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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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I have an '01 A4 1.8T. Looking for 4 winter tires that'll fit my 15" rims. What size should I be looking for?
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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205/55-15 or 205/60-15 stock sizes.
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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205/50-15 is definitely not a stock size for B5 A4.
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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205/60.
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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Sorry, 55
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Default Actually 195/65/15 and 205/60/15
the 205/55 is the 16" size.. 205/55/16
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not a stock size either.
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195/65/15 are the best. the narrower the better for traction in snow.
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It'll fit in a pinch though.
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