Mike NH

I'm getting close to needing a set of four tires on my '96 A6Q. I saw the BFGoodrich/GTech offer, and it's tempting. However, I think the novelty would wear off pretty quickly. I'm looking at another option, and would like others' opinions.

I was thinking of buying a set of 16" (17"?) rims/tires from someone with a new A4/S4/A6 etc. Then I can put a set of snow tires on my current 15" rims.

A local service manager told me to be careful that the overall tire height not change. So I'm wondering what rim/tire combinations I should be considering, or whether this is a completely silly idea.

Muhammad

Diameter: 16", 17", 18"
Width: 7", 7.5", 8", 8.5"

The 8" and 8.5" width will start to extend past the fender lip... see example here with these 18x8.5" rims, and remember this is on a car with extended fenders to begin with.

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To calculate tire sizes, check the link below... stock size to compare to is 195/65/15... 215/55/16 or 225/50/16 are good, as well as 225/45/17.<ul><li><a href="http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html">Tire Size Calculator</a></li></ul>

Sieck

I put a set of 10 spoke 16" wheels and tires (205/55ZR16) from a 2000 A4 on my 93 100cs, they fit fine and are the same height as the 15" stock rims.

kbyte

i'm using 16" bf goodrich touring tires. have about 20000 miles on them and they look like they could go another 20k easy. i use them year round in New England. never had a problem last winter. we had a lot of big storms last winter.

i have 1997 A6Q.

A6Q-TN

I went with Ronal R28's 16" and I am currently running 225/50 R16 Michlin XGT Pilots.

wmjc

They work fine.

Kevin(100csq)

235/35/R19 will work too I believe with 19"ers but not recommended unless you are tracking your car

Muhammad

I just can't tell someone to put 19" wheels on a 100/A6 and live with myself.