That time of year is coming- snow tire recommendation

[Douglas Frank]

Benjamin Kwan wrote:
> 
> I have a new 2001.5 A4 1.8Tq with the sport package.  The sport package
> consists of 17" rims with 225/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sports.  I know these
> will not cut it in the snow.  Do you think it would be OK to put my old
> 195/65/15 Yokohama Guardex's from my old 92 100CSq on there.  Same bolt
> pattern and offset.

If the wheel fits, I don't see why not.  Tirerack.com says the rolling
diameter of the Michelins is 24.8" vs. 24.1" for the Yoko's.  (837 revs/mile
vs. 861).  With the snows on, your speedo will read about 2% high (you'd be
going slower than it says).

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