Both ET and tire plus sizing concepts seem to be extremely difficult to comprehend for most people. This will result many bad purchases.

 

Thanks Bill I value your opinion on these cars. Despite the deal I will pass on them. What is the offsets I should be shooting for? Jason

 

any chance the seller can be contacted and you get a narrower set for the front as the wheels will work on the reaR

 

I'll have to try. What offset would I need 55?

 

You're going in the wrong direction in terms of how far they will stick out. More positive offset, not less, moves the rim center (and therefore the outer edge) inward relative to the mount plane. But this 65mm offset is probably the best you are going to do. Even though I voted no, Dr. Nick is running these wheels with 255mm tires and seems to have no problems.

 

I've talked to them via e-mail a couple of times looking into these wheels. I may still go with a set for my track car since once I swap over upper control arms that will pull in the top by 20mm (not exactly, that is just how much shorter the S4 arm is compared to the OB arm).
IMO not a good setup for the street.

They are a liquidation company so they sell what they have. When I found them the first time they did have a set of four 8" wheels with ET50 for sale. I suggested they split up the sets...seamed obvious to me.

Keep in mind these are NOT OEM wheels but aftermarket copies so they are not worth as much.

 

After seeing the rims installed I realize that I don't like them. I like a rim with more lip. The center is pushed too far out on these. You guys are a life saver

 

And reading over dr. nick's comments again, he did have some rubbing to deal with. The eBay BIN price looks cheap until you see Discount Tires offering them in clearance for $204.

 

Bill how'd you find them I don't see them at discount tire. Jason

 

They were linked in another thread. Supply was very limited. I'm sure they are gone now, but here's a link.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...130&rw=10&rcc=

Change to location to yours and go through the wheel seclection guide : 18 inch size, 5x130 bolt, 10" width. They pop up for only $50.04 each with free shipping. Who knows, maybe they do have some more. They are showing good inventory in the AZ warehouse.

 

Well found them and they are still there. Should I buy 2 for the rear? Think I can find 2 for the front to match the rear? Smokin deal I'd hate to pass it up if I can make it work. Jason

 

Unless you would be happy with a full set, I'd say forget it. Trying to find matching front wheels with a better fit would be hard and/or expensive. Here's the other thread...

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/405626-cheap-996-turbo-wheels-at-discount-51-a.html