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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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What's the deal with Ultraleggera's and fitting?

I was thinking about putting some 17" UL's with 215's at 45...but with an offset of 37 I'm wondering how people are coping? Can this work "out of the box"?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by donato
I was thinking about putting some 17" UL's with 215's at 45...but with an offset of 37 I'm wondering how people are coping? Can this work "out of the box"?
I read that there was some issues with rubbing with some of the tire sizes. I believe the rubbing was on the inner fenders. I would like to better understand this as well.... which tire, size and suspension combos have potential rubbing issues....

Seems like lots of people go with these wheels so this MUST not be a major issue........

BTW, I have OZ UL wheels on my Audi A4 and they have been great!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 05:47 AM
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I have the same question, but I'm lowered on Hsports.

What alignment do I need to prevent rubbing with 215/45? I have adjustable camber plates and control rods. I think I read somewhere -2 on the front, -1.5 on the rear but I can't find it anymore.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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I'm running 16" Ultraleggeras with 205/50/16 tires. No rubbing issues. Ask Alex at Tire Rack whether your planned wheel/tire size will clear fenders. Possibly you may have to trim a bit for 215's.
 
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