New snow tire question - size

[Stephen Kormilo]

At 11:50 PM 17/09/02 -0400, you wrote:

>From: "Greg Galinsky" <nokian at msn.com>
>To: "ricematthews" <ricematthews at msn.com>, <quattro at audifans.com>
>Subject: Re: New snow tire question - size
>Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 22:30:55 -0500
>
>The 215/55-16 width is kind of at the upper limit of width for optimal
>function in deep snow or wet conditions.  The A4 don't seem to have the
>physical weight to justify that size.  More tendency of hydroplaning also
>with the 215 vs 205 tire; given the same tread style.
>
>I would vote for the 205/55-16.

I would actually 'vote' for 15" tires:  195/60-15 IIRC
I had this size on my 'ex' 98.5 A4 and they performed well in snow,
although the taller sidewall definitely made them 'softer' riding than the
stock 16" tires.

The 'narrower the better' for snow.

>Greg
>G & G Service
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "ricematthews" <ricematthews at msn.com>
>To: <quattro at audifans.com>
>Sent: Monday, September 16, 2002 9:55 PM
>Subject: New snow tire question - size
>
>
> > Since we've been on the topic of snow tires, I have a question about
>sizes.
> > Has anybody out there used a 215/55/16 snow tire on an A4Q?  I think this
>is
> > the stock tire size for an A6 and for the new A4.  I can get a decent deal
> > on
> > a set of Dunlop Winter Sports in this size and I wonder if it's worth it
>or
> > if I should really stick with the 205/55/16's (diameter difference seems
> > manageable - I'm more concerned about snow traction with the extra width).
> > Thanks!
> > -Mark
> >


Stephen Kormilo                            Silver 2002 Audi A4 3.0QM
		       Now departed:   Silver '98.5 Audi A4 2.8QM
				      Black '85 Mazda Rx7 GSL-SE

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