D3 wheels on a D2 Problem !
 

I have just purchased a set of 20" D3 wheels with 275x35x20 tyres for my 2002 D2 S8. They seemed liked a bit of a bargain until I tried them on the car today. When I put the car back on the ground after fitting the rims I ran my hand round the tyre to check for clearance and my fronts are touching my front suspension arms.

I was so sure I had read on here that D3 rims were fine on a D2 but could anyone clarify and tell me the score please ?

I also hope no one suggests that the only way I can resolve this is by using spacers. I hate them and actually sold the set that was on this car when I bought it to a forum member.

Thanks for any help in advance guys !

You might want to ask Amar as this is what he said in my 20's thread: See: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showpost....4&postcount=13

What offset are the rims you bought?

I think you need 30% sidewall for 275mm wide tyre or 245 wide tyre if you go for 35% high sidewall.

Amar may still have the 275/30R20's he offered me:
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showpost....67&postcount=9

I think if you have the later aluminium hubs then it may be that you require spacers to bring the wheels out just a touch, it's only like 5-10mm needed but it is needed from memory. I hear what you're saying but you could to consider 15mm hubcentric spacers on the front and 20 mm versions on the rear and the car will look epic stance-wise! +++
If not then consider finding a set of 8.5 inch wheels of the same design rather than 9" width.

Ricky, I have a set of 20x8.5 FE wheels that are surplus, I am going to Ebay them eventually. Maybe we can come to some sort of a swap. PM if you want +++

tyre width
 

Ur issue is tyre width not rim width. 9j wheels r fine. Ideally u 255 35 20 tyres....but the 275 35 20 tend to b cheaper hence ur issue.

only 2options narrower tyres on front or minimum 5mm spacers

Thanks for all the comments guys. Ideally I don't want to go down the route of spacers but if I do have to I would definitely like to go as small as possible. Is the general concenus then that 5mm on each side would definitely get me away with 100% no chance of rubbing ? If its going to be touch and go what would I need to go with to be safe ?

Just curious also what tyre size makes my speedo read correct ?

a8/s8
 

I have amar old a8/s8 with 20 9inch 275/35/20 dunlops when I got the car no rubbing but very close so I got 5mm spacers just to give a bit more clearance I have no problems

Right guys ! Thank you very much for the detailed info as per usual. Off now to see where the cheapest place is to buy a set of 5mm spacers !!!!!

Cheers !