[s-cars] Snow tires for the A4

[Grant Lenahan]

Stock S6 Avus 16s? They are 17 x 8 x -35
I have four.  For sale, BTW

Grant
On Dec 11, 2007, at 9:05 AM, Taka Mizutani wrote:

> Lee, if you're going to run 17" wheels, I would suggest getting  
> 205/50R17
> tires, nothing wider.
>
> Nokian does do WR and RSI in those sizes, as do the Dunlop M3,  
> which would
> be my top choices.
>
> IMHO, the A4 is simply way too light to be running 225s in snow- my  
> STi is
> about the same weight as a B5 A4 1.8T
> and it's worthless in the snow with 225/45R17 snow tires.
>
> I'd suggest A6 2.7T wheels if you're looking for an inexpensive 16"  
> wheel
> with lots of caliper clearance. Also, ATP S5 if you can find a set,  
> as well
> as the stock S6 Avus 16s, Mille Miglia MM-11.
>
> Taka
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