18"x8" ET35 vs ET45

[oascom]

Which on will be better on my non sport a4...? I got spacers 15/20.

[r6_11b8]

is this a stock rim?? id go 35 if you want an aggressive look

[oascom]

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B8_A4-...els/ES2713254/

I know it's cheep wheel but I like the look and the price is lol... They got 35 and 45 et. My car is non sport i will get coils later.

[Liquid Smoke]

the ET35 will look better, but it wont be flush or near flush though, you'll still need spacers, but then if you already have 15/20 spacers i think those will end up being too much. the 15/20 will look good on the ET45, but will end up too aggressive on the ET35 and you might rub.

i'd go with the 45 if you plan to user your spacers, or if you're ok with trying to sell them and get different sizes i guess you can go with the 35. but even the 35s wont really give you a flush look without spacers so dont see much benefit in that anyway, if you're after an aggressive look the 35's should work well with like 5/10 or 10/15 spacers.

[Ajp428]

i have 35 and i enjoy it big time. Not really knowledgeable of wheels at all but mine are ET35 and im happy with the look

[Cgoon009]

An ET35 will have a deeper concave. I suspect you will be happier with that, but with those spacers you will stick out past the fender. What are your stock wheel Offsets? And how close are they to the fender?

[Campblett]

^ If I recall correctly, the offset has nothing to do with how concave the rim will be, that all depends on the width of the rim (i.e 18x8 et 35 or 45 will have the same concavity, whereas 18x9 will be more concave) the offset is just how much the wheels will sit out of line with the fenders.

If you go HERE you can enter your stock wheel offset and the new wheel offset and it will tell you the differences.

Go with the et32, even then you have room to play with spacers to make the wheels flush with the fender for a more agressive look, but as Liquid Smoke said, I think the 20mm spacer will be too aggressive with the et32, you should be fine with the 15 though.

I just ordered 19x9.5 et40 which will sit 1mm further in than your 18x8 et20 (35mm-15mm spacer), it should look perfect if you are going for a more aggressive stance.

[Cgoon009]

Yes and No, It really depends on the design of the wheel. But both width and offset do play a role in concavity. Seeing as the OP's choices were both 8" wide, the 10mm difference would have to come from the hub or face of the wheel. It most cases the face of the wheel is concaved more with a lower offset, when comparing the same width. In other cases the face's concavity is the same, but the hub is longer.

Strictly speaking the offset is the distance in MM from the back of the hub to the center line of the wheel.

[AWDLover]

Your stock wheel is et47, so with the et45 and current spacers you will be 2mm closer to the fender than what you already have.

Here is 18x8.5 et35 with no spacers. I am going to put a 5 mm on the back.

[oascom]

I dont care about spacers I can buy other one 5/10 mm.

So I can go with 35 ET and eventually put 5/5 - 5/10 spacers right?

I'm rocking stock p+ 17" 10 spoke wheels now with all season Michelins

I want to buy set for summer use with summer tires.

[oascom]

Your stock wheel is et47, so with the et45 and current spacers you will be 2mm closer to the fender than what you already have.

Here is 18x8.5 et35 with no spacers. I am going to put a 5 mm on the back.

This looks perfect. With 5mm on back even better.


Thanks I'll buy et 35


Btw any summer tires recommendation?

[Okan509]

you should buy the 45 if you are trying to save money. spacers are half the cost of those wheels for christ sake.

the 15/20 will work on et45. the front may be a little too aggressive, but after lowering it will camber itself right in

and this is all dependent on what size tire you'll be running. (the above is with consideration to 245's)

[AWDLover]

you should buy the 45 if you are trying to save money. spacers are half the cost of those wheels for christ sake.

the 15/20 will work on et45. the front may be a little too aggressive, but after lowering it will camber itself right in

and this is all dependent on what size tire you'll be running. (the above is with consideration to 245's)

I would still go et35. Sell the 15/20 and you will have enough to buy 5mm spacers for the rear plus some extra money left over. I sold mine for $160

To okans point though, once lowered 15/20 on et45 will be more flush without having to buy front/rear spacers again (plus you can use the 15/20 on your winter wheels as well)

[r6_11b8]

hankook v12's will always be my suggestion..good grip(even in the rain) last long..quiet..look good and a lot cheaper than other brands


and if youre not worried about more spacers than go for the 35 offset

[oascom]

i mean i dont care to buy 1 more set of spacers its not about money here hehe... i like the look of et35. i will put 5mm on the back.

Now i need to order tires for those wheels, so im looking for 245/35-18 right ? hankook v12's ? Best place to order ?

[oascom]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Premium%20Plus

VS

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Premium%20Plus


or something else ?

[Cgoon009]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

[Cgoon009]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....um=435YR8PSSXL

[oascom]

+ i need tire pressure sensors right ?

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B8_A4-...sure/ES251074/

[Okan509]

btw he showed you 8.5 et35. it will not look the same as 8 et35.

[Campblett]

btw he showed you 8.5 et35. it will not look the same as 8 et35.

Okan is right. The 8 et35 will be 6mm LESS than the 8.5. Meaning that if you want the same setup as AWD's pic you would need to add 6mm to whatever he has.

