Looking at a 2018 Sportback GS - anyone have any experience?

[WinnerGS]

Very very sharp! Are those Cascada wheels? They look terrific!

Thanks! There are Cascada wheels with 5mm spacers.

 

[Oscarr]

I've had my 2019 GS since new. I often drive it harder than I should because its so much fun. It seems to be well made as it hasn't developed any creeks or groans and it remains tight as new. Not a single thing has gone wrong, nothing. What I appreciate the most is the controlled ride the electric suspension gives.

 

[Somebody Else]

Thanks! There are Cascada wheels with 5mm spacers.

I know this an old post but were the spacers required to clear the Brembos or more for look?

 

[Jack GS]

The Cascada wheels have an offset of ET 41. In contrast, the factory GS wheels have an offset of ET 49.

Offset is not the only thing that affects the clearance to the caliper, but that's not an insignificant change. It is my understanding that the spacers are required, but hopefully @WinnerGS can confirm.


@jeffcam1211 has previously confirmed that spacers are a necessity:

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Post in thread '20" Cascada rims on a GS'

May 1, 2021

Got the wheels installed on Thursday and washed her up today. Im pretty happy with the results!

My only regret is getting the 255 wide tires. Frankly, 245's would have been better as the BFG Comp 2 A/S have a fairly chunky sidewall/shoulder design. They're only 5mm wider per side but the extra width is visible. Also, a word to the wise if anyone else wants to try this..... You absolutely need 5mm wheel spacers minimum to fit around the Brembos. I had the shop first try and install these without the spacers and sure enough, they didn't fit. Luckily, I bought the set JackGS...

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