255/35 R19 is larger than stock diameter by about an inch. Not sure if there would be room for it. 17s will not fit over the front brakes. A handful of 18s will, however. There's an ongoing list in the rs3 wheel fitment thread in this forum.
So I just test fitted my 18" b8 s4 winter wheels to see if they fit. With 8mm spacer, There is about 1mm of clearance between the calliper and barrel. Not sure if this is safe
So I just test fitted my 18" b8 s4 winter wheels to see if they fit. With 8mm spacer, There is about 1mm of clearance between the calliper and barrel. Not sure if this is safe
The second picture looks like more than 1mm (more like 5) - do the wheel balance weights line up with the caliper? does it spin around?
I ran 2 winters with wheels that had ~5mm clearance (the wheel weights were within 1mm of the calipers, the rest of the wheel was ~5-6mm) without issue.
If the distance is literally 1mm between the wheel and caliper, I'd say no go just because that could easily be within margin of error (any bump or pothole that flexes the wheel could cause damage).
I can confirm the Neuspeed RSe10 wheels will fit the RS3
I got in some 18"x8.5" in a et 45 offset
They're flowformed so they should be strong and they only weigh 20.3 lbs.
Impeccable customer service from Jerry at Neuspeed!
Probably about 3-5mm of clearance at the tightest points at the top and bottom of the caliper to the barrel of the rim. The spokes have ample of clearance. You could likely run with weights just behind the spokes but I'll probably run them in the tire channel about 2" inboard just to be safe.
Be wary, I have Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 in 245/35R19 on the stock 19x8 et47 stock wheels and they rub.
When backing up and front wheels fully turned, the tires rub in the wheel well.
Oh well....:snowcool:
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