S4 wheels on '89 200?

[Igor Kessel <four_rings@worldnet.att.net>]

Daniel Hussey wrote:

Will the S4 wheels fit on an '89 200TQ (not lowered)?  I know
someone selling a set of S4 wheels.  I like the design and I
also like the fact that they are 16".  If they fit my car, 
I'd like to get them.  Does anyone know if they will fit?
Yes or no answers please.  I got 2 different answers
from several people last time and no one knew for sure.
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I do. The answer is no. BTDT. 
I've actually tried them on my '89 200TQ and they did not clear the rear
fenders by a laaarge margin.

Your wheels are 6x15, ET 45, 205mm wide.
S4 has 8x16, ET 35, 225 wide.
Simple calculations show that the sidewall will be thrown outwards by
25+10+(20/2)=45mm.

You can always try to flare the fenders, but that's a very risky
project. I was successful, but I ran the mild 205/55 on 7.5x16, ET38
combo. The 225/50 on 7.5x16, ET35 combo did not clear the rear fenders
even after flaring.

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Igor Kessel
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