Rims for a 1987 s4
#1
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Bangor,Maine
Posts: 239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I'm sure there must be an easy guide to figuring out what rims i can buy for this car that will fit without too many issues but i havent been able to find one.
Can anyone suggest some ideas or links to help me find what options would be available? anyone have suggestions for what to put on my new baby?
thanks
Can anyone suggest some ideas or links to help me find what options would be available? anyone have suggestions for what to put on my new baby?
thanks
#2
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Read thru the New Visitor...FAQ topic posted at the top of this forum.
There's a post in there that should answer all your questions.
There's a post in there that should answer all your questions.
#4
Instructor
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Andrew Olsen's calculator is a good starting point.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showpost...7&postcount=56
I just put a set of 18" Turbo Twists on my car, the calculator was helpful, though some members here helped a bunch when I asked about a specific width/offset.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showpost...7&postcount=56
I just put a set of 18" Turbo Twists on my car, the calculator was helpful, though some members here helped a bunch when I asked about a specific width/offset.
#5
Supercharged
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Back in Michigan - Full time!
Posts: 18,925
Likes: 0
Received 61 Likes
on
35 Posts
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Thanks callouie! My calculator is a good starting point. Generally speaking, it is preferred to get front wheels with about a 55mm offset. Some will say 50mm is fine - and I concur, but anything less and the wheels start to stick out and you get a tram-lining effect where the car hunts around in the ruts of the road.
For the rears, I think the calculator is your best bet for figuring it out. Some people want to put 9" rime, some 10" and my personal fav... 11". When you start having all these widths, the offsets start to jump around. Use my calculator, and unless you're going with 11" rims or a 285 or wider tire, try to give yourself about 5mm on both the inside and outside. Also remember, that the offsets rarely get you exactly the spacing you want. You often times need a spacer. I got my 5mm spacers from Wheel Dynamics. Great guys there.
Hope this helps.
For the rears, I think the calculator is your best bet for figuring it out. Some people want to put 9" rime, some 10" and my personal fav... 11". When you start having all these widths, the offsets start to jump around. Use my calculator, and unless you're going with 11" rims or a 285 or wider tire, try to give yourself about 5mm on both the inside and outside. Also remember, that the offsets rarely get you exactly the spacing you want. You often times need a spacer. I got my 5mm spacers from Wheel Dynamics. Great guys there.
Hope this helps.