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Old 05-18-2006 | 11:42 AM
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true, but very similar, thinner spokes
Old 05-18-2006 | 03:43 PM
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Greg, you don't need the 1/2" spacers. Actually your wheels will probably sticks out too far and rubs the rear fenders, assuming the wheels are 11" wide with ET51.
Old 05-18-2006 | 04:00 PM
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Aren't the measurements stamped by the valve stem? 57ET 8"W? although the latter being a standard measure would be odd..
Old 05-18-2006 | 05:20 PM
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The fronts will fit nice. I have those. My rears are 10 inch wide ET58 IIRC. They fit great.

I am curious if the 11's fit ok on the back with no rubbing. Any updates?
Old 05-18-2006 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew Olson
Not the same wheel. You've got Carrera 5-spokes, Greag has Careera III's. Yours are not offered in 11" width, only up to 10".
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The wheels haven't arrived yet.
Old 05-25-2006 | 11:22 PM
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Fedex delivered two of the wheels today.

WOW! I didn't realize how wide 295"s are. Is this too much tire for my GTS?

Holy Crap!

Did I mention, WOW?
Old 05-26-2006 | 12:11 AM
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295s will fit an S4 or earlier car. They'll be perfect for the GTS.
Old 05-26-2006 | 12:32 AM
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WOW! I didn't realize how wide 295"s are. Is this too much tire for my GTS?
I'm looking to go up to 275/40x17 Michelin Pilot PS-2 next month. I don't think you can go too wide on a GTS
Old 05-26-2006 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by greg928s4
Fedex delivered two of the wheels today.

WOW! I didn't realize how wide 295"s are. Is this too much tire for my GTS?

Holy Crap!

Did I mention, WOW?
They are way too big. Sell them to me! Seriously, sell them to me. I mean it. Sell them to me.

If you don't like them... you could always sell them to me. Ok?
Old 05-26-2006 | 01:37 AM
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Beautiful wheels!
Old 05-26-2006 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Andrew Olson
They are way too big. Sell them to me! Seriously, sell them to me. I mean it. Sell them to me.

If you don't like them... you could always sell them to me. Ok?
No
Sell them to me......ME ME ME
Old 05-26-2006 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by IcemanG17
No
Sell them to me......ME ME ME
I asked first!
Old 05-26-2006 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Andrew Olson
I asked first!
Okay
You have a point!!!
Old 05-26-2006 | 12:03 PM
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Don't want to railroad, but what ET do you need on the back to get 295's to fit without any issues, spacers, pulling on fender, etc, etc.......
Old 05-26-2006 | 01:44 PM
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Dan-
I don't think anyone has been able to fit 295's on an S4 without some rolling of the fender. Greg has the GTS with the flared fenders, so 295 is no issue for him.


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