Tires on lowered B7... how big can i go?

**silver07b7** · 04-08-2018 09:02 PM

Gonna be ordering wheels tomorrow, going with 18 inch Enkei RPF1’s. Anyone have recommendations for tire width? I want perfect stance and Im a mustang guy so I like a beefy looking rear end with wide tires. Also, my car is lowered on H&R springs. How wide can I go?

**JDuggz** · 04-08-2018 09:08 PM

Hey there.. I have a 2007 s4 stock suspension replaced new to specs and you cant run any wider than 255 without spacers lowered or stock ride height. Also you cant run anything taller than a 40 on the profile without rubbing. I run 255/40/18 but I do have spacers. I found out the wider tires wouldn't fit without spacers when I tried to put the 255/40 on my stock DTM 18's. hope this helps in some way

**canadianA4B7** · 04-08-2018 09:31 PM

I’m hoping to stuff 265 on enkei RPF1 wheels.

**Sylvania A4** · 04-09-2018 05:09 AM

Also on h&r springs, running 255/40 with no rubbing. 10mm front and 15mm rear spacers. I need the front spacers to clear my control arms (et52 wheels).

**silver07b7** · 04-09-2018 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Sylvania A4

Also on h&r springs, running 255/40 with no rubbing. 10mm front and 15mm rear spacers. I need the front spacers to clear my control arms (et52 wheels).

Can you post a picture of your setup?

**vvenom800tt** · 04-09-2018 08:57 AM

265/35/18 all day

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**vvenom800tt** · 04-09-2018 08:58 AM

On 18x9 et 35 btw

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**vvenom800tt** · 04-09-2018 08:59 AM

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**vvenom800tt** · 04-09-2018 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by JDuggz

Hey there.. I have a 2007 s4 stock suspension replaced new to specs and you cant run any wider than 255 without spacers lowered or stock ride height. Also you cant run anything taller than a 40 on the profile without rubbing. I run 255/40/18 but I do have spacers. I found out the wider tires wouldn't fit without spacers when I tried to put the 255/40 on my stock DTM 18's. hope this helps in some way

Everything you said is wrong. You should quit spreading misinformation.

Also youre running the wrong height tire for that width.

265/35/18
255/35/18
245/40/18

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**Theiceman** · 04-09-2018 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by vvenom800tt

Everything you said is wrong. You should quit spreading misinformation.

Also youre running the wrong height tire for that width.

265/35/18
255/35/18
245/40/18

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lol they don't call him venom for nothing ..

**Sylvania A4** · 04-09-2018 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by vvenom800tt

Everything you said is wrong. You should quit spreading misinformation.

Also youre running the wrong height tire for that width.

265/35/18
255/35/18
245/40/18

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What's wrong with a 40 series tire on a 255? Maybe people think you are wrong for running a 35 series on a 265 instead of a 30... I would say he is not wrong that running taller than a 40 series would be quite challenging given the OP wants to go wider. I run a 255/40 because the extra sidewall is nice to have for daily use, increases comfort and is more forgiving to the wheels in the event of a pothole.

OP - I don't have any good pictures of my setup and currently still in winter mode. If I find one, I'll post it here.

**vvenom800tt** · 04-09-2018 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Sylvania A4

What's wrong with a 40 series tire on a 255? Maybe people think you are wrong for running a 35 series on a 265 instead of a 30... I would say he is not wrong that running taller than a 40 series would be quite challenging given the OP wants to go wider. I run a 255/40 because the extra sidewall is nice to have for daily use, increases comfort and is more forgiving to the wheels in the event of a pothole.

OP - I don't have any good pictures of my setup and currently still in winter mode. If I find one, I'll post it here.

Its the closest hes gonna get to the factory circumference.

Which should yield him the most clearance from the suspension upright height wise. Without driving on rubber bands.

I wish i had a ET40 offset so i could have some more fender clearance.

But cheap wheels are cheap.

