KevinM

I'm getting a 3.2 which comes with 17-inch all-season tires. I will want to get snow tires when the time comes.

On my last A4 had 17-inch summer tires and I switched these in the winter for 16-inch snow tires on steel rims.

Apparently, I can't do this with the new car - it has to have alloys. So.... do I have to get 17-inch alloy rims for the snow tires or better to get 16-inch or doesn't it matter?

Wish I could get summer performance tires on the 17-inch rims....... (don't want to get the s-line).

Kevin

Tanner

I ended up just using my stock 17s as my winter rims.

KevinM

So you use the same rims for summer and winter and just change the tires?

Tanner

RS4-reps with GSD3s and the OEM rims with Kumho performance winters.

RoyM

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/338/rmm_06_winter_setup2.jpg"></center><p>I got a package deal from the Tire Rack and they fit with no clearance problem. 16" ASA JH3. I got mine with Dunlop M3 in 215/55 16 and I really like them.

jprice@CPS

<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Fwheels%2FDisplayWheel.jsp%3Fwhe elMake%3DSport%2BEdition%26wheelModel%3DRB5%26whee lFinish%3DBright%2BSilver%2BPaint">
<img src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sportedition/swap/se_rb5_ci3_s.jpg">
Sport Edition RB5</a>

<A href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Fwheels%2FDisplayWheel.jsp%3Fwhe elMake%3DSport%2BEdition%26wheelModel%3DF2%26wheel Finish%3DSilver%2BPainted"><img src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sportedition/swap/se_f2_ci3_s.jpg">
Sport Edition F2</a>

<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Fwheels%2FDisplayWheel.jsp%3Fwhe elMake%3DSport%2BEdition%26wheelModel%3DF7%26wheel Finish%3DSilver%2BPainted"><img src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sportedition/swap/se_f7_ci3_s.jpg">
Sport Edition F7</a>

And they're all around $90 each.

Tire size should be 215/55/16.

<img src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/michelin/mi_xice_ci2_l.jpg">
<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Ftires%2Ftires.jsp%3FtireMake%3D Michelin%26tireModel%3DX-Ice%26vehicleSearch%3Dtrue%26partnum%3D155QR6XICE% 26fromCompare1%3Dyes">Michelin X-Ice</a> is a great tire choice, and then you can get the whole package from Tirerack already mounted and balanced with proper wheel bolts right to your door.

<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Fsnow%2Fchangeover.jsp">Tirerack Winter Package Page</a> &lt;- start here

If you want to order over the phone, you can contact Gary at TireRack at 1-877-522-8473 ext 386. I've ordered items from him before and it's painless, plus sometimes nice to talk to a human.

The other option would be to get some 17" winter tires on your stock rims (225/45/17 size will work), and then come spring buy 18" alloys with summer tires (235/40/18).

svtcobra202

Just got a set and need tire pressure for the combo.

Thanks

Mike C

Bob Loblaw

I run 34psi all around on my B6

Umlaut

I currently have the stock 235/45R/17 Conti's on the stock split 5-spoke 17" Audi alloys. I went with Sport Edition F7 (16") with Toyo Garit HT 215/55R/16. They're ready to go on when the snow flies. I'm in Canada, and buy from the fine folks at tiretrends.com. Great shop.

I have had nothing but success on Toyo winter tires... 2 sets of truck tires and 3 for cars. They are excellent in all respects.

A few rules to drive by:

If you drive in snow or on icy roads you *need* snow tires.

No, "all seasons" are not as good. Not even close.

Get "narrower" tires for the winter, but keep the circumference identical as possible. Try to downsize an inch (or 2!) on your rim diam., if you can. This is more important in deep snow, where you want to "dig" down, as opposed to ride on top.

Get separate wheels. Yes it costs more, but you save plenty on mounting and rebalancing costs. Plus, mounting tires is tough on them.

TV88

...last week by Gary @ TireRack. Apparently the extra tire is recommended due the to weight of the car.