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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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I feel stupid for asking this, cuz I should already know...or maybe I thought I knew but never did...or....nevermind...

Anyway, how wide can you go on wheel width? I know 8.5" is a safe bet, but can you go to 9" sans problems? Same with tires, I know 235s will work, but what about 245s or (although it's a stretch) even 255s?

Please note, my focus is on the B6 (8E) A/S4. But if you know for B5s, it can't hurt to spill your guts too.
 
Old Jan 31, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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Oh yeah, forgot to mention I was also questioning with reference to a 19" wheel.
 
Old Jan 31, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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19" by 8.5 rim with a 235/35/19 tire
 
Old Jan 31, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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^^ see above thats right on. Do not go past 8.5' unless you do some custom work.
 
Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:07 AM
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yah 235 is about as far as you wanna go. There isn't really any reason to go any farther 235 works best.
 
Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:11 AM
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265 can go in the rear and it looks sick!
 
Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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If this were just a good old RWD muscle car, I would do a staggered setup. But given the quattro, I'd rather do a uniform setup all the way around
 
Old Feb 1, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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i know but it makes the audi look sick. it looks like a rwd muscle car!
 
Old Feb 1, 2005 | 10:36 PM
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nuthin like 10ins in the bak
 
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