[Biturbos4] Winter wheels

[Grant Lenahan]

215/55-16
On my c5 I run 225/55-16

Sent from my phone -- please forgive my typos!

On Nov 8, 2012, at 2:17 PM, "John Koenig" <koenigj at comcast.net> wrote:

> 
> Oversize in what dimension(s)?
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Grant Lenahan [mailto:glenahan at vfemail.net]
> Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 1:44 AM
> To: John Koenig
> Cc: <biturbos4 at www.audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Winter wheels
> 
> 
> A slight oversize tire helps immensely
> 
> Grant
> 
> Sent from my phone -- please forgive my typos!
> 
> On Nov 7, 2012, at 8:23 PM, "John Koenig" <koenigj at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> I've had the Momos and the AT Italias -- none of them are round anymore.
>> 
>> The narrower section width of a 16" tire of the OE-equivalant overall
>> diameter is a great trick.
>> Check out the tires used on ice/snow set-ups for rally cars.
>> 
>> ~John
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: biturbos4-bounces at www.audifans.com
>> [mailto:biturbos4-bounces at www.audifans.com]On Behalf Of Henry Nisiewicz
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 11:11 AM
>> To: Mark Rosenkrantz; Richard van der Hoff
>> Cc: biturbos4 at www.audifans.com
>> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Winter wheels
>> 
>> 
>> When I purchased my 2001 S4 sedan in 2001, I went to Tire Rack and got a
>> set of AT Italia S5 16 x 7's with 205/55-HR16 Michelin Pilot Alpins.  The
>> AT Italia's were one of only two or three wheels at that time that cleared
>> the S-4's OEM front brakes.  Most likely they're no longer available, but
>> the folks at Tire Rack should be able to come up with some alternatives.
>> 
>> The advantage of 16's over 17's for winter is of course the taller
> sidewall
>> and the narrower tread with the about the same load rating.  I've been
>> participating in the Audi Club's winter ice driving schools for many years
>> and have found this arrangement very satisfactory.
>> 
>> Hank (in Wisconsin)
>> 
>> 
>>> [Original Message]
>>> From: Mark Rosenkrantz <speedracer.mark at gmail.com>
>>> To: Richard van der Hoff <richard at sw1v.org>
>>> Cc: biturbos4 at www.audifans.com <biturbos4 at www.audifans.com>
>>> Date: 11/7/2012 9:48:55 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Winter wheels
>>> 
>>> There were a few, really few 16" rims that would fit a B5S4... But they
>> may be no longer made.  Anything newer, you're at 17" for sure.  TireRack
>> might have some alloy rims well under $150 each... A good investment.
> With
>> my wholesale account I get a decent discount on rims, but I can't drop
>> ship... So unless you're near Binghamton, NY you could try to find someone
>> local that deals with them.  Avoid the steelies... They just look awful
> and
>> are likely heavier and even more prone to salt corrosion.
>>> 
>>> Mark Rosenkrantz
>>> Typos sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>> On Nov 7, 2012, at 9:45 AM, Richard van der Hoff <richard at sw1v.org>
> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Well, (a) the tyres are more expensive, and (b) I can't find any steel
>> 17s, so the wheels are /much/ more expensive.
>>>> 
>>>> On 07/11/2012 14:36, Shaun Blair wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> what is wrong with 17'S ....
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2012 14:08:22 +0000
>>>>>> From: quattro at rvanderhoff.org.uk
>>>>>> To: biturbos4 at www.audifans.com
>>>>>> Subject: [Biturbos4] Winter wheels
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi guys,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> It's well past time I bought a set of winter tyres. I've been thinking
>>>>>> about getting a second set of rims to go with them, but that only
>> really
>>>>>> seems worthwhile if I can get some 16" steel ones to fit.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> So, I know that a lot of 16" wheels won't fit over the B5 S4 brakes -
>>>>>> does any body have any experience with ones that do?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Richard
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