[oascom]

so i need 5mm spacers to look like in his pic ?


and... i can put 5mm front 10mm rear for more agressive look?

[demonmk2]

Try easy-tire.com

[Cgoon009]

so i need 5mm spacers to look like in his pic ?


and... i can put 5mm front 10mm rear for more agressive look?

Yes

[oascom]

ok thanks guys !

ordering ET35 wheels and 5/10 mm H&R spacers.

and soon tires becuase its too cold to wear them anyway.

[BCAPR]

I'm about to order these exact rims 18x8 et35 and have the tough decision of buying very discounted new michelin pilots to mout on them. The size are 235/45/18 will they look stupid? Is the et35 a good idea? I am also going to be installing coil overs soon, not fully slammed but atleast an inch and half drop

[Liquid Smoke]

I'm about to order these exact rims 18x8 et35 and have the tough decision of buying very discounted new michelin pilots to mout on them. The size are 235/45/18 will they look stupid? Is the et35 a good idea? I am also going to be installing coil overs soon, not fully slammed but atleast an inch and half drop

the wheel size is fine, et35 on an 8" wheel will look good. but not sure on the tires though, because stock size for the the 18x8 is 245/40/18, so if you do 235/45 the tires will be kinda fat and wont look as good. for that size wheel you need 245/40 or 235/40 both of those will be nice.

[VMRWheels]

18x8 ET35 will be a better fit without the spacers, but the spacers you have a pretty large, so I wouldn't use those if I were you. You can just add a small slip on and it will be just about perfect.

[Audi.Quattro]

I just fitted 18x8 ET42 to my S-Line, with winter 245/40 tyres, no spacers as i want ti reduce the muck up side if car as it is filthy where I live.

My summer set is 19" x 8.5 ET43 with 255/35 tyres, and yes they do look better.

I you want I can photograph the winter set?

[oascom]

18x8 ET35 will be a better fit without the spacers, but the spacers you have a pretty large, so I wouldn't use those if I were you. You can just add a small slip on and it will be just about perfect.

18x8 35et ordered... should be here tommorow together with 5mm spacers. ill try to put 5mm spacer on the back and see how it looks if i dont like i dont use any spacers :)

should i do aligment or wait and do it after i get coils?

[Liquid Smoke]

18x8 35et ordered... should be here tommorow together with 5mm spacers. ill try to put 5mm spacer on the back and see how it looks if i dont like i dont use any spacers :)

should i do aligment or wait and do it after i get coils?

i think 5mm on the back will be ok shouldnt rub. and i'd wait until you do the coils because you will need to get it aligned again after you get coils too. i would get coils, drive it like 2-3 weeks for it to settle, and then do the alignment.

[oascom]

i think 5mm on the back will be ok shouldnt rub. and i'd wait until you do the coils because you will need to get it aligned again after you get coils too. i would get coils, drive it like 2-3 weeks for it to settle, and then do the alignment.

yeah wheels are here.

i need to order tires. shop offered me 18x8 ET 40 tires he said its better than getting 18x8 ET35 because i will have more sidewall ... ?

[SleeperCar]

im sorry, but i have to point out that going with 8" wheel is just not something i can suggest. I really recommend going with 9" or higher on aftermarket wheel, looks so much better from front/rear profile, and i think you get better grip from wider tire on wider wheel during warmer months (obviously winter wheels/tires differ).

also someone stated offset changes concavity, this is just not true at all. wheel width specifically dictates concavity and that's really it. When I was purchasing my wheel i had the choice of ET32-ET45, and the concavity didn't change AT ALL. Just want to make sure you get the proper advice.

[SleeperCar]

didnt realize you already got wheels....i guess my point does not apply for you lol

[oascom]

yeah lol ... :D


Need advice on tires now 18x8x40 vs 18x8x35 ? 40 seems cheeper on tirerack.

[SleeperCar]

whats the width? i would go with 35 personally (sidewall height is more appropriate). Are you going for the stretch look or not?

[oascom]

i dont know lol... wheels are 18x8 ET35 so im looking for 18x8 ET35 tires.... but the guy in shop told me 18x8 ET40 will fit better and i will have bigger sidewall wchich is better on potholes etc... i dunno.

[Liquid Smoke]

for 18s you need 40, not 35. 35 is for 19s. otherwise your overall diameter will be off and like you said less sidewall = less protection. but 35 on 18s are too skinny you will have a big gap above the tire too.

235 or 245/40, dont go lower than that.

[oascom]

for 18s you need 40, not 35. 35 is for 19s. otherwise your overall diameter will be off and like you said less sidewall = less protection. but 35 on 18s are too skinny you will have a big gap above the tire too.

235 or 245/40, dont go lower than that.

Thank you ! ordering tires right now ;)

[SleeperCar]

for 18s you need 40, not 35. 35 is for 19s. otherwise your overall diameter will be off and like you said less sidewall = less protection. but 35 on 18s are too skinny you will have a big gap above the tire too.

235 or 245/40, dont go lower than that.

liquid is right, thanks for correcting me there. I guess im partial to the 19s mindset