[V8] 235/45-17 snow tires?

[bhowell at rmi.net]

I ran this exact same brake set up on our V8 for many moons and I can say,
without question, that 16" wheels will fit. I ran 16x8 UrS4 wheels and as
long as I was careful as to where the wheel weights were placed, I could
get away with no spacer. Although, I usually ran a 5mm spacer just for a
little "comfort room". If you didn't mind having the wheel weights on the
outside lip, then it wouldn't even be a concern. 

16x7.5 UrS6 Avus wheels will clear with 5mm spacers as well.

My current snow wheel is a 16x7.5 ET23 BBS RS (Classic BBS Mesh Wheel) and
they clear without any spacer as well. 

I did this specifically because I DIDN'T want to run 17" snows and it opens
up a lot more options for tires sizes. Ran 205/60-16 one winter and didn't
like it. They were great in the snow/ice, but dry handling and ride was
very so-so. Personally, I think a 205 wide tire is a tad on the skinny side
for these big cars. I also live in Colorado where the sun comes out after
every snow storm and melts everything, so dry handling MUST be taken into
consideration.

I eventually settled on 215/55-16 and they have been great.

Ben
'91 5 Speed

Original Message:
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From: Sean cole v8coupe at gmail.com
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:55:23 -0500
To: tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net, v8 at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [V8] 235/45-17 snow tires?


BBK=big brake kit.  Made with RS2 caliper adapters 01-03 S8 front 323mm by
30mm rotors and Porsche 928GTS calipers in front and S8 rear carriers with
stock V8q calipers and 04+ S4 rear 300mm by 22mm rotors.  Require 17" wheel
minimum so that is the reason for the larger then stock wheels 3 times the
braking power.

I'd run 15" wheels if there was a way to get much more stopping power then
the g60's allow and the UFo's are nice, but very complicated and only single
piston.

Thanks
Sean

On 7/14/07, Tony and Lillie <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Don't know what a BBK is, but I like to run the factory wheels with
> 205-65-15's. The reason is, in the winter you want narrow tires with a lot
> of give. That way, they can adjust and grip the snow, instead of floating
> on
> top. Anyhow, hope this helps,
>
> Tony Hoffman
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sean cole" <v8coupe at gmail.com>
> To: <v8 at audifans.com>
> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 9:20 PM
> Subject: [V8] 235/45-17 snow tires?
>
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I'm looking at some 235/45-17 snow tires for my V8q is that to wide for
> a
> > snow tire with a car that has a BBK and a slightly hyp'd up motor?
> >
> > tires are Yokohama AVS snow tires.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Sean
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