A3 8V - 18x8.5 ET40 - will they fit?

[tinovator]

Hi all,
I have A3 8V 2.0TDI S-line and would like to put some new wheels on it. I was looking at Japan Racing JR28 which are only in dimension 18x8.5 ET40.
I am thinking of getting those wheels but want to be sure that they will not rub the fender while using 225/40/18.

Thanks!

 

[makelja]

Sportback or Saloon? Completely different setups.

Wheel offsets

Hi chaps, I’m looking around for some aftermarket wheels and just wondering if anyone knows what offset would they have to be to sit flush with the body. Don’t really want to go down the path of getting spacers as I think a wheel with the right offset would be better.

audi-sport.net

 

[tinovator]

Sportback or Saloon? Completely different setups.

Wheel offsets

Hi chaps, I’m looking around for some aftermarket wheels and just wondering if anyone knows what offset would they have to be to sit flush with the body. Don’t really want to go down the path of getting spacers as I think a wheel with the right offset would be better.

audi-sport.net

Saloon

 

[makelja]

You should be fine with that setup you are thinking of.

The 17's are there just as the standard wheel.

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[tinovator]

You should be fine with that setup you are thinking of.

The 17's are there just as the standard wheel.

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Well, I'm getting a lot of different answers
Some say it will rub if there is weight in the car, some say it will be ok, I don't want to spend bunch of money only to find out it is rubbing all the way and it is not usable.

 

[makelja]

If you compare those with the set I had in mine it will definately not rub. Also I know there has been a set of 10x18 et40 on a 8V saloon without rubbing.

This is the one.

BBS RSII

BBS RSII (RS711) 10" x 18" ET40

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And this is mine.

 

[tinovator]

If you compare those with the set I had in mine it will definately not rub. Also I know there has been a set of 10x18 et40 on a 8V saloon without rubbing.

This is the one.

BBS RSII

BBS RSII (RS711) 10" x 18" ET40

juiced.kuvat.fi

And this is mine.

You did someting to your suspension?

 

[makelja]

Yes. Eibach Sportline

 

[tinovator]

To give an answer for anybody else searching in the future. Yes, it will fit without a problem!

 

[maday007]

Hi guys,
I have an A3 8V 1.4tfsi and would like to put some new wheels on it. I was saw an 18x8.5 et 42 ( I have 17 on the car at the moment)
With a 225/40/18 set, would they fit without rubbing?
Ps: the car is lowered on lowering springs

 

[makelja]

Yes they will be fine.
2mm closer to suspension compared to Tinovator's set.

 

[kmat99]

To give an answer for anybody else searching in the future. Yes, it will fit without a problem!

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I know it's late but could you provide a few more pictures from the side which shows how flush they fit? I'm assuming it is on standard S-Line suspension, was looking at the exact same wheels for mine which is a 2017 facelift (also a sedan), so I assume it is the same thing, thanks!