Tire Size question

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The question is:  Is your alloy rim wide enough (or narrow) to accept a 215 
mm wide tire.
If the answer is yes, then go for it, if you want to.
-Scott by BOSTON

> From: Mitchell Segal <>
> Hello all, 
> I have a 2001 A4 1.8T Quattro w/ Sport package, which came with 225/45-17
> tires.
> My question to you is, can I put 215/45-17 on this car, or will they be too
> small. 
> 
> Anything else I've overlooked?  
> I value your opinions.