larrycr

Gary,

I need some wheels/tires for track use on a B7 RS4. Not R compound but more like BFG KDW2 shaved to 4/32". Wheels/tires in stock 19" sizes. I did a quick look on the TireRack site and it didn't offer up the KDW2 for the RS4. Did I not look far enough? Or do you have a recommendation for an alternative?

Thanks.

Gary@Tirerack.com

While the KDW2 isn't available in that size, I'd consider the Bridgestone RE-11 as a superior option in that 255/35R19 size for this type of use. A good lower cost option that would equal the KDW2 worth considering is the Sumitomo HTRZIII.

Tires
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR8&...ires/index.jsp

larrycr

Thanks, Gary. I'll be giving you a call when I get ready to order.

Do you know how loudly an RS4 complains about the absense of TPS units in the tires? If it only beeps once and then flashes I am okay without them (since these won't be my daily driver shoes).

Larry

Gary@Tirerack.com

I'm not sure on that one; hopefully someone else chimes in. Alternately you could reduce one tire by 10-15 psi and drive slowly in a parking lot or neighborhood setting to see what the effect may be.

larrycr

Gary,

Thanks for the great service. The ASA wheels and RE-11 arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

I put them on and drove the car around a while. I can tell you that the TPS warning is wholly obnoxious. It bleeped out a loud 1500 Hz squawk that about sent me off the road. (I hadn't done the Wheel Change thing via the menu yet.) So I'm glad I got the sensors.

Another question for you: What is the diameter/thread for the RS4's wheel bolts? I am going to purchase a Wheel Hangar to aid in putting tires on the car and want to make sure I purchase the right one.

Thanks again,

Larry

Gary@Tirerack.com

I'm listing the head sizes as 17mm and the bolts themselves as 14X1.5.

Hope that helps!

Gary@Tirerack.com

Good info on the TPMS warning too, thanks.