16" performance tires on new A4

[Chris Dyer]

Your dealer is um, dumb, but most are...wait a sec, my family had a 
dealership *DOH!*

A simple check of the tread pattern will show whether or not it's a 
performance tire.  Also, look on the sidewall at all the letters/#'s/etc.: 
is there a "M+S"? This stands for mud & snow (I think?), meaning it's suited 
for "all-weather" use. If still not sure, send the list the writing from the 
sidewall & we'll tell ya (brand, type, size, etc.)

I'm guessing you have the stock tires from the Audi factory sport package. 
You could get by with these in the winter, but I think you'll be much 
happier with dedicated winter/ice/snow tires all 'round. Other listers can 
inundate you with their tire recommendations. Lotta money up front, but keep 
in mind each set of tires will last 2ce as long!

Have fun w/your new purchase!


>From: Bob Trevithick <rft at rochester.rr.com>
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: 16" performance tires on new A4
>Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2000 10:32:55 -0400
>
>I'm new to this list, so please forgive if this is an old question.
>
>We picked up our new A4 1.8T last night, and it has the 16" performance
>wheels/tires.
>
>The dealer couldn't answer this question, which seems odd to me:
>
>Are the 16" performance tires All-Season?  Or are they just for dry roads?
>
>Do we need to get some real winter tires for Upstate New York winters, or
>will these be fine?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Bob
>
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