"soft" wheels

[Grant Lenahan]

Narrower tires are better for snow.  Higher profile provide better 
protection in snow as well,and elongate the contact patch 
longitudinally.  COmmonly accepted, and proven in my experience, that 
it (-1) is a superior snow combination.

Going even further, the 45-series OEM tramline and offer little 
protection against potholes, chuckholes, and debris.  While I have no 
plans to change them, I'm not so sure the 17' wheels are such a great 
idea. when they must be paired with 45-series sidewalls.

Grant

>Grant, Doesn't the S4 come with 17's on it?  Correct me if i am wrong, but
>why would you want to go to a smaller rim on that car?
>
>Mike
>
>>>>>>
>I'm about to buy a set of wheels/tires for my new '00 S4, and was planning
>on
>205/55/16s on Ronal R-7s.  Thanks, folks.
>Grant
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