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Old 09-04-2011 | 03:25 PM
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Im planning on buying new rims for my audi and I don't think there gonna fit without rolling my fenders. The rims are 18x9.5 and the offsets I can choose from are 30 22 15 12 0. Im riding with a two inch drop atm and plan on dropping my car another inch. What offset and tire size will work for my car with two inch drop as well as 3 inch drop. I doubt the 3inch drop will work at all without rolling fenders but can I please get some advice >.<
 
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Old 09-05-2011 | 03:20 AM
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You'll have wheel gap, you won't rub. Don't worry about it.
 
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Old 09-05-2011 | 03:53 PM
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I dunno, there won't be much wheel gap with a 3 inch drop.

I rubbed with 19x8 ET35 with 235/35 tires on a ~1.5 inch drop prior to getting the fenders rolled. Don't know how much more offset you could have without rubbing rolled fenders.
 
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Old 09-05-2011 | 03:59 PM
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Rubbing at full lock I'm assuming?
 
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Old 09-05-2011 | 04:57 PM
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Nope, the wheels could be perfectly straight. Going over bumps or dips would just mash the tires into the fenders. My fenders have the scars to prove it, if you don't believe me
 
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Old 09-05-2011 | 05:43 PM
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I just don't see how having 3 inches of wheel gap makes you rub. I believe you though.
 
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Old 09-05-2011 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by NickBroderick
I just don't see how having 3 inches of wheel gap makes you rub. I believe you though.
Going from 27 1/4" GTF (Rear Stock non-sport) to 24 1/4" GTF (3" drop). That's decently low. I'm at 25" Front and 25 1/4" Rear and I rub if I have anyone else in my car. Granted my rear offset is 24.5mm,17x7.5's 225/45, but I could definately see myself rubbing with 19x8.5 especially if the minimum offset is 30. Know what I'm saying?
 
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Old 09-05-2011 | 05:58 PM
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Yeah I hear ya. You should stretch your tires. No rub at 22" gtf.

But for real, 30 would be a safe bet.
 
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Old 09-05-2011 | 06:04 PM
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I like the stretch thing.. but on 7.5" wide rim, I don't know. I'd only do it on something wide, 9+.
 
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