sgtstrev Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Hi i am looking at fitting some new alloys to my s8 1998 would like to continue with 18" alloys but are having trouble finding alloys with same offset as the factory fit ones having a offset of ET48 . Would anybody be able to clear up what ones fit and what offset i can get away with and what adverse effects this will have on suspension and bearing loads etc . Have spoken to a couple of retailers and are getting conflicting reports on what offset i can get even to the extent that apparently Et 48 would not work :confused:as they would contact the brake calipers any help would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure11 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 (edited) These fit.... Fox RS8 8.5J x 20 et 35. For sale soon as well................. The thing about wheel fitment is that the style also plays a part. The dish on these wheels precluded me fitting a big brake kit whereas the 19" Replica RS6 alloys I have for the winter will take it fine. Both are ET 35 but there is no dish on the RS6 reps. In fact the spokes are further out at the rims thean the mounting face. With the RS8s the spokes were in line with the mounting face. There are people on here running ETs as low as 15. It's all a matter of wheel width / ET / and design. I'm now in the market for a set of summer wheels and am limited to wheel style where the spokes are further out than the mounting face because of the calipers I've bought. They do exist becase I had the brakes desined for the 19" wheels. HTH Mike Edited December 1, 2008 by Figure11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtstrev Posted December 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 must admit they do look nice but would like to stick with 18`s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Architex mA8tey Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Boy oh boy you got that baby shiner than Paul Daniels' head! nice one Mike, shes looking gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny12 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 have some 19" MTM replicas unused(stickers still on the tyres!)...im thinking of getting rid of if your intrested...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure11 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Piccys or link to web page? I'm really after a staggard set up but may be interested. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtstrev Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 sounds interesting the 19`s how much would you be after for them and what tyres do you have fitted to them:roflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoneman Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 i run a et23 on a 9.5x20 with 275/30 tyre on the rear of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny12 Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I brought them in September for £750 so would be looking for £650 they have Falkens on them with a 45 profile(I think!). If I get £650 for them then cool if not I will get them powder coated and put them on when the weather gets a little better!! Will put some picks up Soon! I can also deliver in the South East for a little extra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGray Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I have these Mandrus Emil wheels for sale: 19x9.5 on the rear and 19x8.5 on the front Brand new Goodyear F1 tyres on the rears Fronts need replacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny12 Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 How much do you want for the Mandrus's?....i like those...alot!!! these are my MTM reps up against the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure11 Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 i run a et23 on a 9.5x20 with 275/30 tyre on the rear of mine. James, If you pot a sstraight edge across the diameter of your wheels how far out from the bodywork does the rim / tyre wall protrude please? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phila8 Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 how much do you want for those wheels mate, v interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoneman Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 James,If you pot a sstraight edge across the diameter of your wheels how far out from the bodywork does the rim / tyre wall protrude please? Mike it would be about flush if it was set to normal camber but i run full negitive so its tucked in at the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure11 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Thanks James. I'm looking to change my wheels for the summer. Gonna try some 10s on the rear with an et of 42 running 305/30-20. Should just fit!!! 255/35-20 0n the front. Probably these in black. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzono1 Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hi SGTSTREV if you do get your new alloys are you planning on selling you old 18" S8 alloys. I am looking for a set of S8 18" Avus alloys with or with out tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtstrev Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 unfortunatly not, planning on a strip down , acid bath and respray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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