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**Sylvania A4** · 04-09-2018 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by vvenom800tt

Its the closest hes gonna get to the factory circumference.

Which should yield him the most clearance from the suspension upright height wise. Without driving on rubber bands.

I wish i had a ET40 offset so i could have some more fender clearance.

But cheap wheels are cheap.

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Fitting a 265 is impressive to me. I feel like my tires are pretty close to the fender liners with a 255 and a final et42. Definitely not as close at they are to the suspension though. I can slide a piece of paper between the tire and the upright, not much more. Ideally, I'd have 12mm spacers.

Also, my wheels are OEM, so not cheap.

**vvenom800tt** · 04-09-2018 10:34 AM

Stock 235/45/17 vs 255/30/18 rubber bands not wanted.
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Stock vs 255/35/18 close enough to perfect
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Stock vs 255/40/18 pretty damn tall. 18mm taller
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**vvenom800tt** · 04-09-2018 10:36 AM

This is why i run 265/35/18.

Perfect match from stock sizing.
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**vvenom800tt** · 04-09-2018 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Theiceman

lol they don't call him venom for nothing ..

I know I can be ruthless, the Venom is frm my child hood, love the Hennessey Vipers.

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**yxri** · 04-09-2018 01:14 PM

IMG_5820.JPG the wider the better, 18x9 et15 is wide af. Looks good in the rear but pokes in the front.
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**canadianA4B7** · 04-09-2018 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by vvenom800tt

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You think if you raised car up a bit a 275 would fit out back? Possibly w a bit of camber?

235/40/18 front 275/35/18 rears.

**vvenom800tt** · 04-09-2018 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by canadianA4B7

You think if you raised car up a bit a 275 would fit out back? Possibly w a bit of camber?

235/40/18 front 275/35/18 rears.

I think so, i know of people on here who have put 275s in the back. Operator is one.

But i wanna run a square setup so i can rotate tires.

I might look into fitting 275s in the front. Not sure if thats even possible. Ill have to do some measuring.

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**vvenom800tt** · 04-09-2018 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by yxri

IMG_5820.JPG the wider the better, 18x9 et15 is wide af. Looks good in the rear but pokes in the front.
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Need to lower that monster truck a little bit man

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**silver07b7** · 04-09-2018 04:31 PM

I’d still like to hear more opinions if anyone has input on how wide I can go on an 18 inch RPF1, with an offset of 35mm. Can anyone else confirm that I can run a 255/35 without rubbing in the front? Im lowered on H&R sport springs.

**vvenom800tt** · 04-09-2018 05:17 PM

I have the same spec wheels. 18x9 et35 and you fit 265/35/18 without rubbing if youre not super low.

I only rub in thd rear on big dips on the highway at like 75mph

**yxri** · 04-09-2018 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by vvenom800tt

I have the same spec wheels. 18x9 et35 and you fit 265/35/18 without rubbing if youre not super low.

I only rub in thd rear on big dips on the highway at like 75mph

18x9 et35 will touch your brake caliper if you have a full brake pad. Trust me on this, I forgot who, but someone also messaged me and said they would rub as well. It is true. Mine are 18x9 enkei RPF1 et35 and now put on a 20mm spacer lol. You only need a 5mm spacer or 3mm. Or shave your brake caliper a bit....

**AudiKilla** · 04-10-2018 01:18 AM

If you are going with 18" wheels, I would personally get 245/40/18 tires. They would be more comfortable.

**vvenom800tt** · 04-10-2018 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by yxri

18x9 et35 will touch your brake caliper if you have a full brake pad. Trust me on this, I forgot who, but someone also messaged me and said they would rub as well. It is true. Mine are 18x9 enkei RPF1 et35 and now put on a 20mm spacer lol. You only need a 5mm spacer or 3mm. Or shave your brake caliper a bit....

I have 17z brake calipers on front and i do not come close to my calipers.

