[Biturbos4] can i run 235/40/17's on my 2000S4

[Henry Nisiewicz]

When I purchased my 2001 S4, I immediately upgraded to Michelin Pilot Sport
in the 234/45-17 size on the stock Avus rims.

No clearance problems and the 10 mm wider tire does provide a bit more rim
protection, 5 mm, nominally.

Hank


> [Original Message]
> From: Shaun Blair <shaun_blair at hotmail.com>
> To: <biturbos4 at www.audifans.com>
> Date: 5/2/2008 8:07:05 AM
> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] can i run 235/40/17's on my 2000S4
>
>
>
> im resistant to order the 235/45-17 on the stock avus rims if im not sure
they will fit. does anyone run this size on there 2000 S4?
>
> thanks , shaun
>
>
>
> > CC: koenigj at comcast.net
> > From: glenahan at vfemail.net
> > Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] can i run 235/40/17's on my 2000S4
> > Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 08:30:32 -0400
> > To: shaun_blair at hotmail.com
> > 
> > Boy am I getting confused.
> > yes, 245/40 is closer mathematically to 225/45. In fact 255/40 is  
> > almost spot on.
> > 
> > Issue is, do any of them fit under the fenders.
> > 
> > What does any of this have to do with seat time?
> > 
> > Grant
> > 
> > On May 1, 2008, at 4:55 PM, Shaun Blair wrote:
> > 
> > >
> > > thanks john
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > first:you said
> > >
> > >> 245/40x17 is closer to the overall diameter of the OE package, and  
> > >> more desireable for
> > >
> > > that reason.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > closer than what? the oe is 225 45 i want to go 235 40
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > second: the reason im going to the track to get More seat time,  
> > > instruction,
> > >
> > > etc.,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >> From: koenigj at comcast.net
> > >> To: biturbos4 at www.audifans.com
> > >> Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 13:48:16 -0400
> > >> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] can i run 235/40/17's on my 2000S4
> > >>
> > >> Rob doesn't say what the offset was on those 8.5 in. wheels --  
> > >> that will make a
> > >> difference, too, as to whether things will rub.
> > >>
> > >> 245/40x17 is closer to the overall diameter of the OE package, and  
> > >> more desireable for
> > >> that reason.
> > >>
> > >> I mean no personal offense, but there is the expression that the  
> > >> best upgrade one can make
> > >> for track driving is to improve the part behind the wheel.  More  
> > >> seat time, instruction,
> > >> etc., would likely do more for improving track performance that an  
> > >> extra 10mm of section
> > >> width in the tires.
> > >>
> > >> Regards,
> > >> John
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > >> From: "Shaun Blair" <shaun_blair at hotmail.com>
> > >> To: "Rob Cheng" <rcheng at mindspring.com>; "DocWyte"  
> > >> <docwyte at comcast.net>; "KielMapes"
> > >> <kpm159 at gmail.com>
> > >> Cc: <biturbos4 at www.audifans.com>
> > >> Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 11:32 AM
> > >> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] can i run 235/40/17's on my 2000S4
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> thanks fro the reply,,, im  pretty sure it will be fine for me to  
> > >> do this i just have to
> > >> keep in mind this will lower my car even more and it will make my  
> > >> ridi stiffer and buppier
> > >> also.  i think it will do better on the track though.   i dont  
> > >> understand why you had to
> > >> raise the height when you went wider to the 245/40-17 , from the  
> > >> 235/40-17???
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>> Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 11:06:14 -0400
> > >>> From: rcheng at mindspring.com
> > >>> To: shaun_blair at hotmail.com; docwyte at comcast.net; kpm159 at gmail.com
> > >>> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] can i run 235/40/17's on my 2000S4
> > >>> CC: biturbos4 at www.audifans.com
> > >>
> > >>>
> > >>> FWIW, I ran 235/40-17 on 8.5" rims on a lowered S4 (~25.5" FR  
> > >>> fender height) with no
> > >>> issues.  245/40-17 on the same wheel required me to raise the  
> > >>> ride height a little.
> > >>>
> > >>> On the stock 7.5" rim the tire will be pinched a little which  
> > >>> certainly will help to
> > >>> prevent rubbing.
> > >>>
> > >>> Rob
> > >>
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