Wheel Size and Offsets

[DJ8226]

Evening all, can anyone tell me what the offset and stud diameter arrangement is on an S3 (2.9) Will 4 stud 15" Sierra wheels fit straight on? TIA Damon

Edited by DJ8226 on Monday 24th January 20:33

[Gerald-TVR]

PCD for S series is 4x108 (108mm, 4 stud) with an ET of 25

[DJ8226]

Thanks Norman what would an increased ET dimension do (think this is the offset) apologies for my ignorance. Also what is the rim width on standard S Alloys?

[phillpot]

DJ8226 said:

what is the rim width on standard S Alloys?

7 inches

Too much offset and wheels will stick outside of bodywork, too much inset and wheels or tyres could foul on suspension and fronts could rub on full lock.

Too much inset can, within reason, be rectified with wheel spacers/longer studs

Others may warn you of excessive loadings on wheel bearings etc but (imho) unless you're going outlandish don't think this is a problem.

[Gerald-TVR]

phillpot said:

DJ8226 said:

what is the rim width on standard S Alloys?

7 inches

Too much offset and wheels will stick outside of bodywork, too much inset and wheels or tyres could foul on suspension and fronts could rub on full lock.

Too much inset can, within reason, be rectified with wheel spacers/longer studs

Others may warn you of excessive loadings on wheel bearings etc but (imho) unless you're going outlandish don't think this is a problem.

^ Wot he said

[DJ8226]

Thanks Guys. Just need to find some suitable ones now albeit I am not 100% on the idea as do like the originals aswell.

[TVRooom]

Just a question about S3 wheels:
Because offsets and other measurements are hard to translate: can anyone tell me (in laymans terms) with wich 'regular' car S3 wheels are comparable. In other words, can I go to my local wheel specialist en tell him I want (for example) 'Ford Mondeo' or 'Mazda 6' 16" or 17" wheels?

This because I am thinking of fitting my S3C with antracite or black wheels, with a hint of 'spider' like look, yet not to extreme for the 'S' model.

[de Auge]

Hallo Paul,

Lochkreis und Einpresstiefe reichen um die richtige Felge zu finden.
Die Reifenhändler haben die Daten je Felge vorrätig.

Gruß Rolf

[tozerman]

TVRooom said:

Just a question about S3 wheels: I am thinking of fitting my S3C with antracite or black wheels, with a hint of 'spider' like look, yet not to extreme for the 'S' model.

Good thinking, I went for these in the end, size 7 x 16 et25 offset, although I did consider having the rears done in et15 to bring the rear wheels out more



Cheers.....Tony..

[magpies]

my S1 Slots are 7 x 15 ET29 - thought they were supposed to be ET25?

[phillpot]

Think this variance has been mentioned in the past (Gerald TVR?) but what's 4mm between friends