[2088]

I would not use an impact wrench. Spend your money on a long handle and appropriate 1/2” drive socket, plus a torque wrench.

What is the correct torque setting for the ID.4 lug nuts?

 

[Dougie01]

The online owners manual says:

 

[3032]

Your Costco installed the same size tire front and back? They won't do that over here.

It's the Costco Corporate policy that they'll only sell and install tires size for size.

You can just buy the tires there and have another tire shop install them.

 

[Reeler]

I am looking at some 18" alloy Audi S4 rims. Not sure if they will fit. What does the J in 8J for the rim width mean?

 

[Dougie01]

It's the shape of the bead. J on every car I ever saw.

 

[Stinsy]

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[Stinsy]

I am looking at some 18" alloy Audi S4 rims. Not sure if they will fit. What does the J in 8J for the rim width mean?

Don’t worry about the “J” worry about the centre bore diameter. Most VW are 57.1, most Audi are 66.5. You can adapt with a spigot but something to think about.

 

[TLEanon]

It's the Costco Corporate policy that they'll only sell and install tires size for size.

You can just buy the tires there and have another tire shop install them.

You're kind of late to the party because I bought the tires at Costco and they installed them. They said it was fine since the circumference was the same (their policy is within 3%). I have the 20" stock wheels and my snowies are on 18" wheels, 235/60R18 tire size specifically.

 

[hilld]

You're kind of late to the party because I bought the tires at Costco and they installed them. They said it was fine since the circumference was the same (their policy is within 3%). I have the 20" stock wheels and my snowies are on 18" wheels, 235/60R18 tire size specifically.

I have experienced where they would install the tires on the wheels but not onto the car, so I just tossed them in the back. They went by the sticker on the door as the only size permitted. Makes sense from a liability / lawyer talk.

 

[TLEanon]

I have experienced where they would install the tires on the wheels but not onto the car, so I just tossed them in the back. They went by the sticker on the door as the only size permitted. Makes sense from a liability / lawyer talk.

They are the same size though, because the tires are taller. So it doesn’t mess up the speedometer/odometer or anything. Also our owner’s manual lists this as an OE tire size

 

[Tsmithmuskegon]

Thanks for the recommendation..

 

[3032]

Update: mission accomplished! I had to pay Costco an extra $38 for lug nuts.....

I'm pretty sure VAG uses lug bolts, not lug nuts?

 

[3032]

What is the correct torque setting for the ID.4 lug nuts?

Perhaps lug bolts not lug nuts?

 

[3032]

You're kind of late to the party because I bought the tires at Costco and they installed them. They said it was fine since the circumference was the same (their policy is within 3%). I have the 20" stock wheels and my snowies are on 18" wheels, 235/60R18 tire size specifically.

Correct size for snow tires.

 

[3032]

Don’t worry about the “J” worry about the centre bore diameter. Most VW are 57.1, most Audi are 66.5. You can adapt with a spigot but something to think about.

Y, the 57.1-66.5 hub centering rings or hub rings will allow to mount Audi wheels to VW vehicles.

 

[3032]

I am looking at some 18" alloy Audi S4 rims. Not sure if they will fit. What does the J in 8J for the rim width mean?

8 = The wheel width in inch
J = The wheel profile cross-section for passenger vehicle
JJ = The wheel profile cross-section for 4x4, SUV

 

[3032]

I guess you can’t use the oe lug nuts on the Audi wheels but otherwise no issues.

But Costco was able to use aftermarket ones on the Audi wheels?

 

[3032]

Thanks for the recommendation..

Nice wheels. What kind of wheels are they? Can you give us the flat face pic. of the wheel? Pls and thanku.

 

[Tsmithmuskegon]

Nice wheels. What kind of wheels are they? Can you give us the flat face pic. of the wheel? Pls and thanku.

Same exact setup as the first post in this thread..

 

[TLEanon]

I'm pretty sure VAG uses lug bolts, not lug nuts?

Pretty sure you can quote multiple posts in your reply so you don’t need to reply to the same thread 7 times in a row. Isn’t learning fun?

Correct size for snow tires.

I’m aware. I was addressing the person who claimed Costco would not install them because they are not the same size as my stock setup. Edit: oh wait that was you, lol. Now I’m confused.

But Costco was able to use aftermarket ones on the Audi wheels?

Yes. I don’t think the lug bolts work on the Audi wheels for whatever reason. I don’t see why they would lie about it, doesn’t matter to them one way or another.