Will these winter tires fit?
Will my Toyo Garret 205/55r/16 winter tires fit on my 2011 A4?
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Re: Will these winter tires fit?
Not sure if 16" rims will clear the brakes. I think that's the issue you have to look at. If they clear, you are good. :-)
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Re: Will these winter tires fit?
Ok and thanks :)
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Yup 16" Sport Edition wheels will clear B8 brakes (unless Audi changed them in 2011); however, 205/55 does not maintain the same as OEM specs. Seems to me you're >3% off which isnt recommended ... just sayin'
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Re: Will these winter tires fit?
Originally Posted by Stevelev
(Post 139213)
Yup 16" Sport Edition wheels will clear B8 brakes (unless Audi changed them in 2011); however, 205/55 does not maintain the same as OEM specs. Seems to me you're >3% off which isnt recommended ... just sayin'
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Re: Will these winter tires fit?
I have A4 2010 SLine and need 17 too clear my brakes
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Re: Will these winter tires fit?
Originally Posted by tdenton
(Post 139220)
I have A4 2010 SLine and need 17 too clear my brakes
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16" alloy wheels will fit a B8 A4.
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I called the dealership where I purchased the vehicle and they advised that if they were 225's they would have fit. I either purchase 225's for the 16' steel rims that I already own, or purchase 17' steel rims with tires. Is it not recommended to use one size smaller tire for optimum snow traction? Or does that not even matter with Quattro?
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Re: Will these winter tires fit?
Originally Posted by Yahya
(Post 139233)
I called the dealership where I purchased the vehicle and they advised that if they were 225's they would have fit. I either purchase 225's for the 16' steel rims that I already own, or purchase 17' steel rims with tires. Is it not recommended to use one size smaller tire for optimum snow traction? Or does that not even matter with Quattro?
Thanks all :) A narrower contact patch will provide better traction in the slippery stuff (with or without quattro) but the compromise will be that the narrower tire won't handle as well in dry conditions (ie: high speed cornering). For what its worth, I plan to go to a 215/50/17 winter tire even though my summers are 255/35/19's. The issue is that its is best to maintain OEM specs so if you go narrower then you'll need a taller profile to keep the diameter/ circumference the same. I've read that one should stay within 2% of OEM specs Here's a couple of helpful sites: Tire Calculations Wheel/ Tire size comparer |
Re: Will these winter tires fit?
Originally Posted by Stevelev
(Post 139234)
Are you sure the steel wheels will fit ? Best to test fit them as they may not clear the brakes.
A narrower contact patch will provide better traction in the slippery stuff (with or without quattro) but the compromise will be that the narrower tire won't handle as well in dry conditions (ie: high speed cornering). For what its worth, I plan to go to a 215/50/17 winter tire even though my summers are 255/35/19's. The issue is that its is best to maintain OEM specs so if you go narrower then you'll need a taller profile to keep the diameter/ circumference the same. I've read that one should stay within 2% of OEM specs Here's a couple of helpful sites: Tire Calculations Wheel/ Tire size comparer |
Re: Will these winter tires fit?
Originally Posted by tdenton
(Post 139220)
I have A4 2010 SLine and need 17 too clear my brakes
I would be very surprise if they don,t fit a s i have and Audi A5 2010 and the tires are 245/40/18 and just got some new tires from Tire Rack for this winter and talking to the sales person he told me i could go as low as 16 and thats what i did got some 225/55/16 and went to my garage and they put one on to be sure it fit and voila no problem at all as they are made to fit and clear the brakes with no problem at all . :razz: |
Re: Will these winter tires fit?
Originally Posted by gato
(Post 139346)
I would be very surprise if they don,t fit a s i have and Audi A5 2010 and the tires are 245/40/18 and just got some new tires from Tire Rack for this winter and talking to the sales person he told me i could go as low as 16 and thats what i did got some 225/55/16 and went to my garage and they put one on to be sure it fit and voila no problem at all as they are made to fit and clear the brakes with no problem at all .
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