What spacer I need?

[Poopcorn]

Hi,Im buying a set of OEM rs4 wheels.... Just wondering what size of the wheel spacer I need?
I'm current using stock wheels....
THX GUYS

[diagnosticator]

No wheel spacers are required.

[Poopcorn]

No wheel spacers are required.

then why they are putting spacer on other wheels?

[vwdann0]

then why they are putting spacer on other wheels?

-Appearance. You want to push the wheels out for a better stance and more aggressive look. This is totally subjective to your personal tastes. And we can't tell you what to like...

-Clearance. Many wheels are not compatible with big brake kits. The spoke of the wheel will scrape the new brake caliper and you need a wheel spacer to push the wheel spoke away from the calliper.

-Correction. You may have bought a set of wheels that don't have the correct offset for your car. The offset may be too high, resulting in the wheels sitting too far inward. This is both ugly and incorrect as the tire can now rub on the inside wheel well, or on suspension components, etc. A wheel spacer will push the wheel out and 'correct' the offset.

-Handling. By spacing the wheels further apart, you can make the car more stable and corner better. You can gain a similar effect as adding a wider wheel without the added weight and expense.

[Poopcorn]

-Appearance. You want to push the wheels out for a better stance and more aggressive look. This is totally subjective to your personal tastes. And we can't tell you what to like...

-Clearance. Many wheels are not compatible with big brake kits. The spoke of the wheel will scrape the new brake caliper and you need a wheel spacer to push the wheel spoke away from the calliper.

-Correction. You may have bought a set of wheels that don't have the correct offset for your car. The offset may be too high, resulting in the wheels sitting too far inward. This is both ugly and incorrect as the tire can now rub on the inside wheel well, or on suspension components, etc. A wheel spacer will push the wheel out and 'correct' the offset.

-Handling. By spacing the wheels further apart, you can make the car more stable and corner better. You can gain a similar effect as adding a wider wheel without the added weight and expense.

Thx for the reply.. that make more sense to me now...
I'm thinking doing a brembo 18z BBK upgrade.... any idea what size of wheel spacer i need?

[cschuster]

This wheel thread may help. Read the setups, there a few in there with bigger brakes. You can see what offset you're looking for, then get spacers to add ET if needed. ET is measured in mm.

[dolphinaudi]

OEM RS4 wheels are 19 by 9 et29. The stock sport B6 A4 17" wheels are 7.5 et45. That means the RS4 wheels will stick out an extra 35mm and give you 3mm less clearance. Depends on what tires you are using and suspension. Stock ride height, no problem. Lowered, depends. Running 235/35/19 would be a good bet. Don't order spacers without measuring and fitting because you can't generally return them and you probably won't need them.

Here are some pics of a B6 with RS4 wheels. The title says B7 but there is a B6 in the thread:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-fit-the-B7-A4

[Poopcorn]

Thank you guys!!!!

[diagnosticator]

Thank you guys!!!!

To clarify my first reply, wheel spacers are not required for the stock RS4 wheels, unless, you are fitting extra large brakes or intend on running wider tires or you want to move the wheels outward for appearance or handling reasons.

[dolphinaudi]

To clarify my first reply, wheel spacers are not required for the stock RS4 wheels, unless, you are fitting extra large brakes or intend on running wider tires or you want to move the wheels outward for appearance or handling reasons.

Yes! good advice.