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A lot are running 8 by 18 with et35! I'm going to chance them anyway! for £120 with 2 good tyres,i can't go wrong
I have just been offered a set of audi alloys for £120
The Altea has a specified offset of ET50. The difference in offset might cause issues with catching on the bodywork or the suspension.
Guys I have already said many times about about Offsets.
heres the low-down...
Altea TDI Sport: 7x17 ET54
FR: 7.5x18 ET51
you should be comfortable with 8x18 ET45. however going any lower with ET (ie ET35) will push the rim outside the front wheel arch. Rear wheels should be ok for ET35. the track width is approx 10mm less on the rear than the front.
Please look here:
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
enter your standard measurements then add you new wheel size. you will see ET35 will push out the rims.
heres the low-down...
Altea TDI Sport: 7x17 ET54
FR: 7.5x18 ET51
you should be comfortable with 8x18 ET45. however going any lower with ET (ie ET35) will push the rim outside the front wheel arch. Rear wheels should be ok for ET35. the track width is approx 10mm less on the rear than the front.
Please look here:
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
enter your standard measurements then add you new wheel size. you will see ET35 will push out the rims.
Thanks Toxic!so it will be the equivelent of running a 19mm spacer then? ok for the back,but borderline for the front! will chuck one on tomorrow and give it a go
yeah there abouts. I have seen ET35's on a Leon but it is dependant on wheel width as well. if they are 8x18 ET35 my guess would be the front wheels will poke out of the arch just slightly.
Yep your spot on mate! fit fine on the rear,but with a spirit level on the fronts they stick out 5mm!
Still might fit them though,and put my 17's back on for the mot
Mine poke out a wee touch, nothing major, maybe a euro style on the tyre front, instead of e.g. 225 sectino width, use 220/215 and 'stretch' look. Safe to do by 10mm, 5 each side.
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Excellent news that someone is running them then!
Have you ever had any probs with the law/MOT?
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I'll try and get some pics up tomorrow,but on our spare old computer,so don't know if i can upload to it!
i don't think they are proper audi alloys,more of a copy! like an a8 wheel,but only 9 spokes!
I honestly couldnt tell you the offset i have, but they do come out slightly proud of the arch, only slight. No problems with the law, and not had an MOT yet.
I may have clipped something coming onto the motorway heading from work. only 1 mile to next turnoff, by that time tyre flat as pancake, was doing 75/80 too! Only a cut in the side wall, no other damage. Tyre only 2mths old too. Another £65 gone.
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Anyone interested in a set of 17inch FR alloys, i want to upgrade to the 18" andromeda seat alloys but want a buyer for mine first
Does anyone know where i could get as set of andromeda alloys for cheaper also.
Does anyone know where i could get as set of andromeda alloys for cheaper also.
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I have some pictures of my Altea FR with both the cupra 18" and the 5 spoke 18" polished, i have loverd it 35mm more than org fr lovering.
Just pm me your e-mail and i will send them, cant find out to upload them here
I have some pictures of my Altea FR with both the cupra 18" and the 5 spoke 18" polished, i have loverd it 35mm more than org fr lovering.
Just pm me your e-mail and i will send them, cant find out to upload them here
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