[A4 1.8TQ] Tire Swap?

[Michael L. Riebs]

> They've got plenty of tread left. I'm wondering if it would be worth it to
> swap them out with the crap (but brand new) BFG Touring T/A's that are on
my
> 98 A4 1.8TQ? (Got 'em with the car when I bought it used this Fall).

Crap? Are you just refering to the winter handling, or in general? I thought
BFG T T/A was a pretty good tire?!?

> The only issue as far as I can see is size. On the A4 now are the BFG's in
> 205/55-16, the Conti's are 215/55-16. I know it doesn't make sense to go
to
> a wider tire in the snow, but I'm thinking the M&S rating and studs will
> more than make this up compared to the weak T/A's.

There was some discussion about fitting chains to newer German cars, and the
fit under the fenders a few days ago. Based on that discussion, you may have
a problem mounting the taller tires... As you know, if you go wider, you
also must go with a lower profile to maintain the same height - and
therefore speedo and odo readings! The taller tire, in addition to making
your instruments wrong - may not fit the height of the wheelwell...

Good luck!

Michael Riebs
Grand Rapids, MI
'90 V8Q (#7)
'98 A6Q Avant (#6)
Only 6 & 7 remain.