Audi B8 20 inch wheels SPECS

[frank_t86]

Hi ! i'm looking to buy 20 inch for my S-line B8 ! I'm looking for more infos on wheels specs that would fit better for my car !

Any infos will be really appreciated ! thx

[Blake P]

Hi ! i'm looking to buy 20 inch for my S-line B8 ! I'm looking for more infos on wheels specs that would fit better for my car !

Any infos will be really appreciated ! thx

What kind of fitment do you want? Conservative (no rub), aggressive (possible rub), flush (slight rub), or HELLA flush (rub-a-dub-dub)? Also, what size tires do you plan on running? Need more info...

[frank_t86]

Oki ! i wrote this thread because i don't know what will be the best compromise beetween an agressive look with a drop on 20 inch wheels and a smooth drive.

I'm looking to drop for 1.5-2 inch with an agressive look. I'm looking to get none/verrryyy little possibly rub.

I'm really new to Wheels/Suspension/Drop. So my sizes of tires, offset etc do you guys recommend me ?

Maybe 20inch is too bid for a B8 ?!

thanks

[Blake P]

Oki ! i wrote this thread because i don't know what will be the best compromise beetween an agressive look with a drop on 20 inch wheels and a smooth drive.

I'm looking to drop for 1.5-2 inch with an agressive look. I'm looking to get none/verrryyy little possibly rub.

I'm really new to Wheels/Suspension/Drop. So my sizes of tires, offset etc do you guys recommend me ?

Maybe 20inch is too bid for a B8 ?!

thanks

I think 20x9" ET38-42 with 255/30/20 tires should suit what you're looking for. Depending on your budget, I can suggest some wheels.

[frank_t86]

Budget is max 4000$

I would appreciate some suggestion on nice wheels :)

[Blake P]

Budget is max 4000$

I would appreciate some suggestion on nice wheels :)

Including tires? Sounds like a set of Forgestar or ADV.1 Flowspec would be perfect for you.

[Greg Nelson]

frank_t86,
As a fellow (1/2) French Canadien, I must express my concern regarding you're considering running 20" rims in your environment - the extreme cold winter temps must create many potholes throughout the streets and highways during your Quebec winter.
IMHO, look at 18' rims for winter and 19" for summer.
Cheers

[MrStuff]

I'm monitoring this thread, i'm interested in doing this too. Summer 20".

As Blake mentioned, i'm looking at 255/30 R20. I'm currently running stock SLine setup and i'm looking in dropping the car to have close to a zero wheel gap and somewhat flush wheels (I was thinking possibly an additional 5mm out from the current sline setup).

I know Blake is saying 38 to 42ET... how does that compare to sline? (using my stock setup as a point of reference, helps me visualize)

I've always been curious as to what the implications of wheel rub were... I was expecting the fender to shred the tire or vis versa... IE catastrophic failure of "something".

[Blake P]

I'm monitoring this thread, i'm interested in doing this too. Summer 20".

As Blake mentioned, i'm looking at 255/30 R20. I'm currently running stock SLine setup and i'm looking in dropping the car to have close to a zero wheel gap and somewhat flush wheels (I was thinking possibly an additional 5mm out from the current sline setup).

I know Blake is saying 38 to 42ET... how does that compare to sline? (using my stock setup as a point of reference, helps me visualize)

I've always been curious as to what the implications of wheel rub were... I was expecting the fender to shred the tire or vis versa... IE catastrophic failure of "something".

20x9" ET38 would push the wheels 11mm further toward the fender and 1mm further toward the suspension than stock 19x8.5" ET43 S Line wheels.
20x9" ET42 would push the wheels 7mm further toward the fender and 5mm further toward the suspension than stock 19x8.5" ET43 S Line wheels.

Wheel rub would not be catastrophic unless you are running very aggressive offset and lowering. Roll the front fenders and you'll be fine. There is plenty of clearance for the specs I have provided and the only rubbing you MIGHT experience would be against the liner in the rear fenders or if you have your front tires turned and hit a bump or go up a driveway too fast and the suspension compresses, causing the front tire to hit the fenders. Just be careful and slow down when entering driveways and you'll be fine.

[frank_t86]

Thx Greg ! But i'm running the car only the summer ! :) This is the reason i'm looking to 20inch

Blake . My car is S-line like MrStuff ! Your suggestion of wheels + specs look like very interesting. Yeah budget is +- 4000$ with tires

Any more infos or suggestions would be really apreciated ! I want to spend my money and be VERY pleased with my choice.

thanks

[Blake P]

The only other nice wheels i can think of that fit your budget and specs are BBS CK and some of Vorsteiner's cast wheel line. Do a little research and see what you like...

[jpasell]

I've also been following the thread. I am looking to put on 20" wheels to my A4 B8 w completely stock setup. I currently am running 19's. I don't have any of the cold whether concerns as mentioned above. Can I get the 20's to fit w no rubbing?

[adamazing]

I've also been following the thread.

For 4 and a half years?

[blbroo]

[blbroo]

I've also been following the thread. I am looking to put on 20" wheels to my A4 B8 w completely stock setup. I currently am running 19's. I don't have any of the cold whether concerns as mentioned above. Can I get the 20's to fit w no rubbing?

if you run 20" wheels or 12" wheels, you should have the same tire height overall. Only worry about rubbing would be if you are lowered and the tire gets wider. As wheel gets bigger, sidewall gets shorter to keep the tire diameter the same.

[jpasell]

WOW, I was begining to think no one was out there.

Thanks for the info, I can finally move on.

[blbroo]

WOW, I was begining to think no one was out there.

Thanks for the info, I can finally move on.

ha. nice comeback.

[shaunm82]

For 4 and a half years?

LMAO, hey man. He needs to be SURE on what he is getting into.

WOW, I was begining to think no one was out there.

Thanks for the info, I can finally move on.

Great reply lol.

[Shimmy]

this thread brought the lolz

[John44]

^^ That...

If you haven't decided on wheels in 4.5 years, that's some serious decision making!

20x10 et40 255/35/20 and GO...

[S4_SH1640]

Requesting some pics with 20x9 with 255/45 tires on stock non s-line height. Looking at these gun metal peelers on my black b8 a4.