Matt-Black "Lobster Claws" on all Black Car
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I would like to here your opinions on putting 19" matt-black "lobster claws" on an all black car (1991 S4). The rims are all black and do not have a polished lip. Is this just too much black? Looked at some pictures but have never seen one in person.
Also, my fenders are already rolled. No lip at all on the entire top section. Should this give me enough clearence?
235/35/19 Front
295/30/19 Rear
Frank
Also, my fenders are already rolled. No lip at all on the entire top section. Should this give me enough clearence?
235/35/19 Front
295/30/19 Rear
Frank
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I have this size on my 1990 S4 and they are factory rolled. Should fit but you'll need to check your offsets. I had to put a 15mm spacer IIRC on the rear. 928 motorsports had them in stock.
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Use andrew's offset calculator.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzC7...kH&hl=en&pli=1
Once you open it in google docs, goto file and download it.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzC7...kH&hl=en&pli=1
Once you open it in google docs, goto file and download it.
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Jeff, do you get any rubbing over bumps? Is your speedo really off? I looked at a few other threads and it appears that the speedo would be off about 3mph at 60. I can live with that. Can you use closed lugs?
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Behold, lobster claws:
![](https://webfiles.uci.edu/redwards/public/Lobster%20claw%20wheels%2011-26-12.jpg)
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To me, those are one of the ugliestnrims Porsche evet made. I guess painting them black will hide the design more and make them look a little better.
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Those are "lobster FORKs"
Look wicked nice....
I have them on my car
![](http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=5437&pictureid=20508)
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Look wicked nice....
I have them on my car
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Thanks. I actually prefer them in silver but could get a great deal on a black set. I took the car for a short spin today through some of the local NJ roads and am getting second thoughts due to the potholes. My old car had 40 series tires out back (Mustang 285/40/17) and I never had a problem. Any real world driving impressions with 30 series?
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I passed on the matt black wheels but have a chance to buy some silver ones now. The rears on these have an et of 51. My understanding of offsets is very basic but I believe I can use these without a spacer (as opposed to the et68 backs) and end up with the same tire placement within the fender. Is this correct? If this setups works, will the studs stick out too much. Thanks for your help and if I'm totally off base please correct me.