mbenno

Greetings

I am search of the tallest tire size I can run on the A3q without rubbing (turning or bumping the top of the fenders over bumps).

These will be dedicated winter wheels and will be narrower. I want more clearance for snow and gravel roads. I am not concerned about affects on the speedo. I do want decent HWY drivability. I am likely going to use 17x7.5" rims and would prefer a 205 or 215 width.

I did some research and the stock tire options for the A3q are:

225/40-18 (Total diameter: 135.72mm)
225/45-17 (Total diameter: 144.43mm and 6% taller than 225/40-18)
205/55-16 (Total diameter: 153.38mm) and 13% taller than 225/40-18)

Has anyone ever gone to anything taller like these:
205/55-17 (Total diameter: 155.93mm and 15% taller than 225/40-18)
215/55-17 (Total diameter: 161.43mm and 19% taller than 225/40-18)

Thanks in advance

Mike

Bash Riggs

Hi Mike - I'm also searching for snow tires, and looking for some used that will fit our 2006 A3 2wd. Did you figure out what other 17" tires would fit than the stock 225/45 17?

Thanks!