💥 RS3 8Y Sedan Manufacturer Confirmed Wheel Fitments 💥

[Paul@SupremePower]

Incoming!! This will be updated on an ongoing basis.


The RS3 8Y looks to be even more challenging for wheel fitment than the 8V.

The steel and CCB are larger but the real issue is the difference in fender room front compared to rear. The front has lots of room but the rear looks to have the same or possibly slightly less room than the 8V.

This means at this point, most of the off the shelf fits will be deeper concavity up front compared to the rear if you go staggered. Any square set up will be limited to whatever max spec is possible in the rear (provided it also clears the front brakes) so the fronts will not be flush.

Im still working on what the max size in the rear can be to help nail down square set ups. My hope and belief is 19x9.5 +45 with 265 will again fit back there. At least that way, the concavity will be even. That said, and best case scenario…..if 19x9.5 +45 works in the rear, the front will need a large spacer with that spec to be flush.

My guess is custom once again will be the best option for square set ups….at least right away. Going that route will allow flush front and rear, square widths and even or close to even concavity. I’m working on this as well.



*** This info shouldn’t change but anything is possible so please make sure you make a final confirmation on the specs with the manufacturer or shop if you place an order elsewhere.

*** Below listed specs have been confirmed to clear the listed brakes and are in an oem, flush or close to flush position unless otherwise noted. Strut clearance up front on 9.5 +45 with no spacer will be close depending on tire size and brand A small spacer may be needed to clear it in certain configurations.

*** Tire brand effects the functional size and can effect the final mounted fit, look and fender clearance

*** Ride height effects fender and liner clearance

*** Oem camber settings in the rear are a range. They can vary slightly from the factory and from car to car. These variations can effect rear fender clearance when lowered.


As always, feel free to email me with questions or for quotes 👊


OEM wheel specs:

19x9 +25 265/30-19 front

19x8 +46 245/35-19 rear



***BALANCE WEIGHTS: MOST BALANCE WEIGHTS ON 18” WILL NEED TO BE LOW PROFILE AND STRATEGICALLY PLACED TO CLEAR THE CALIPER BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL BARREL DESIGN. ALWAYS TEST FIT TO CONFIRM CLEARANCE BEFORE DRIVING OFF***




BBS


FS 002
19x9 +25
FRONT AXLE ONLY
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Forged
Confirmed for steel brakes so far



FS 001
19x8.5 +42
REAR AXLE ONLY
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Forged
Confirmed for steel brakes so far



CIR 2404
19x9.5 +25
FRONT AXLE ONLY
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Confirmed for steel brakes so far



CIR 2103
19x8.5 +45
REAR AXLE ONLY
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Confirmed for steel brakes so far



CIR 0201
20x9 +25
FRONT AXLE ONLY
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Confirmed for steel brakes so far



CIR 0103
20x8.5 +42
REAR AXLE ONLY
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Confirmed for steel brakes so far



CCR 0301
20x9 +25
FRONT AXLE ONLY (has same concavity as below rear axle spec)
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Confirmed for steel brakes so far



CCR 0203
20x8.5 +42
REAR AXLE ONLY
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Confirmed for steel brakes so far





RE-V7
19x9 +25 or 19x9.5 +25
FRONT AXLE ONLY
Forged
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Confirmed for steel brakes so far




RE-V7
19x8.5 +43
REAR AXLE ONLY
Forged
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Confirmed for steel brakes so far




Super RS
19x9 +28 plus 5mm spacer to clear front brakes FRONT AXLE ONLY
Forged
Confirmed for steel brakes so far



No picture
Super RS
Forged
19x8.5 +43 REAR AXLE ONLY

*Super RS are import only special order




RI-A
18x9 +38
Forged
18.5 lbs each
Steel brakes only
SQUARE (rear slightly aggressive)
Pic is actual wheel/concavity









NEUSPEED



RSe05

19x8.5 +45 SQUARE 5mm spacer recommended to clear front brakes (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
19x9 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
19x9 +40 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
19x9.5 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Steel & CCB



RSf72

Forged
19x9 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
19x9.5 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Steel and CCB


