[BiturboS4] 16" wheels?

[Step88]

I'm got this second hand from my 2000's previous owner, but he told me that
he got the 16" snows because that is what Audi recommended.  He also said
that when he told this to the Tire Rack, they agreed.  However, when I
briefly looked at the TR website, I only saw 17's listed for the S4.  I'm
not sure what to make of it, but I've got the 16" Blizzaks in the garage,
ready to go on at the first forcast of snow.

Bob Stephenson

----- Original Message -----
From: "John M. Harrison" <JohnMH at uwyo.edu>
To: "Matt twentyV" <matt_20v at yahoo.com>; "Bill Coleman"
<billc928 at earthlink.net>; <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 2:17 PM
Subject: RE: [BiturboS4] 16" wheels?


> My dealer recommended 16" wheels with snow tires due to the lower cost.
> I went for Tirerack's recommended 17x7.5 stock size wheels with Dunlop
> Winter Sport tires.  I like them very much - highly recommended.  Don't
> know of any reason to go with 16s other than the cost and possible
> additional sidewall to bounce off curbs.  Might be more tolerant of big
> potholes?
>
> 2001 S4 Avant loaded, stock except snow tires, 15,000 miles
>
> John M. Harrison
> University of Wyoming
> Space Management Office
> Facilities Planning
> johnmh at uwyo.edu
> 307-766-2408
>
>