Fed Up -17 in Tires - Update

[Grant Lenahan]

One problem with bent rims is that B5 S4 cars recomended 205/55/16  
tires ,whcih have a relatively low load rating. 215/55-16 is better. I  
have 225/55-16 on my S6, with Ronals (R28) and have no problems. I bent  
5 rims using 205/55-16 size (on S4).  Not ronals BTW.

Grant
On May 4, 2007, at 11:37 PM, Bob Gregory wrote:

> Chose HTR+ based on AS versus Summer designation, as well as  
> recommendations on this list and other forums specifically for my car  
> (B5 S4).  Plus, to my eye, HTR+ looks way "kewler" than Z-IIs.
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> Re: Ronals, I have six 16-in R-28s, 5 of them bent while shod with  
> Nokian NRWs (w/ no damage to tires).  That was an expensive mistake!   
> What's the latest price per pound for recycled aluminum alloy?
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Brett Dikeman <quattro at frank.mercea.net>
> To: Bob Gregory <rggpa1 at yahoo.com>
> Cc: Quattro list <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 4, 2007 9:28:26 PM
> Subject: Re: Fed Up -17 in Tires - Update
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> On May 4, 2007, at 5:21 PM, Bob Gregory wrote:
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>> Based on input from the List, bought, mounted and driving on
>> Sumitomo HTR+ in OEM size 225-45-17 ($79 at Tire Rack).  Have made
>> it 4 days without sidewall bubbles :-).  To ensure that no damage
>> will occur, purchased road hazard warranty for ~$35.  I'm set now.
>
> Why did you go for the HTR+ instead of the HTRZ-2?  I had the
> HTRZ-2's on my car, until I bent a THIRD #$@!ing POS ronal wheel.
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