2015 S3 17" winter tire
10-10-2015, 05:11 AM
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2015 S3 17" winter tire
Hi everyone,
I am new to this page. I need some expert help.
The standard tire is 225/40R18. Considering the fact that I am living in a very snowy part of the country, and the fact that roads are not in good shape, I decided to go 17" rims and tires for winter set. I placed an order online to PMC tires in Quebec for 205/50R17 (identical to the circumference of original tires). I chose 205 width based on suggestions for snow traction.
My rim choice is:
https://winter-tires.pmctire.com/enw...udi-91182.tire
My tire choice is Bridgestone Blizzak 205/50R17 WS80.
When I searched on the internet, some of the vendors say 17 fits, some of them do not show it as an option.
There seems to be 1" and a bit clearance between the caliper and inside of the rim with the original 18" set. Assuming similar proportions between the original and new rim, I am guessing gap would narrow down by 1/2", rim still clearing the caliper by about 1/2".
The Audi dealer also offered 17" set, saying that they checked, but their price was much higher for same brand of rim and cheaper tires !!!
Has anyone installed 17" rims on their S3? Any feedback/suggestions on any of the rim / tire selection would be greatly appreciated.
I am new to this page. I need some expert help.
The standard tire is 225/40R18. Considering the fact that I am living in a very snowy part of the country, and the fact that roads are not in good shape, I decided to go 17" rims and tires for winter set. I placed an order online to PMC tires in Quebec for 205/50R17 (identical to the circumference of original tires). I chose 205 width based on suggestions for snow traction.
My rim choice is:
https://winter-tires.pmctire.com/enw...udi-91182.tire
My tire choice is Bridgestone Blizzak 205/50R17 WS80.
When I searched on the internet, some of the vendors say 17 fits, some of them do not show it as an option.
There seems to be 1" and a bit clearance between the caliper and inside of the rim with the original 18" set. Assuming similar proportions between the original and new rim, I am guessing gap would narrow down by 1/2", rim still clearing the caliper by about 1/2".
The Audi dealer also offered 17" set, saying that they checked, but their price was much higher for same brand of rim and cheaper tires !!!
Has anyone installed 17" rims on their S3? Any feedback/suggestions on any of the rim / tire selection would be greatly appreciated.
11-22-2015, 07:40 AM
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Cheers to a fellow Canadian owner. I have a 2016 which came with 19" optional rims/tires. I installed 18" rims/tires and went with Continental tires. So far so good. Can't wait for the white stuff to fall. If 17" will fit the I would go that way. I didn't choose that route but I would have if money were an object. I suggest you try tire rack and see what they recommend. If the dealer offers and suggests 17s then it appears that is good. Good luck with your search. Given that November is ending soon I suspect you already have them installed.
11-22-2015, 08:28 AM
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I had 17s installed as winter tire. My originals were 18. On the poor roads of st John's, I would have even considered 16" 
went with 225/45r17 blizzak LS80 and replika r155 gunmetal rims. I have to say rims look really sharp, because of color, you can't notice brake dust. And ride is really smooth .
went with 225/45r17 blizzak LS80 and replika r155 gunmetal rims. I have to say rims look really sharp, because of color, you can't notice brake dust. And ride is really smooth .