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Old 09-04-2007, 01:43 PM
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Wonder why audi aren't in the WRC?
Old 09-04-2007, 01:56 PM
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Default nope, narrow for smaller contact patch and hence more psi on the ground

ever see a pro rallye cars ice tires?

way narrow!
Old 09-04-2007, 06:40 PM
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Default 205/60-16 or 205/65-15 I have a set of super-clean 15" 2001 B5 rims for like a buck fiddy.

The ones that are like 6 wide spokes that are fluted to look twin-spokers with the nice chrome center cap w/rivets. They have so few miles on them, they still have the original Goodyear RS-A on. No curbs.
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Inadequate spectator safety is the oft-cited reason from Audi Sport management.
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WRONG!
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Default 15" shoot me an email mine don't clear my BBK. 195/65/15 FTMFW!!! I know snow:)

Tires on the wheels are "Winterforce" with 5k on them

That shot had Blizzak's on the Steelies.
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Depends if you intend to dig or float. After axel depth is surpassed, floating is better.
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That actually depends on location more than snow depth.
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Default Does not seem big enough to carry the car's weight well and deal w/ice rutted roads & potholes.

At speed on the highway, forget it. Smaller size likely will wear poorly too.
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Go live where you get 400"+ a year then get back to me emmmmmmkay.


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