Wheel / Tire Setup and Offset Guide

**Kookie** · 04-08-2014 11:40 AM

The guys in the B7 RS4 section just started this thread, and since there's always a bit of a looming cloud over what can actually fit.. I think it would be good for us too. Please post a pic if possible!

TONS MORE INFO HERE FROM THE B7A4 GUYS

Brand/Name:
Size:
Weight:
Offset:
Spacer(s):
Camber:
Tires:
Suspension:
Spring Rates:
Ride height:
Fender mods:
Rubbing:
Brake Spec:
Other:

Brand/Name: Ground Force GF06 FOR SALE
Size: 19X9.5
Weight: Approx 27lbs each
Offset: ET32
Spacer(s): N/A
Camber: OEM Specs, 034 Upper Control Arms
Tires: Michelin Pilot SuperSport 255/35/19
Suspension: KONI's | H&R springs
Spring Rates: N/A
Ride height: Will Measure
Fender mods: Rolled/Pulled Fronts - Pulled Rears
Rubbing: Fully loaded on VERY severe bumps, I hear a slight split second brushing sound
Brake Spec: OEM Calipers / JHM LW Rotors
Other:

Brand/Name: Fifteen52
Size: 18x9.5
Weight: 21lbs
Offset: ET32
Spacer(s): N/A
Camber: -1.8 F OEM Rear
Tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE-11
Suspension: SAME
Spring Rates:
Ride height:
Fender mods: Rolled Front - Pulled Rears
Rubbing: Zero
Brake Spec: OEM with JHM LW Rotors
Other:

**auxnbus** · 04-08-2014 11:50 AM

Nice - saving spot and will update post once my new wheels arrive/get mounted. Pics w/ spacers to come.

Brand/Name: Stock Avus
Size: 18x8
Offset: +45
Spacer(s): 10mm F&R
Camber: Pending Alignment
Tires: Michelin Pilot SuperSport 235/35/18
Suspension: KW V3
Spring Rates: Whatever comes w/ KW V3
Ride height: F24.75, R25.25
Fender mods: None
Rubbing: None
Brake Spec: Front- Stoptech ST-60 355mm. Rear- Stock

Before Spacers/BBK

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Brand/Name: Avant Garde M580
Size: 19x8.5
Offset: +35
Spacer(s): None
Camber: Pending Alignment
Tires: Michelin Pilot SuperSport 245/35/19
Suspension: KW V3
Spring Rates: Whatever comes w/ KW V3
Ride height: TBD
Fender mods: Top Screw removed
Rubbing: None
Brake Spec: Front- Stoptech ST-60 355mm. Rear- Stock

**A4 Quattro** · 04-08-2014 11:51 AM

This will probably get stickied since this subforum doesn't have a wheel fitment thread. Stole this formatting from the wheel thread in the B6 A4 subforum. I'm aware that I'm posting my A4 in the S4 section, but wheel fitment will be the same, with subtle differences in suspension.

Setup #1:

Brand/Name: VMR 708 (because RS4 reps aren't completely played out)
Size: 18x8.5
Offset: +35
Spacer(s): Spacers are overrated; buy the correct offsets.
Camber: Something like -1.5 degrees front/rear
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sports, 235/40
Suspension: H&R Sport Springs | Stock struts - upgrading to coilovers shortly.
Spring Rates: I couldn't think of anything clever to write here
Ride height: Haven't measured it, but its somewhere around 25" - gonna get moar low shortly
Fender mods: None - will likely pull fender liner or top screw
Rubbing: Almost never
Brake Spec: Stock

Setup #2 (not finished)

Brand/Name: Privat Akzent (BBS LM reps)
Size: 19x8.5/19x9.5
Offset: +32/+30
Spacer(s): Spacers are overrated; buy the correct offsets.
Camber: Something like -1.5 degrees front/rear
Tires: None yet - looking at getting 235/35 all around
Suspension: H&R Sport Springs | Stock struts - upgrading to coilovers shortly.
Spring Rates: I still couldn't think of anything clever to write here
Ride height: Haven't measured it, but its somewhere around 25" - gonna get moar low shortly
Fender mods: None - will likely pull fender liner or top screw
Rubbing: Almost never
Brake Spec: Stock

Don't look at my orange stockers, or the widowmaker.

