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17" wheels over r32 brakes
« on: November 13, 2013, 05:49:06 pm »
Trying to sought out some winters for the golf, just wondered if anyone knows if these a8 wheels will fit?

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=511396#entry5345346 (a8 monoblocks)

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Re: 17" wheels over r32 brakes
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2013, 06:02:04 pm »
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Used to have Edition 30 - number 009 and a GT TDI 140.
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Re: 17" wheels over r32 brakes
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2013, 08:42:14 pm »
17's will clear R32 brakes. I have just fitted my winters. Only thing you will have to check will be the offset to make sure you have the clearance.

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Re: 17" wheels over r32 brakes
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2013, 08:48:57 pm »
This was mine with Audi 17s last winter

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Re: 17" wheels over r32 brakes
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2013, 08:53:30 pm »
More R32/S3 brake photo whoring  :signLOL: Mine behind 17" Classix.


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Re: 17" wheels over r32 brakes
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2013, 08:54:32 pm »
They all look great behind 17's

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Re: 17" wheels over r32 brakes
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2013, 08:59:11 pm »
This year behind Monza's



But the Audi ones almost stuck out so check the offset
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Re: 17" wheels over r32 brakes
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2013, 09:05:39 pm »
The offset is et40 on a 7.5j wheel so was thinking it should fit. My wheels now are 8j et45 so they should sit roughly the same.

What's the width and size on the audi wheels in the pic?

I've seen 17's over the brakes before, just not sure on the caliper clearance.

More questions, lol. Is everyone running 225/45/17 tyres?

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Re: 17" wheels over r32 brakes
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2013, 09:07:55 pm »
Yes to tyre size and honestly can't recall the wheel dimensions, I got shot of them right after winter.
Used to have Edition 30 - number 009 and a GT TDI 140.
Now have an S4 B8 Avant (stage 2)