Tulear11

Hello All,

I have a 2013 Allroad that currently runs the sport option 19" tri-spoke wheels and Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT (P245/40 98Y). I cannot run these in the winter so I have decided on tires (I have tried them all at some point or another and have for a number of reasons tires are locked. I recognize my choice are not 'the best' in deep snow but I don't run in deep snow much, and that's when I drive the wife's Yukon if I have to). Likely, the wheels I will be getting are decided as well.

Offsets are driving me a bit nuts and where I hope some experience can be tapped into here.

I will likely be running on BBS SR wheels (using the model recommendation from TireRack). For some reason I am not getting to a point of comfort on offsets - usually hasn't been an issue but I seem to be getting somewhat conflicting information from the usual suspects. Audi USA has a winter tire micro site where they recommend a winter set that has 17 x 7.5 ET28 wheels running 225/55 tires. Local dealers here in the Toronto area all present similar downsize options and the manual also has 17" as a viable wheel option. Local dealers don't have stock to check just yet and they are oblivious to the offset (actually the dealer I got the car from thinks it is a 47ET?!) as they come in pre-mounted and they just aren't that into stuff like offsets - hmmm.

I no issues with 17" as I prefer going to a tall, skinner tire for all of the known winter benefits....everything is good. TireRack recommends a 35 ET offset on the 17 x 7.5 BBS SR (and virtually every other wheel they put on an Allroad configuration). I think I will go to a 235/55 tire as it matches revs the closest while giving me 1.5" more sidewall and better dry/wet performance than a 225.

So, my question to those out there running 17" wheels - What offset are you running and how do they fill out the wheel wells? As to the obvious question of why not just go with the Audi option - I have had multiple bad experiences with the brand of tire they are going to use this year and I want to go to a painted/anthracite coloured wheel to cut down on brake dust guilt in the winter - I hate washing wheels so often in the winter. In the end I can get better tires and the ones I want, the wheels I want in a colour I like and I can do it for about 35% less. No brainer - except for making sure I get the right %$#@$#@ offset so they look and perform right.

To save the us all time, I really am not looking for tire or wheel recommendations so lets not get a tire / wheel brand bash / pitch going here. Thanks.

Tulear11

Well, thanks for the reads at least. I will answer my own question as in the end I just had to sit down and do the math. Thanks to Gary at TireRack for confirming my math. For anyone else contemplating similar, I am going with the ET35 BBS with P235/55/17. In the end, offset differential will minimal. Tires and wheels are on the way....mounting on the car will hopefully still be a few months away.

Dave all road

What about tire pressure sensors? Did you get a set for your winter set-up? Did Tire Rack supply them?

silverd2

OEM factory 17's are 17" x 7.5", 5 Lug, 112mm Bolt Pattern 25mm Offset and 225/55/17 tires. ...25mm gives it a wide stance and easily clears the air springs.

235/55/17 will make your tires 1/2" taller than stock...speedo off a little and a little loss in pulling torque.

Worldwidebeagle

Silverd2: I think the OP is talking about a 2013 A4, not a real allroad.

Worldwidebeagle

No replies because you are in the wrong forum. This is for the original allroad A6 C5 imported in the US from 2001 to 2005. Look in the A4 forum.

silverd2

Yep, I only read the question at the end...not all the bla, bla, bla leading up to it

sophie18

Hey welcome to audi world