**jmcS4** · 04-08-2014 12:04 PM

Can we add FTG measurements as well? May help out with fitment as well

**Kookie** · 04-08-2014 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by jmcS4

Can we add FTG measurements as well? May help out with fitment as well

Good idea, done.

**Mr.Wrong** · 04-08-2014 12:16 PM

Great thread

I like the format too, but let's add a few more things per A4 Quattro suggestion.
Brand/Name: Mirro-111
Size: 19x9.5
Offset: +40
Spacer(s): none
Camber: stock
Tires: 245/35/19 Goodyear Eagle GT
Suspension: Stock B6 S4
Spring Rates: Stock B6 S4
Ride height: Front 26 1/8, Rear even 26". Same height as on stock Avus.
Fender mods: Front half rolled, rear stock
Rubbing: None
Brake Spec: Stock Calipers & rotor size

**A4 Quattro** · 04-08-2014 12:20 PM

This is the formatting I stole from the wheel fitment thread in the B6 A4 subforum.

Brand/Name:
Size:
Offset:
Spacer(s):
Camber:
Tires:
Suspension:
Spring Rates:
Ride height:
Fender mods:
Rubbing:
Brake Spec:

**Mr.Wrong** · 04-08-2014 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by A4 Quattro

This is the formatting I stole from the wheel fitment thread in the B6 A4 subforum.

Brand/Name:
Size:
Offset:
Spacer(s):
Camber:
Tires:
Suspension:
Spring Rates:
Ride height:
Fender mods:
Rubbing:
Brake Spec:

This is actually near perfect!

**Slow4** · 04-08-2014 12:54 PM

Brand/Name: Ronal 5-Spoke (OEM S-Line Wheels)
Size: 18x8
Offset: 43
Spacer(s): 13f, 17r
Camber: stock
Tires: 235/40/18 Continental ExtremeContact DWS (winter)
Suspension: Stock
Spring Rates: Stock
Ride height: LIFTED AR MODE
Fender mods: None
Rubbing: None
Brake Spec: Stock Calipers & rotor size

Brand/Name: Ronal Avus (OEM wheels)
Size: 18x8
Offset: 45
Spacer(s): 13f, 17r
Camber: 034 Density Line Adjustable Upper CAs
Tires: 235/40/18 Hankook Venus V12 (summer)
Suspension: Koni Yellow with H/R Sports Springs
Spring Rates: +3? from softest
Ride height: Have no idea but I have that reverse rake effect
Fender mods: None
Rubbing: None
Brake Spec: Stock Calipers & rotor size

**65vetteC6** · 04-08-2014 12:55 PM

B7
Brand/Name: Forgestar CF05
Weight:23 lbs
Size:18x9
Offset: unknown but around Et 30-35 I believe
Spacer(s): 3mm in the back (jhm rotor bolts interfered with the wheel)
Camber: NA
Tires: Michelin PSS 235/40/18
Suspension: KW V3
Spring Rates: NA
Ride height: 24.5
Fender mods: Rolled
Rubbing: None
Brake Spec: OEM

Brand/Name: BBS RS-GT
Weight:21 lbs
Size:18x9
Offset: Et 32
Spacer(s): None
Camber: NA
Tires: Michelin PSS 235/40/18
Suspension: KW V3
Spring Rates: NA
Ride height: 25.25
Fender mods: Rolled
Rubbing: None
Brake Spec: OEM

**Hyde** · 04-08-2014 12:57 PM

Brand/Name: OEM Audi S5 Speedline Tri-5 Spokes/aka Potato Peelers
Size: 19x9
Offset: et33
Weight: 28 lbs
Spacer(s): None
Hubrings: Yes (OD/ID 66.6mm/57.1mm)
Camber: Front -1.7°; Rear -1.3°
Tires: Continental ExtremeContact DW 235/35-19
Suspension: Bilstein PSS9
Spring Rates: Front 575 lbs with 145 lbs helper spring; Rear 575 lbs
Ride height (FTG): 24⅝"
Fender mods: None
Rubbing: None
Brake Spec: Stock

These are old photos, but they most closely represent the look of my car now. I actually want to raise her just a few millimeters, and go to 245/35 tires. I have just enough room.

**65vetteC6** · 04-08-2014 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Hyde

What's with all the reserving? Haha ...

