I have a quick question I have 16" rims and the tires I have on them need to be changed. Someone said that the tires I had are to small. The size is 205/55/16. Is he wrong or is there a standard size for audi 16" rims.

I drive a 2004 Audi

Any help would be greatful

 

The B5 had that tire size but Audi went with slightly wider tires for the B6 and B7's. 205's work but 215/55/16 would be the appropriate size.

If you want, you could go to a lower profile wider tire and still maintain the same diameter thus not affecting your speedo and ABS system.

Cheers !

 

Thanks. I am going to go with 215/55/16 then since B6's usually have those tires.

 

Good call.

 

On that same note, I have a couple of questions if you don't mind?
I just picked up my '00 A4 2.8QT that has the Performance, Winter and Convenience options. It too has the 16" 10 spoke wheels with 205/55 16's which I believe are on 16x7 rims. Is there a bit meatier tire size I can go to without tainting the speedo, ABS or traction features? I understand outside diameter is the caveat here, but don't know if it's such a viable idea and if so what are my options?

Second, the dealer has a set of used winter rims available (steel I would assume). What size tire would be most applicable since I'm from the old school that the narrower the tire the better for winter conditions?
Many thanks,
John

 

If you're not lowered then sure you could go with a wider tire; however, a 7" wide wheel will be limiting (most tires have a recommended wheel width). To keep the same diameter, use this Calculator You can see a 225/50/16 would be a good match in size and provide lots of meat to the road.

Absolutely go with a narrower contact patch for winter traction. The tire calculator will help you with this as well. Are the steelies 15's ? If so, 195/65/15 would be the appropriate size for tires and provides a very affordable good winter setup.


Cheers !

 

BTW, there are lots of options for "winter rims" ... I picked up a used set of Audi OEM 5 spoke alloys for $200. for my last car. You have lots of time to deal with this. Check the classifieds on here, Audizine and Audiworld and ask around ... Patience is a virtue !

Here's what my 5 spokes looked like ...