TTS winter wheel/tire recommendation?
10-24-2015, 10:40 AM
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The designed offset is not only for clearance but also for correct suspension geometry. Changing the offset significantly can cause the handling to get a bit odd and may increase stress and wear of suspension components (e.g., ball joints - never an Audi strong point).
10-24-2015, 11:23 AM
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Again, I agree. My winter offset isn't that drastic.
10-24-2015, 01:18 PM
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Ordinarily I would agree and stay with the OEM offset. Typically the design rationale is to ensure no fender rubbing and also minimize the road splash onto same. I just happen to have these Winter rims/tires so a test fit won't hurt. Be reminded that many enthusiasts go with wheel spacers and lower positive offsets to achieve a wider track look, so ....
"If you ain't rubbin' you ain't racin'." [poor context, but it just came to me]
"If you ain't rubbin' you ain't racin'." [poor context, but it just came to me]
But just remember the quattro and ESC is tuned to the correct wheel setup. Worth a try to see if your existing wheels (with centering rings) fit, however.
10-24-2015, 07:07 PM
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Good find! I had matched up a combo of 19"ers on TireRack that I think would've worked, but 18" is probably ideal, considering how rough the roads get after plowing.
11-12-2015, 12:13 PM
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My TTS is supposed to arrive at the end of the month, just in time for snow here in the Midwest. After reading this thread and other sources, I'm going to buy some AS tires, put them on the stock rims and store the summer tires in the attic for the duration. I did the same with my S4 after the first couple of winters, and I don't miss the summer tires at all. Problem is that the tires I want, Pirelli P Zero AS Plus, would have to be 255/35R19. Speedo wouldn't be off by more than 1 mph. Wheel well would look a little more filled. Those who have already taken delivery, does it look like there would be any interference problems?
11-12-2015, 01:36 PM
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My TTS is supposed to arrive at the end of the month, just in time for snow here in the Midwest. After reading this thread and other sources, I'm going to buy some AS tires, put them on the stock rims and store the summer tires in the attic for the duration. I did the same with my S4 after the first couple of winters, and I don't miss the summer tires at all. Problem is that the tires I want, Pirelli P Zero AS Plus, would have to be 255/35R19. Speedo wouldn't be off by more than 1 mph. Wheel well would look a little more filled. Those who have already taken delivery, does it look like there would be any interference problems?
11-13-2015, 07:17 AM
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I took another look at the PZero Nero A/S tires on my S4. I have 15000 miles on them. There is about 6 or 7/32 tread remaining, but siping is significantly diminished. They'd probably last another year (25000 miles), but at this point I don't think they'll have much traction in the snow. If I kept the car I'd need tires, now.
If an A/S tire's winter capability is gone at 2/3 of the way into the life of the tire, I'm thinking that it makes sense to go with a winter tire. That would extend the useful life of the A/S tires and/or permit the use of a summer only tire during the warmer weather.
I think I just talked myself into a winter wheel/tire combo for the TTS. Hello Tire Rack.
If an A/S tire's winter capability is gone at 2/3 of the way into the life of the tire, I'm thinking that it makes sense to go with a winter tire. That would extend the useful life of the A/S tires and/or permit the use of a summer only tire during the warmer weather.
I think I just talked myself into a winter wheel/tire combo for the TTS. Hello Tire Rack.
11-13-2015, 10:08 AM
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Good decision!
I took another look at the PZero Nero A/S tires on my S4. I have 15000 miles on them. There is about 6 or 7/32 tread remaining, but siping is significantly diminished. They'd probably last another year (25000 miles), but at this point I don't think they'll have much traction in the snow. If I kept the car I'd need tires, now.
If an A/S tire's winter capability is gone at 2/3 of the way into the life of the tire, I'm thinking that it makes sense to go with a winter tire. That would extend the useful life of the A/S tires and/or permit the use of a summer only tire during the warmer weather.
I think I just talked myself into a winter wheel/tire combo for the TTS. Hello Tire Rack.
If an A/S tire's winter capability is gone at 2/3 of the way into the life of the tire, I'm thinking that it makes sense to go with a winter tire. That would extend the useful life of the A/S tires and/or permit the use of a summer only tire during the warmer weather.
I think I just talked myself into a winter wheel/tire combo for the TTS. Hello Tire Rack.