Wheels - Replicas w/correct ET, or OEM w/spacers?

[shark_90]

I'm looking at wheels for the S2 of joy. I'm not a massive fan of replica wheels but thereagain I'm even less of a fan of spacers.

I can get replica 18x8 ET35 wheels or I can have OEM 18x8 ET43/45 and use 10/12mm spacers.

What's the best thing to do, as to not upset the handling too much?

[shao_khan]

I would be tempted with a set of new style Avus wheels (they are 18s arent they?) and use spacers if necessary. Would look almost how it was intended then.

[shark_90]

You know me too well mate

[shao_khan]

TBH When I have used spacers in the past never really noted any difference to handling, my TT had spacers just so the wheels filled the arches better, no other reason, and never felt any adverse effects.

Is the S2 5x112? (its not one of the old 104/108 patterns is it?) The other option would be a nice set of BBS rims as these were quite often seen on Audis at the time. Some one like the OE crew would build you a set to spec - so perhaps run 10 x 18 at the rear? Colour could then be picked to retain OEM look, but bit more width in the rear?

[Scotty]

If they spacers return the offset to OEM spec with the OEM wheels AND money's not an issue then that's probably the way to go.

I wouldn't use spacers except to correct an offset.

[MarkB]

BBS wheels are nice and great quality. I'm running them on both my cars. One set bought second hand in the UK and the more recent set bought new on ebay.de. Some bargains to be had on ebay IMO