[V6-12v] A4 Tire Size Q

[Scott Thompson]

For an A4, you should be able to fit a 225 width tire.
However, your issue may be the stock wheels.  The 97 A4 came with 7 inch
wide wheels (in both std and sport pkg, I think).  A 225 width tire on a 7
inch rim may give you more sidewall flex than you want.  I know 2 folks,
with a 96 and a 98 A4 respectively, who mounted 225 width tires on 7" wheels
(one was standard wide 5 spoke, other was 7 spoke 16" sport wheels), and
both felt that the tire was too wide for the wheel, especially on the track.
Niether had rubbing issues that I am aware of.

Also note that if your suspension is lowered (more than the factory sport
package) that might have an impact.

As always though, YMMV.

-Scott


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marc_Scirocco_Québec" <marc_scirocco at sympatico.ca>
To: <v6-12v at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 9:52 PM
Subject: [V6-12v] A4 Tire Size Q


> Hello all, I don't post too often to this list, but I've read some
> interresting posts that made me more knowledgeable.
>
> I have an Audi A4 Quattro 1997 with 205-55R16 tires mounted on it. Being
> larger, would 225 50R16 fit and not rub?
>
> I know they are the same overall diameter, but since I am new to the Audi
> world, I'd like to ask if there is any indication to going 225 instead of
> 205?
>
> I searched a bunch of sites and sarchives, but I could not get any answer.
>
> Thanks all for your time.
>
> Cheers.
>
> Marc
> '83 Scirocco
> '97 A4
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