[s-cars] What tire size?

[Lee Levitt]

Lino writes:
> 
> I'm looking for new rubber for my 93 S4.  The wheels are BBS 
> 17x8's.  Can I use 245/40/17 or should I stick to the 225's.  
> The car has the stock suspension (92 spec.).  Maybe the 
> question should be: Should I use 245/40/17.  any pros and 
> cons would be appreciated.  I'm assuming it fits.
> If anybody out there is using this size, I would appreciate 
> your comments.

Lino,

I ran 255/40 17 Toyos on BBS RX 17x8 wheels, on my avant with a
Bilstein/Eibach suspension. I got slight rubbing when backing up and
turning, no other issues.

245/40 17 is fine, you'll have no problems.

Lee
'02 A6 quattro avant
'96 A6 quattro avant