Hi,

Will A6 wheels - 18" 5x112 with 43 offset fit on my '07 A3 S-Line? I think the 5x112 size is the same, but the offset is a little off (?)

Thanks!

 

Probably. A 43 mm offset wheel will be 1/2" farther to the outside than stock 56mm offset Ronal wheels. Using 224/45-18s might just clear if you're not lowered, and you may have to remove the fender liner screw at 12:00 in the front.

You can alsoinstall 'crash bolts' on the front struts to add a degree or so of negative camber that will give a little bit more clearance. Crash bolts will likely give you better turn-in and more front 'stick', but at the expense of tire wear and a tendency to rotate under drop-throttle in a corner (power-off oversteer). Unless you're an autocrosser, I'd avoid that.

 

I just put on a set of 8x18 wheels w/.43 offset.No rubbing whatsover and looks like thereis room to spare ...looks like.

 

Like I said, if you're not lowered you'll be OK. I have 18X8s also, but with 45mm offset, so I'm not that far off. No rubbing, but they likely would if I dropped the car a couple inches.

 

sooo... whats the perfect offset for our car ?