Reserved.

Not sure how many pictures it will let me post of different set up lol

Brand/Name: OEM 15 spoke anniversary wheels
Weight: NA
Size:18x8
Offset: ET43
Spacer(s): F:12 R:15
Camber: NA
Tires: Michelin PSS 235/40/18
Suspension: KW V3
Spring Rates: NA
Ride height: 25.25
Fender mods: Rolled
Rubbing: None
Brake Spec: OEM

Brand/Name: oz ultraleggera
Weight: NA
Size:18x8
Offset: ET 45
Spacer(s): None
Camber: NA
Tires: Michelin PA3 245/40/18
Suspension: KW V3
Spring Rates: NA
Ride height: 25.25
Fender mods: Rolled
Rubbing: None
Brake Spec: OEM

**65vetteC6** · 04-08-2014 01:10 PM

Lets add wheel weights if possible too, tires can be found pretty easily online.

**Slow4** · 04-08-2014 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by 65vetteC6

Lets add weights if possible too

of wheels? or of the piggy itself?

if wheels: HAF! (Heavy as fuck!)
if car: FHAP! (Fucking heavy ass pig!)

**65vetteC6** · 04-08-2014 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by Slow4

of wheels? or of the piggy itself?

if wheels: HAF! (Heavy as fuck!)
if car: FHAP! (Fucking heavy ass pig!)

Lol, fixed for you

**TarlCabot** · 04-08-2014 01:47 PM

Brand/Name: MRR Catalina's
Size: 19x9.5
Offset: ET 25
Spacer(s): 5mm Rear only
Camber: Stock
Tires: General G-Max 245/35 ZR 19 (Tread 9" Width)
Suspension: Stock w/B5 perches
Spring Rates: Stock
Ride height: n/a
Fender mods: Factory rolled
Rubbing: Very mild on hard bumps while turning
Brake Spec: Stock

BEFORE B5 perches (Never Rubbed)

If you look closely ^.^ you can see a tiny bit of stretch with this wheel/tire setup

AFTER b5 perches

**LJH** · 04-08-2014 01:51 PM

No Pictures but here are my set-ups:

Brand/Name: Team Dynamics Race 1.2
Size: 18X9
Offset: 35
Spacer(s): None
Camber: Stock
Tires: 235/40/18 Nitto NT05's
Suspension: Stock
Spring Rates: Stock
Ride height: Stock
Fender mods: Removed front fender liner Screw
Rubbing: None
Brake Spec:Stock

Brand/Name: Audi B5 S4 Avus
Size: 17X7.5
Offset: 45
Spacer(s): None
Camber: Stock
Tires: 215/50/17 Dunlop M3's
Suspension: Stock
Spring Rates: Stock
Ride height: Stock
Fender mods: Removed front fender liner screw
Rubbing: None
Brake Spec: Stock

Cheers,
Jim

**Kookie** · 04-08-2014 03:13 PM

Added weight

**Kookie** · 04-08-2014 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by TarlCabot

Brand/Name: MRR Catalina's
Size:19x9.5
Offset:ET 25

Tarl - Lookin' good, that's a fairly meaty and aggressive setup. MRR is who makes my wheels, and i gotta say.. I'm really happy with their styling and quality so far.

**auxnbus** · 04-08-2014 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by Kookie

Tarl - Lookin' good, that's a fairly meaty and aggressive setup. MRR is who makes my wheels, and i gotta say.. I'm really happy with their styling and quality so far.

No kidding... ET25 is RS4 territory! Surprised there isn't more 'poke', especially with a 9.5" wheel. Looks good though!

**TarlCabot** · 04-08-2014 04:52 PM

Thanks Guys ;)
Ill add weight and height when i get a chance...
got to get my engine back in there first

**Quadfreak** · 04-08-2014 10:55 PM

Brand/Name: Rotiform MIA
Size: 19x8.5
Weight: 25lbs
Offset: 35
Spacer(s): 10mm in rear
Camber: Small amount in rear
Tires: 235/35 General UHP
Suspension: Vogtland GT
Spring Rates: N/A
Ride height: 25" GTF
Fender mods: None
Rubbing: None
Brake Spec: Stock

Only pic of front fitment (ET35)

Pic of rear (final ET25)

