38mm should fit just fine. I was using 15x7" wheels with 35mm offset to
autocross on. Tires were 225/50-15 Yoko AVSi. No rubbing, except for the
RR fender lip. I had coilovers, tho, so with more roll you might have more
issues. The beam axle can be adjusted slightly by loosening the mounting
points, there is some slack in the holes.
Another wheel-dependent issue I had was with brake clearance. My 97 had the
larger 288mm front discs, and with new pads, my Borbet Type E wheels rubbed
the caliper. Inside wheel weights also tend to hit. Your wheel choice
might be OK.
I think all the A4 chassis cars went to 5x100mm, so finding more wheels
should be easier.
Search http://www.wheelspecs.com/main/index.php
and the VR6 library:
http://www.gti-vr6.net/library/WheelsTires_index.html#Wheels
-Paul Andrews
# 42 CS Really Blue 94 Miata
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 10:38:38 -0800
From: <c102071@cox.net>
Subject: VR-6 Wheel Fit
I have an A-3 chassis with 15/6.5 wheels with a 43 mm offset. I nearly
certain it's a 5X100 bolt circle.
Would using 15/6.5 wheels with a 38 mm offset fit, and be showroom stock
legal? And what's the largest tire size that won't rub?
And what other cars have OEM wheels with these specs. VW only used them on
the VR-6, and GLX which makes second hand ones hard to find.
Thanks,
Dan
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