[s-cars] wheels and tires

[Charlie Smith]

Earlier, Igor Kessel wrote:
>
> Matthew Farr wrote:
> >
> > I've got a 93 S4 with about 100K on it. I've had it for
> > about a year. The wheels are 16 inch 5-spoke Audi wheels.
> > The wheels are kind of battered and stained. I've looked
> > into having them refinished: there's a local shop called
> > Woody's Wheel Works that will do it for $40-75 per wheel,
> > depending on the condition. I think that's probably an OK
> > deal, although I wonder what a good set of aftermarket
> > wheels would cost. I've never bought aftermarket wheels, so
> > if you have a recommendation(s), please let me know.
> >
> > I'm also planning to buy new tires. The current tires are
> > Gislaved Nord Frost II tires in the 205/55 R16 size. I
> > haven't been all that impressed with them. Any
> > recommendations on tires?
>
> Matt,
> budget permitting I would definetely go for a separate set of 17"
> summer-only wheels and tyres. Especially in the light of the fact that
> you are in CO, and already have a set of 16" winter tyres. I personally
> won't even bother refinishing the winter wheels at all.
>
> Mine are:
> Wnter: 16x7.5 OEM Avus with Nokia Hakka-1 in 205/55HR16
> Summer: 17x8 A!Avantgarde with Sumitomo HTRZII in 255/40WR17

Matt -

I'd echo Igor's recommendation 100%.  My setups are:
Winter: 16x8 5 spoke OEM with Nokia Hakka-1 in 205/55HR16 [ SEE NOTE 1 ]
Summer: 17x8 S6 Avus with Sumitomo HTRZII in 245/40WR17

NOTE 1:  Since Ohio sees a fair bit of ice, my Hakka-1's are studded.

    - Charlie


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