RSe06
18X8.5 +45 SQUARE 5mm spacer recommended to clear front brakeS (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
18X9 +40 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
18x9 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
18X9.5 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Steel brakes only




RSe11R

18X8.5 +45 SQUARE 5mm spacer recommended to clear front brakes
18X9 +40 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
18x9 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
18X9.5 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Steel brakes only


RSe142
19X8.5 +45 SQUARE 5mm spacer recommended to clear front brakes (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
19X9 +40 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
19x9 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
19X9.5 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Steel & CCB


RSe122
18X8.5 +45 SQUARE 5mm spacer recommended to clear front brakes (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
18X9 +40 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
18x9 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
18X9.5 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Steel brakes only


RSe 102
19x9 +40 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
19x9 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
19x8.5 +45 SQUARE 5mm spacer recommended to clear front brakes (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
Pic is NOT actual wheel/concavity
Steel & CCB


RSe 10
19x9 +40 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
19x9 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
19x8.5 +45 SQUARE 5mm spacer recommended to clear front brakes (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Steel and CCB

18x8.5 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
18x9 +40 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
18x9 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Steel brakes only


RSe 52
18x9 +45 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
18x9 +40 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
Pic is actual wheel/concavity
Steel brakes only



TSe53
18x8.5 +35 SQUARE (will sit significantly inboard from front fender)
18x9 +25 FRONT ONLY TO BE USED STAGGERED WITH ABOVE 18X8.5 +35 ON THE REAR
Pic is actual wheel/concavity of the 9 +25
Steel brakes only



***BALANCE WEIGHTS: MOST BALANCE WEIGHTS ON 18” WILL NEED TO BE LOW PROFILE AND STRATEGICALLY PLACED TO CLEAR THE CALIPER BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL BARREL DESIGN. ALWAYS TEST FIT TO CONFIRM CLEARANCE BEFORE DRIVING OFF***


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ISWEEP






18x8 +45 (8Y rear)
18x8.5 +45 (8Y rear)
18x9.0 +45 (8Y rear)
18x9.0 +25 (8Y front) CLEARS CCB



VOSSEN



HF-5
19x9.5 +20 DEEP CONCAVE FRONT
19x8.5 +33 DEEP CONCAVE REAR
Pic is actual wheel/concavity


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RAYS





TE37 Saga SL
18x9.5 +22 5x114.3 drilled to 5x112 Face 4 FRONT
18x9.5 +45. 5x114.3 drilled to 5x112 Face 4 REAR
Pic is actual wheel/concavity front and rear




TE37 Saga S Plus
18x9.5 +45 5x114.3 Face 3
Must be redrilled to 5x112
FRONT AND REAR OR REAR WITH ABOVE SPEC ON FRONT
(Front will sit significantly inboard from fender)
FRONT MAY NEED 3-5mm SPACER TO CLEAR STRUT DEPENDING ON TIRE SIZE
Pic is actual wheel/concavity



HARTMANN






FF-070-CG
19X9 +25 front only
19x8.5 +47 rear only
Both specs have the same face profile



FF-003-CG
19x9 +25 front only
19x8.5 +47 rear only
Both specs have the same face profile



WEDSSPORT:



TC105X
18x9.5 +45 5x112 square
17.8 lbs each
-Wheel clears brakes bolt on but FRONT MAY NEED 3-5mm SPACER TO CLEAR STRUT DEPENDING ON TIRE SIZE
-Will sit significantly inboard up front. Rear is flush.

Or

18x9.5 +25 front @ 18.1 lbs each
18x9.5 +45 rear listed above
-front sits slightly inboard. Rear is flush.
Pic is actual wheel/concavity for both specs



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[Paul@SupremePower]

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[brad65ford]

Oh boy, but it wont be as long as a thread as the 8v's , so how much different are the 8y vs 8v's regarding wheels sizes/offsets Paul?

[Paul@SupremePower]

Oh boy, but it wont be as long as a thread as the 8v's , so how much different are the 8y vs 8v's regarding wheels sizes/offsets Paul?

