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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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I just put 18" rims on my 1992 audi 80

they are rubbing -- on bumps and when you hit the brakes.
is it impossible to fit 18s on this car???
can you modify the wheel wells or the tie rods?

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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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check out these photos:

https://www.audiforums.com/photo.asp...type=6&apage=1

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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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what wheels are that?
 
Old Apr 16, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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Nice going sport! Now all you need WRC style fender flares.
 
Old Apr 16, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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Kobe S 18" Z-10 BLACK -- Wheel/Tire Pack (225/40/18) Nitto tires

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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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If you want different rims I will buy those from you if you what to sell them. They're pretty nice.
 
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