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**JDuggz** · 04-10-2018 09:33 AM

venom u have no clue bro..
fronts have 18x8.5 et50 with 15mm spacers and 255/40/18 tires
rears have 18x9.5 et55 with 10mm spacers and 255/40/18 tires

I couldn't lower the car without rubbing.. this is the largest setup I could go on stock ride height.
his original question what was the largest setup he could go without changing ride height?
could he fit a 235/35/19 under there? sure. I was just giving him my setup to see if it helped him any.
IF you wanna be a **** then go for it. life choices

Don't worry I have plenty of pics to prove it too internet cool guy

**JDuggz** · 04-10-2018 09:44 AM

Never mind I thought his car wasn't lowered.. my fault.
You are still a **** though.

**JDuggz** · 04-10-2018 09:47 AM

And I will be at the RS4 national meetup.. just in case. Denver.
Then if you have the balls you can try and be a **** to me in person.
See you there

**vvenom800tt** · 04-10-2018 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by JDuggz

venom u have no clue bro..
fronts have 18x8.5 et50 with 15mm spacers and 255/40/18 tires
rears have 18x9.5 et55 with 10mm spacers and 255/40/18 tires

I couldn't lower the car without rubbing.. this is the largest setup I could go on stock ride height.
his original question what was the largest setup he could go without changing ride height?
could he fit a 235/35/19 under there? sure. I was just giving him my setup to see if it helped him any.
IF you wanna be a **** then go for it. life choices

Don't worry I have plenty of pics to prove it too internet cool guy

So im a dick because i literally have 265s on all four corners and they dont rub unless i hit huge dips on the highway.

With tires flush with the fenders. Which is like 2" lower than stock.

Youre a real winner.

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**JDuggz** · 04-10-2018 09:53 AM

lol and really? cheap wheels? hahahahahahaha omg ur too funny man. KW one of a kind Cup wheels from Germany ordered 15 years ago through LLTEK moron.
Brought them back from Germany. Ya ur prob right man, super cheap lol

**JDuggz** · 04-10-2018 09:54 AM

winner? wtf are you talking about.. nobody cares how cool you are bro.
and I def don't care that you have 265/35/18 on ur car.
enjoy that sad life

**Low and Behold** · 04-10-2018 10:07 AM

This escalated quickly.

**tloft4** · 04-10-2018 10:08 AM

you are fighting on the internet... i dont think either can be called a winner. seems pretty trivial

**JDuggz** · 04-10-2018 10:17 AM

I didn't start a fight.. im not a child. he on the other hand did. he was the one that "came at me bro"

**vvenom800tt** · 04-10-2018 10:17 AM

Im so confused.

Im just trying to give the OP my personal insight since i know i have some of the widest tires anyone is running on this car.

If duggz is butthurt over something i said then i couldnt care less.

Just trying to help the OP.

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**JDuggz** · 04-10-2018 10:19 AM

read ur original response to what I posted.. see if its not a **** like response

**JDuggz** · 04-10-2018 10:20 AM

Butthurt? please man, read where I live and really take a minute to think if I actually care about how cool you are

**vvenom800tt** · 04-10-2018 10:29 AM

My point has been proven. I run 265s all day with no issues.

You apparently "know" that 255s are the widest tire you can run.

End rant/

End discussion/

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**JDuggz** · 04-10-2018 10:58 AM

moron ****.. you admit you have rubbing at 75 when hitting a dip. that's what I had on my old car driving back and forth to Arizona. ur an idiot
that's not "no issues" that's actually a pretty big issue.

lol you really think you can just end anything?
let me tell you right now this doesn't end unless I stop adding to it internet cool guy. that's how this thing works, or did you not know?
maybe you should just try rolling whatever pile of crap you currently have into oncoming traffic.. I bet you that would end it both the rant and discussion lol
let me know how it all turns out for you. I will be in Aspen not caring

**JDuggz** · 04-10-2018 11:00 AM

enjoy that life in Kansas City bro lol

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