Ughhhhhhhhhhhh. This one is gonna be tough. The front is great. Lots of room. Rears not so much. The difference between the 2 is gonna be the issue. More on that later.

And I highly doubt any 18”s will work. I can already tell you no Neuspeed 18” clear. If that changes I’ll definitely post up but it doesn’t look good.

[NapalmEnema]

Ughhhhhhhhhhhh. This one is gonna be tough. The front is great. Lots of room. Rears not so much. The difference between the 2 is gonna be the issue. More on that later.

And I highly doubt any 18”s will work. I can already tell you no Neuspeed 18” clear. If that changes I’ll definitely post up but it doesn’t look good.

Thanks for doing this! Do you think there will be different fitment if you are running ceramics up front or same clearance as regular?

[Paul@SupremePower]

Thanks for doing this! Do you think there will be different fitment if you are running ceramics up front or same clearance as regular?

👊

CCB are larger so clearance can be different. Fits will note which clear steel and/or CCB.

[CG05]

No 18s


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[brobst]

Wow no 18s is a killer. So much more money lol

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[Paul@SupremePower]

No 18s


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Wow no 18s is a killer. So much more money lol

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Yeah it sucks for sure. I’ve yet to see one that will work or even comes close.. The rotors are just too large.

I’m working on getting a quality 6 pot 340mm brake kit fabbed up to allow 18” and maybe 17” for guys who need to go that way. Not a drag kit so completely streetable but way lighter than Oem steel.

[Paul@SupremePower]

Fitments added.

[xeonoex]

Yeah it sucks for sure. I’ve yet to see one that will work or even comes close.. The rotors are just too large.

I’m working on getting a quality 6 pot 340mm brake kit fabbed up to allow 18” and maybe 17” for guys who need to go that way. Not a drag kit so completely streetable but way lighter than Oem steel.

Thanks for doing this thread! It's a huge help.

I'd definitely be interested in the brake kit. I'm guessing that brake kit would be good for track use, right? I should be getting my RS3 next month, but just looking at the stock size tire options for this car... Well, there really aren't many. 265 19" front and 245 19" back just doesn't have a lot of options.

I'll be tracking the car several times a year, so the upgrades I'd be looking at are, lightweight 18" wheels (preferably no spacers with slightly more width that OEM, no chance of rubbing), brake kit if needed (sounds like it will be), then pads and rotors.
Going to 18" wheels just opens up so many more tire options, and they're quite a bit cheaper.

[Paul@SupremePower]

Thanks for doing this thread! It's a huge help.

I'd definitely be interested in the brake kit. I'm guessing that brake kit would be good for track use, right? I should be getting my RS3 next month, but just looking at the stock size tire options for this car... Well, there really aren't many. 265 19" front and 245 19" back just doesn't have a lot of options.

I'll be tracking the car several times a year, so the upgrades I'd be looking at are, lightweight 18" wheels (preferably no spacers with slightly more width that OEM, no chance of rubbing), brake kit if needed (sounds like it will be), then pads and rotors.
Going to 18" wheels just opens up so many more tire options, and they're quite a bit cheaper.

You’re welcome!

I’ll be posting 8Y fits as they get confirmed. It looks like All 18” are not out of the question right now. It will likely be select styles based on the barrel design same as the 8V 18” fits. Time will tell.

On the brake kit yes it will be for track duty as well as street. Here are some details:


6 pot/340x30 complete front brake replacement kit:

-clears all 18” and most 17” wheels
-weighs 30.5 lbs per side (12.3 lbs (caliper & pads) & 18.2 lbs (rotor))
-includes ISweep IS1500 front pads
-includes SS brake lines
-comes with anodized calipers standard


-and a choice of 200+ Cerakote custom color options for the calipers for a reasonable upcharge

[CW98]

Very curious as well on possible winter 8Y fitment options - just put an order in for a 23 and it may not be arriving til Feb, which is the snowiest month here.

[Paul@SupremePower]

Very curious as well on possible winter 8Y fitment options - just put an order in for a 23 and it may not be arriving til Feb, which is the snowiest month here.

Should have some possibilities nailed down well before then. The question will be will they be cheapish off the shelf 18”s or will they need to be custom to clear?