**jbmark33** · 04-09-2014 08:22 AM

Brand/Name: VMR 708
Size: 18x8.5
Offset: +35
Spacer(s): None
Camber: Stock
Tires: Yokohama YK580
Suspension: Stock
Spring Rates: Stock
Ride height: Stock
Fender mods: None
Rubbing: Never
Brake Spec: Stock

**aroderick56** · 04-09-2014 08:35 AM

Brand/Name: Hartman Peelers
Size: 18X8.5
Offset: +25
Spacer(s): None
Camber: -2 front -1.7 rear
Tires: 225/35-19 KUMHO SPT
Suspension: FK Highsport
FTG: 24"
Fender mods: none
Rubbing: Yes over large bumps
Brake Spec: stock

**Kookie** · 04-09-2014 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by Quadfreak

Also, I would like to suggest moving the blank template to the OP just to make it easier to find

Added

Post pics!

**ABT B7** · 04-09-2014 10:22 AM

OP can you post more pictures of your car from the side?

**Kookie** · 04-09-2014 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by ABT B7

OP can you post more pictures of your car from the side?

I will add more this weekend, I'll be Santa Barbara for a wedding. Plenty of photo ops

**ABT B7** · 04-09-2014 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Kookie

I will add more this weekend, I'll be Santa Barbara for a wedding. Plenty of photo ops

Looking forward to it

**clottes1** · 04-10-2014 06:55 AM

Car looks great!!

**clottes1** · 04-10-2014 07:00 AM

How's the wheels holding up? Want to get some! Ride ok on the 19" or dramatically different than 18"? Bumps, harshness, popping tires rash etc? Love the 111's :)

**Kookie** · 04-10-2014 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by clottes1

How's the wheels holding up? Want to get some! Ride ok on the 19" or dramatically different than 18"? Bumps, harshness, popping tires rash etc? Love the 111's :)

19's Ride GREAT with the appropriate tire. I run a 255 on 9.5" wheels and there's a slight stretch, but rides quite smooth.

**Kookie** · 04-10-2014 01:37 PM

More to come this weekend!

Keep the setups coming guys

**Hyde** · 04-10-2014 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Kookie

More to come this weekend!

Yeah, I can't wait. I really like what I see so far!

**Kookie** · 04-10-2014 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Hyde

Yeah, I can't wait. I really like what I see so far!

Edit: Added to original post to keep the thread clean.

Picking up at 034 today.

Man, that silver window trim has gotta go..

**Quadfreak** · 04-10-2014 11:34 PM

Also, and I dont meant to be that guy...but if we want this thread to work we need to eliminate the chit chat and make it a sticky. That is the reason the B6 A4 wheel thread works because they keep the thread clean, and it is just pages of wheel set-ups. If you really want to ask questions then start a new thread otherwise all this info is just going to get lost cause I can just see this thread getting full of "Looks great" and "will this fit" type of posts.

Just my .02

/rant

**q_dubz** · 04-11-2014 01:34 AM

Brand/Name: XXR 531
Size: 18x8.5
Weight: 21lbs
Offset: 35
Spacer(s):NONE
Camber: UNK
Tires: 235/40/18 BullShiz off brand tires the dealer that sold the car to me put on.
Suspension: FK HighSport
Spring Rates: 559lb-F/571lb-R
Ride height: low enough!
Fender mods:NONE
Rubbing: some in the rear if taking a hard turn or big dip in the road
Brake Spec:OEM
Other: Had the center cap stickers made for like $8 from some company. They're the "3D" clear rubber coated type.

**Hyde** · 04-11-2014 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by Quadfreak

Also, and I dont meant to be that guy...but if we want this thread to work we need to eliminate the chit chat and make it a sticky. That is the reason the B6 A4 wheel thread works because they keep the thread clean, and it is just pages of wheel set-ups. If you really want to ask questions then start a new thread otherwise all this info is just going to get lost cause I can just see this thread getting full of "Looks great" and "will this fit" type of posts.

Just my .02

/rant

You're right, though. I wouldn't mind if a mod came in here and deleted a bunch of the chatty-cathy posts—mine included.

**channad** · 04-12-2014 02:58 AM

Yes, this is a cool thread...we tried to do this a while back, but I guess not enough people knew about it...and it was in the gallery, and it was separated by model and wheel size...

19" B7 S4/RS4 Wheels