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Old 12-15-2009, 04:44 AM
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Default 18" wheels are they too big

Audi 2005 model, is the 18" alloys too big for this car?? whenever i turn the steering wheel it seems like ithe tyres rubbing against something.
 
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Old 12-16-2009, 04:26 PM
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No, 18s aren't too big, but if the offset is incorrect, you will rub. Also, if the tires are too wide, or the wheels are too wide, you could have trouble. For a typical 18x7.5 or 18x8 wheel, a +35 offset is ideal. Go too far off from that and you could end up with trouble.
 
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Thank you ImTheDevil
 
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