We’re talking steel brakes though. The 380mm CCB is definitely a no go for 18”. This I’ve already confirmed with Neuspeed which is the go to since they have the most clearance of all.

[yukoncornelius]

Should have some possibilities nailed down well before then. The question will be will they be cheapish off the shelf 18”s or will they need to be custom to clear?

We’re talking steel brakes though. The 380mm CCB is definitely a no go for 18”. This I’ve already confirmed with Neuspeed which is the go to since they have the most clearance of all.

Paul - you're the best; I was literally about to make a post to talk about wheel fitment, as well as tires (since winter isn't too far away). Audi is really making this tough with the 8v having a +25 9 up front vs +45 8 rear, combined with huge brakes. So you're sure none of the 18" neuspeed models will fit over the standard steel brakes either? What a bummer. If they do fit, I think we'd still have to run a spacer up front to not look awkward with those big ass front fenders. At this point the rse 102 seems to be the best 19" value with sizes in front and rear - granted you either run staggered with 9.5 +25 up front / 9 + 40 or 45 rear or run 19x9 +40 square with a spacer in the front. I really prefer to not run a spacer though - what a hassle. Then we have to talk about tire sizes. Do you think 265 is the minimum we should run up front to not screw up the suspension geometry or diff? 265/30 - yuck, as far as shopping for tires. 245/35 at least has far more options. Or if we can 18's, 265/35/18 have some good choices. My car is supposed to be here in the next 2 months and I'm getting worried about what to do for winter.

[Paul@SupremePower]

Paul - you're the best; I was literally about to make a post to talk about wheel fitment, as well as tires (since winter isn't too far away). Audi is really making this tough with the 8v having a +25 9 up front vs +45 8 rear, combined with huge brakes. So you're sure none of the 18" neuspeed models will fit over the standard steel brakes either? What a bummer. If they do fit, I think we'd still have to run a spacer up front to not look awkward with those big ass front fenders. At this point the rse 102 seems to be the best 19" value with sizes in front and rear - granted you either run staggered with 9.5 +25 up front / 9 + 40 or 45 rear or run 19x9 +40 square with a spacer in the front. I really prefer to not run a spacer though - what a hassle. Then we have to talk about tire sizes. Do you think 265 is the minimum we should run up front to not screw up the suspension geometry or diff? 265/30 - yuck, as far as shopping for tires. 245/35 at least has far more options. Or if we can 18's, 265/35/18 have some good choices. My car is supposed to be here in the next 2 months and I'm getting worried about what to do for winter.

Woot! Yes I’ve found the most efficient way is to do a single comprehensive thread.

As of now, No Neuspeed 18” clear CCB. Steel is being investigated now.

I’m working on a few off the shelf specs that should clear in 19x9.5 +20ish front and 9.5 +45 rear. This will be flush on both axles and square obviously.

Tire sizing and doable geometry is still tbd. 265 is likely the max in the rear but wider is definitely possible up front. If this stagger plays nice with TCS is also to be determined.

I’m on it and will post here as soon as I can confirm each variable. 👊

[yukoncornelius]

Thanks again. I'm thinking in the short term for winter - I'll probably make a choice to just run 245/35 dws 06 on the stock wheels, on all corners. At least the factory offset will be utilized, albeit with a narrower tire up front, and slightly wider in the rear. 245/35 just has way more options than 265/30, and cheaper. I'm honestly not sure what else people will do for this winter - the options at 265/30 are nearly non existent (although dws 06 is made in that size).

[o1turbo30v]

Thanks again. I'm thinking in the short term for winter - I'll probably make a choice to just run 245/35 dws 06 on the stock wheels, on all corners. At least the factory offset will be utilized, albeit with a narrower tire up front, and slightly wider in the rear. 245/35 just has way more options than 265/30, and cheaper. I'm honestly not sure what else people will do for this winter - the options at 265/30 are nearly non existent (although dws 06 is made in that size).

use the "tread width" measurement on Tire Rack. it tells you the actual tire width when installed, a 245 will be stretched on a 9, try to find one that has the widest "tread width" to minimize the stretch look, unless you like that.

