16" wheels on my 80 2.6E Avant - Page 2

John. · 24-02-14, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben

ET35 is 2 mm more poke, but with the extra ~40 mm wheel width over the stock 6" you'll end up with ~22mm more poke in total, which is nice

......and there we have it!

Nick Andrews · 25-02-14, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by slacky

I think some 16" wheels really suit the b4

This is "sumpcracker's" on retrorides
http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/112676?page=9

Wow how good does that look!

I bought a black sport grille for my Avant but it won't fit because of the bonnet release.

Having looked on a tyre size checker I reckon 225/50 could be the best bet on 7.5 inch rims. The radius difference is approx. 0.6%. Would these fit OK?

John. · 25-02-14, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by slacky

This is "sumpcracker's" on retrorides
http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/112676?page=9

Love it!

Nick Andrews · 27-02-14, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

ET35 is 2 mm more poke, but with the extra ~40 mm wheel width over the stock 6" you'll end up with ~22mm more poke in total, which is nice

My 10-spokes are 7J x 15 so the new wheels are not much wider, but the cup style rim makes them appear wider.

Are 225 50 16 tyres the best size to fit?

Anyone else had 7.5x16s on a B4?

Andy10v · 27-02-14, 07:40 PM

That will fit fine.

Stock ABY S2 (b4) wheels are 7.5x16 ET37 with 205/55/16. I ran 225/50 16 for more rubber (stock fit on 100s4 on the same wheels).

225 will bulge a little, 205 slightly flatter side walls if that matters to you.

Nick Andrews · 28-02-14, 10:32 AM

Thanks for the info. Andy.

I collected the wheels last night and assuming they fit they will be off to be restored next week as they are currently gold.
I didn't check the centre bore so hopefully they are the same as they will really suit the car. The wheels are DBV Caribic Cups. Not sure where they are made.

I picked up a spare tyre for my 10 spokes in Bolsover the other night and the guy's neighbour had an identical Laser Red 2.6E Avant to mine, except it was matt pink.

27-02-14, 07:40 PM	#15
Andy10v Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stirling Posts: 861	That will fit fine. Stock ABY S2 (b4) wheels are 7.5x16 ET37 with 205/55/16. I ran 225/50 16 for more rubber (stock fit on 100s4 on the same wheels). 225 will bulge a little, 205 slightly flatter side walls if that matters to you. __________________ 2005 350z GT Sold-1992 3B S2 coupe-RS2+, 996s, konis, forged rods, rear torsen.... Sold-1993 ABY coupe

28-02-14, 10:32 AM	#16
Nick Andrews Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sheffield Posts: 98	Thanks for the info. Andy. I collected the wheels last night and assuming they fit they will be off to be restored next week as they are currently gold. I didn't check the centre bore so hopefully they are the same as they will really suit the car. The wheels are DBV Caribic Cups. Not sure where they are made. I picked up a spare tyre for my 10 spokes in Bolsover the other night and the guy's neighbour had an identical Laser Red 2.6E Avant to mine, except it was matt pink.