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  1. 03-22-2009 12:33 PM #1
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    Would 255/45/18 fit?

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    I am in need of new tires and my dad has some of these laying around, wondering if they will fit at all? Doubt they will be it will save me money from buying new ones.

    They are 255/45/18, kinda big, not sure if my a4 can cope, it is 1996 quattro

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  2. 03-22-2009 12:36 PM #2
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    It really depends on your ride height and offset of your current wheels. But most likely not
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  3. 03-22-2009 12:40 PM #3
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    255/35/18 may fit with the correct offset wheels
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  4. 03-22-2009 01:32 PM #4
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

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    255/35/18 WILL fit with the correct offset wheels ON STOCK SUSPENSION
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  5. 03-22-2009 02:05 PM #5
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    im gonna guess no. the aspect ratio is too high for that width tire. 255/35 may fit though.
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    these will not fit with stock suspension and 35mm offset
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  7. 03-23-2009 12:02 AM #7
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    That'll be a real squeeze... Major fender rolling on that one I suspect
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    45 profile tires on 18's wont clear the rear arm.
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    Quote Originally Posted by Agentperson View Post
    I am in need of new tires and my dad has some of these laying around, wondering if they will fit at all? Doubt they will be it will save me money from buying new ones.

    They are 255/45/18, kinda big, not sure if my a4 can cope, it is 1996 quattro

    thanks!

    on stock suspension with a ridiculous offset nope..
    That control arm is gonna hit the rim and your fender will chew up the tire.
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  10. 03-23-2009 11:12 PM #10
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    Thank you guys so much, you are gods!

    I guess I have to go find some tires; anybody interested in buying those tires though?
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  12. 03-24-2009 03:23 AM #11
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    255/45/18 = a little more then 27" tall

    Our nomal tires are less then 25" tall
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    i believe those tires will not fit stock suspension and 35mm offset.you have to find other tires.
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  14. 03-25-2009 02:16 AM #13
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    Not a chance in hell would they fit, I had 255x35x18 on my RS4 body A4 so you had no chance.
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  15. 03-25-2009 12:06 PM #14
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    Currently running 255's, but modifications will need to be made to say the least. Wheel offset and rear CA clearance is critical.
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    Quote Originally Posted by belinko View Post
    Currently running 255's, but modifications will need to be made to say the least. Wheel offset and rear CA clearance is critical.
    You're running 255-35

    The OP is talking about running 255-45

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  17. 03-25-2009 03:04 PM #16
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    Re: Would 255/45/18 fit?

    ^^^^ No doubt that 255/45/18 is huge. I don't think there's a chance of running a tire with that aspect ration on the vehicle.

    This site is very helpful for offsets, tire and rim sizing for your vehicle.

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