[yukoncornelius]

use the "tread width" measurement on Tire Rack. it tells you the actual tire width when installed, a 245 will be stretched on a 9, try to find one that has the widest "tread width" to minimize the stretch look, unless you like that.

Yep, good consideration. I had 245 ps4as on 18x9" rse10's and it really didn't look stretched.

[GTItoS4]

Any hope for 18's on the steel brakes? Going to be a problem this winter!

[b1aZe]

Any hope for 18's on the steel brakes? Going to be a problem this winter!

IMS posted in the FB groups that they got a set of 17s to fit the steel brakes. No idea what that may have entailed.

[Paul@SupremePower]

IMS posted in the FB groups that they got a set of 17s to fit the steel brakes. No idea what that may have entailed.

Yeah I’ve been discussing fitment with Hank at length for a bit. Those Forgeline were built to spec specifically for his car. Sounds like it has a sheet of paper clearance to the barrel.

[GTItoS4]

IMS posted in the FB groups that they got a set of 17s to fit the steel brakes. No idea what that may have entailed.

Ha! I just want some 18" options!

[Rod Paine]

I am running 245/40/18 on our 2019 RS 3, now at 40,491 miles of which 29,154 miles
have been fast country back road runs 3 days a week as weather permits. No issues at
all and they are being replaced soon with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S as the current Michelin's
(A/S3+) have been discontinued. The 18" configuration greatly improved our RS-3's
performance during both types of use.

Been using Neuspeed wheels for over 40 years and have had no issues at all... other than
POOR SKILLS with tire mounting people who created mounting problems due to their poor
quality handling, mounting and balance skills! They should NEVER HAVE BEEN ALLOWED
to perform such work!

https://neuspeedrswheels.com/product...31935762890865

[ramo7769]

I've got a car coming in slated for next month and sticker snow tires in the garage that can be mounted on 18" Neuspeed RSE10's or 18" VW Pretorias (both purchased originally for a Golf R). Fingers are crossed that at least the Neuspeeds fit! They already got beaten up by some bad tire mounters so they may as well be winter wheels.

[GTItoS4]

Anyone have part numbers for the OEM black optic wheels yet?

[DrPrepper]

Anyone have part numbers for the OEM black optic wheels yet?

the only thing i have is "PCD" it looks like they are included with the black optics package.

[clerkpalmer]

New RS3 owner here. Need a suitable option for a Pittsburgh winter. We don't get much snow and when it does snow, I won't drive the car. But it does get cold so summer rubber isn't going to work. All seasons are my typical choice. A quick search on Tire Rack shows only Conti DWS available in OEM staggered fitments. My car does have ceramic breaks but I am not contemplating a wheel change ATM. My question are:

1. Can I go square?
2. What is the best size if going square?
3. Will I notice it going square? I don't track and DD the car.

Thanks in advance.

[clerkpalmer]

Thanks again. I'm thinking in the short term for winter - I'll probably make a choice to just run 245/35 dws 06 on the stock wheels, on all corners. At least the factory offset will be utilized, albeit with a narrower tire up front, and slightly wider in the rear. 245/35 just has way more options than 265/30, and cheaper. I'm honestly not sure what else people will do for this winter - the options at 265/30 are nearly non existent (although dws 06 is made in that size).

This is my exact dilemma. The conti DWS are $1200 in the staggered setup on tire rack. 245/35 square seems like the best choice for all seaons on an 8Y RS3?

[yukoncornelius]

This is my exact dilemma. The conti DWS are $1200 in the staggered setup on tire rack. 245/35 square seems like the best choice for all seaons on an 8Y RS3?

OOF - having ceramic brakes makes the difficult fitment even more difficult with wheels (you're basically going to have to run 19's). Regarding the 245/35 - keep in mind, it's still not really square though - you're not going to be rotating your tires as the wheels are different width and offset is different. Are you going to ditch your summer tires completely and run the dws year round? Or will you buy a different set of wheels with summer tires for warm temps? I really advise running 2 sets of wheels - summer tires make such a difference.

