How to get these to fit

[Christophski]

Hey guys

I am looking at my winter wheels for this year and have been offered by my brother a set he has. I need to get them to fit my S2 Avant that has been lowered 30 mm.

They are off an Audi A3 apparantly and are 17's. 7.5J et56. I offered one on to the back and the tyre catches on the bar ( not sure what it is) inside the arch. They need new tyres anyway so whatr size would I need to get in order to get them on the car and to not scrub the arch at all?

Also Im assuming spacers? How thick?

Thanks guys
Chris

[sam80quattro]

what year a3? earlier 1s are 5x100 so no good...

[Christophski]

Sorry should mention they are the correct bolt pattern as he had them on his T4 and before he had these he put my avus' on it to see what they looked like so I know the bolt pattern is correct.

[Error404]

you need 20-25mm spacers then dude

[Christophski]

Aha, thanks. Does that mean longer wheel bolts or will mine be ok? Also what tyre size would you suggest as I think they have 225, 45 17 on atm and was thinking maybe sticking with that or would I have to go to a 205?

[Big Lee M]

225/45/17 are bang on and a popular size so the prices aren't too bad, if you go for a 205 they are more expensive trust me I've checked for the VRs as that had 205/50/17's on which only a Mondeao and the Skoda run so they are very expensive. I'm putting 225/45/17 on next. You will need longer bolts with 20mm spacers.

[Christophski]

Cool cheers Lee. Will give it a go and see how I get on. Thansk for the advice.

Hows the repair and sale of yours going?

[Jamo]

Error is 100% correct 20mm or 25mm spacers with stud conversion

[Christophski]

Cool cheers Error and Jamo. Will get my brother to dig some out of his garage!

[Error404]

speak to Kev (Banbridge), he can supply the spacers plus proper 12.9 bolts too

[Christophski]

Cool thanks. will drop him a line in a bit.

Thanks guys