Bruck

Im a little warry putting snows on my 17 inch avus stock rims. But i think i am going to do it. I live in mass and might see a few inches at times, BUT i live on campus and it is rare that i HAVE TO DRIVE. I would however like to have confidence in my car.

I am planning on purchasing the appropriate sized Dunlop WinterSport M2's

1) What size tire do i want to put on the stock rims.
2) Is there a better tire out there? (if i am not buying winter rims i can spend a little more on the tires themselves)

2a) IF i get the BEST tires for 17" are they maybe better than descent tires would have been on 16's ???


Thanks for your time, i guess i should just call luke (will do that soon)

System_S4k

They get me up my 40 degree driveway with over a foot of snow on it with minimal slipage.

UR-Idiot Savant-S6

I went without snows last year and had a few close calls, I told myself that I'd never do that again. When I get my new car, It will have the Dunlop Sport M2's mounted!! It's a good investment, think of it as a little insurance. Purchased mine at Tirerack for about $640.

Bruck

I go to school in mass so i put a few thousand miles on my car over the winter driving home and back will i eat away at my snow tires?

Andy Hedin

<i>1) What size tire do i want to put on the stock rims.</i>

Either 225-45-17 or 205-50-17. The 205's will be a bit better in deep snow.

<i>2) Is there a better tire out there? (if i am not buying winter rims i can spend a little more on the tires themselves)</i>

The M2's are pretty darn popular on AudiWorld but they are a few years old (M3's were released in Europe this year). Also check out the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22 (I have these), the Michelin Pilot Alpin and the Nokian NRW.

<i>2a) IF i get the BEST tires for 17" are they maybe better than descent tires would have been on 16's ???</i>

Maybe....too many factors to really say yes or no. The narrower tire will generally be better in deeper snow as it can "dig" down through the snow to bare pavement where a wider tire will have the tendency to "float" on top of the snow. I decided to downsize to 16's for the following reasons:

1) I kind of like the stock Avus rims and didn't feel the need to upgrade to 18's for the summer.

2) 16" rims will allow for a taller sidewall thus providing protection for the inevitable pothole hit (they sprout up like crazy around here in PA.)

Andy Hedin

Just stick with an "H"-rated winter tire and you'll be fine.

System_S4k

on my car and the Blizzaks wear just fine. Just make sure you get the LM-22's (H rated) so they will last longer.

Kevin B

and the handling is affected too much in the dry.

Bruck

when there isnt snow?

Are the michelin alpins better than the blizzaks?

S4ORD

Good choices are:
Dunlop Wintersport M2
Michelin Pilot Alpin
Blizzak LM-22
Pirelli Snowsport 240