I feel like 8y owners are in for a surprise with how wacky the wheel and tire set up is....

[Paul@SupremePower]

New RS3 owner here. Need a suitable option for a Pittsburgh winter. We don't get much snow and when it does snow, I won't drive the car. But it does get cold so summer rubber isn't going to work. All seasons are my typical choice. A quick search on Tire Rack shows only Conti DWS available in OEM staggered fitments. My car does have ceramic breaks but I am not contemplating a wheel change ATM. My question are:

1. Can I go square?
2. What is the best size if going square?
3. Will I notice it going square? I don't track and DD the car.

Thanks in advance.

1. & 2. Yes. 9.5 +45 will likely be max

3. A little. Turn is a bit heavier square. Just like all Audi sedans. For street square is the move imo.

Still working on options.

This is my exact dilemma. The conti DWS are $1200 in the staggered setup on tire rack. 245/35 square seems like the best choice for all seaons on an 8Y RS3?

OOF - having ceramic brakes makes the difficult fitment even more difficult with wheels (you're basically going to have to run 19's). Regarding the 245/35 - keep in mind, it's still not really square though - you're not going to be rotating your tires as the wheels are different width and offset is different. Are you going to ditch your summer tires completely and run the dws year round? Or will you buy a different set of wheels with summer tires for warm temps? I really advise running 2 sets of wheels - summer tires make such a difference.

I feel like 8y owners are in for a surprise with how wacky the wheel and tire set up is....

Agreed and Yeah it’s wack for sure.

[Jcruz87]

Would 19x8.5 +45 work for a squared set up? If so, I would imagine a good use of spacers up front would be need to fill the front wheel wells

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[Paul@SupremePower]

Would 19x8.5 +45 work for a squared set up? If so, I would imagine a good use of spacers up front would be need to fill the front wheel wells

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Provided the specific wheel cleared the brakes it would work. But the front fender would absolutely swallow 8.5 +45. Wouldnt look good. Even a 20 mm spacer would still leave it significantly inboard up front.

[Jcruz87]

Provided the specific wheel cleared the brakes it would work. But the front fender would absolutely swallow 8.5 +45. Wouldnt look good. Even a 20 mm spacer would still leave it significantly inboard up front.

Thank you sir! looks like 19x9 squared would be less comical should they clear the stock steel brakes lol

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[clerkpalmer]

1. & 2. Yes. 9.5 +45 will likely be max

3. A little. Turn is a bit heavier square. Just like all Audi sedans. For street square is the move imo.

Still working on options.








Agreed and Yeah it’s wack for sure.

Thanks. Crap we can rotate them either? WTH! So much for rear torque mode.

[yukoncornelius]

Provided the specific wheel cleared the brakes it would work. But the front fender would absolutely swallow 8.5 +45. Wouldnt look good. Even a 20 mm spacer would still leave it significantly inboard up front.

The wheel, after 20mm spacer, wouldn't be that much more inboard than stock though. +45 with the spacer would be +25 and then its just 8.5 vs 9 of stock which I believe equates to a total difference of 6mm. Easy short term solution seems like throwing a front spacer on a set of 19x9 neuspeeds. The real thing I want to know is if some of the 18's that fit the 8v, will clear the 8y's steel brakes - I still don't think anyone has test fit that.

[Paul@SupremePower]

The wheel, after 20mm spacer, wouldn't be that much more inboard than stock though. +45 with the spacer would be +25 and then its just 8.5 vs 9 of stock which I believe equates to a total difference of 6mm. Easy short term solution seems like throwing a front spacer on a set of 19x9 neuspeeds. The real thing I want to know is if some of the 18's that fit the 8v, will clear the 8y's steel brakes - I still don't think anyone has test fit that.

Yep. But 6mm is a lot visually.

Below is 9.5 +35 up front. It’s 3mm more aggressive than 8.5 +25. And it’s still way inboard. For my taste anyway.

Getting 18” sorted is a priority. I’ve got a bunch of irons in the fire….hopefully some will work over the steel.

[coolwater]

What spacers are flush for oem black optic wheels? 15front and 20rear?

-cW


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