[s-cars] Wheel/tire size question (formerly "another tire question")

[David Glasser]

What about if I use 15" wheels for winter?

Dave Glasser
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Levitt" <lee at wheelman.com>
To: "David Glasser" <divad at rcn.com>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 8:58 AM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Wheel/tire size question (formerly "another tire
question")


>
> Dave asks:
> >
> >
> > OK so I'll go with two sets.  Should I use a narrower wheel
> > and/or tire for
> > the snows?  Should I just buy new (bigger) wheels for summer and use
> > originals for winter?  If so, what are the recommended wheel/tire sizes?
> > Need to buy summer tires soon so that's why I'm asking.
> >
>
> If you're sticking with 16" wheels, go for a 245/45 16 on an 8" rim. If
> you're going for a 17" wheel, 245/40 17 or 255/40 17 are both good sizes.
> 235/45 17s may rub at full lock or under compression, particularly with a
> lowered car.
>
> Lee
> '95.5 S6 avant
> '96 A6 quattro avant
>