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A6's on 5.5 four lug narrow body |
ww914 |
Feb 27 2013, 07:05 PM
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914 Convert Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 29-September 11 From: Central Coast, CA Member No.: 13,621 Region Association: Central California |
Will they work? Anybody running them?
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ottox914 |
Mar 14 2013, 08:51 PM
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The glory that once was. Group: Members Posts: 1,302 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Mahtomedi, MN Member No.: 1,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Back when I had money for tires, I ran A4's on stock 5.5 fuchs 4 bolt rims. I had no rubbing issues, did not need to roll or cut anything, but clearances were close. I switched to some 7" rims. I had to roll and cut a tiny bit on the back, nothing to the front. As the offset was not perfect, I had some spacers made. The tires and car were transformed. It was like a new and more awesome set of tires. The wider rims allowed the tires to perform to their full potential. Run on the 5.5's if you have no other options. Find a way to get those skins on to some 7's for best results.
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ww914 |
Mar 15 2013, 07:53 AM
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914 Convert Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 29-September 11 From: Central Coast, CA Member No.: 13,621 Region Association: Central California |
Back when I had money for tires, I ran A4's on stock 5.5 fuchs 4 bolt rims. I had no rubbing issues, did not need to roll or cut anything, but clearances were close. I switched to some 7" rims. I had to roll and cut a tiny bit on the back, nothing to the front. As the offset was not perfect, I had some spacers made. The tires and car were transformed. It was like a new and more awesome set of tires. The wider rims allowed the tires to perform to their full potential. Run on the 5.5's if you have no other options. Find a way to get those skins on to some 7's for best results. That certainly makes sense to me. I have collected most of what I need to convert to "5's". I guess I need to move this up on my bucket list. I will run what I have now for awhile and then when I make the switch, I should be able to notice any difference. |
ww914 |
Mar 25 2013, 04:04 PM
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914 Convert Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 29-September 11 From: Central Coast, CA Member No.: 13,621 Region Association: Central California |
Back when I had money for tires, I ran A4's on stock 5.5 fuchs 4 bolt rims. I had no rubbing issues, did not need to roll or cut anything, but clearances were close. I switched to some 7" rims. I had to roll and cut a tiny bit on the back, nothing to the front. As the offset was not perfect, I had some spacers made. The tires and car were transformed. It was like a new and more awesome set of tires. The wider rims allowed the tires to perform to their full potential. Run on the 5.5's if you have no other options. Find a way to get those skins on to some 7's for best results. That certainly makes sense to me. I have collected most of what I need to convert to "5's". I guess I need to move this up on my bucket list. I will run what I have now for awhile and then when I make the switch, I should be able to notice any difference. Looking at the tire wear after about 14 runs on Saturday, I decided to look for and found some 4 lug 7x15 wheels. I can't wait to get them on. I have some other issues that I discuss on another thread. I like the way the car handles, I just don't like the way the tires are wearing. I am still muscling the car around, but I think I am going a little faster. Took me two or three runs to get used to them. |
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