B5 S4 BBS LM reps fitment issue

[norcala496]

Hello all, I know there have posts about this before but I haven't found any one with the size wheel/tire setup as me so here we go. I have a set of BBS LM reps size 18x8.5 et 30 with 235/40/18 tires. Now I've read about people fitting these wheels without having to use spacers up front to clear the calipers. But I'm having to run 15mm spacers up front and I'm still brushing the calipers. I have the stock s4 brake setup and I'm just wondering if anyone can shed some light on this problem, will I need to get a different brake setup? Or would running a different size tire have an effect? Any help you guys can give is greatly appreciated, Thanks!

[cinimod25461]

You could shave the calipers down a little.

[getslideways]

Tire size will have zero effect on whether the wheel's spokes contact the caliper or not.

The stock HP2 calipers are a bit beefy, which makes fitting wheels hard.

If you are in love with the wheels, get an angle grinder and take a few mm's off the caliper in the places were it is contacting, then finish it up with a flap wheels and a little paint to keep it from rusting.

[treysgreen]

You could shave the calipers down a little.

When I took the wheels off of my B5 S4 after I bought it, it had a 15mm and another 5mm spacer on the fronts. I didnt know it was possible to do that(safely) but it might be an option for you. Someone might want to chime in on this though as I am totally unaccustomed to using spacers.

[getslideways]

When I took the wheels off of my B5 S4 after I bought it, it had a 15mm and another 5mm spacer on the fronts. I didnt know it was possible to do that(safely) but it might be an option for you. Someone might want to chime in on this though as I am totally unaccustomed to using spacers.

I would imagine he is poking past the fenders pretty good already with 8.5" et30 wheels and 15mm spacers (making it et15), so adding extra spacer thickness may cause just as many problems as it solves. I took about 6mm off pretty safely, if memory serves.

[treysgreen]

I would imagine he is poking past the fenders pretty good already with 8.5" et30 wheels and 15mm spacers (making it et15), so adding extra spacer thickness may cause just as many problems as it solves.

That makes too much sense.

[getslideways]

LOL

[norcala496]

I'd didn't think swapping the tires would have an effect somebody just told me to look into that....I've actually thought about shaving off some meat from the calipers cuz they are indeed BEEFY, but I wasn't sure how sketchy that would be. I am poking past the fenders a little bit, but I don't really mind that. I'm gunna see if this will let me post some pictures as a reference. Thanks for the quick replies 👍🏼

[JJ.]

Get some others wheels, replica's are shit anyway...


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[treysgreen]

Get some others wheels, replica's are shit anyway...


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Not everyone can afford $2000 in wheels. I much rather ride on reps and spend the extra money on engine modifications.

[JJ.]

Not everyone can afford $2000 in wheels. I much rather ride on reps and spend the extra money on engine modifications.

So don't act like you can with buying reps.
There are many other genuine wheels available for less money.
But that's my point of view, if you can own a S4, you can buy some nice, good quality wheels..


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[TighTT]

Even legit BBS LM's require a 3mm spacer to fit. I cannot comment on rep fitment because I'm sure they are all a bit different. I would ditch them and find a wheel that fits the car.

[norcala496]

Even legit BBS LM's require a 3mm spacer to fit. I cannot comment on rep fitment because I'm sure they are all a bit different. I would ditch them and find a wheel that fits the car.

That's what I might have to end up doing. I'd like to keep them cuz I really like how they look on the car 😁

[Kynakmar]

I was having lm on mine. Fitment was great without spacer




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[01audia4]

Bumper is however awful

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[Kynakmar]

Ist not that bad put thats true i prefer the stock one. But with the gt28r i get better temps lime this. Pull way harder in hot summer day


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[norcala496]

I was having lm on mine. Fitment was great without spacer




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How were you able to get away without using spacers? What's your offset? Mine barely fit with 20mm 😳

[Kynakmar]

BBS LM 18x8.5 square 5x112 57.1mm was the model.


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[norcala496]

BBS LM 18x8.5 square 5x112 57.1mm was the model.


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Mines 18x8.5 too, with et30....you running stock s4 brakes?

[Kynakmar]

Stock brake at the back and porshe brake at the front. But i dont know what brand or spec they where there when i bought the car




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[Kynakmar]

But without the grey spacer, ist just for my winter wheel


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[norcala496]

Stock brake at the back and porshe brake at the front. But i dont know what brand or spec they where there when i bought the car




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I wonder if you have better clearance due to the Porsche brakes. I think the dimensions are smaller on those

[Kynakmar]

Really dont know. Here another pic of the front




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