Would wheels and tires from a B5 A4 1.8T fit on a C5 A6 2.7T?
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Would wheels and tires from a B5 A4 1.8T fit on a C5 A6 2.7T?
A friend and I are planning a 600 mile road trip through the Canadian Rockies at the end of Feb. (Seattle to Calgary/Banff). We'd like to take his A6 for the additional room, but he's only got all-season tires on his 17" stock rims (235-45/R17)
I've got a set of snow tires on my stock A4 wheels, 16" 10-spokes (205-55R16). I'm thinking it would be good insurance to put these wheels and tires on his car for the trip.
Would there be any 'dangerous' reasons that putting my wheels and tires on his car is not advised? Are the offsets different? Where could I find information about load ratings? I know the speedometer reading would be a little bit high, due to the difference in rolling diameter (checked an online calculator), but would there be any other bad side effects?
I've got a set of snow tires on my stock A4 wheels, 16" 10-spokes (205-55R16). I'm thinking it would be good insurance to put these wheels and tires on his car for the trip.
Would there be any 'dangerous' reasons that putting my wheels and tires on his car is not advised? Are the offsets different? Where could I find information about load ratings? I know the speedometer reading would be a little bit high, due to the difference in rolling diameter (checked an online calculator), but would there be any other bad side effects?
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Brakes *should* be fine. I've got A8 front rotors and S4 rears on my B5.
The rears on his car are piddly little things.
Offset, wheel/tire width and load rating are my 'real' questions. I don't know where I'd find the answer to these...
The bicycle tire look is all the rage in the great canadian north right now, didn't you get the memo?
Offset, wheel/tire width and load rating are my 'real' questions. I don't know where I'd find the answer to these...
The bicycle tire look is all the rage in the great canadian north right now, didn't you get the memo?
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Purchase a used set.....I've seen some good deals on Craigslist, etc
in the $250-$650 price range, rims and snows...I bet now that winter is in full swing you could snag a deal...and let's face it no-seasons suck....
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These wheels?
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They are listed as 16x7" ET45 offset, which might physically fit, but the biger question is what brand/model are the snow tires? If not the right load rating, your are taking a big risk.
They are listed as 16x7" ET45 offset, which might physically fit, but the biger question is what brand/model are the snow tires? If not the right load rating, your are taking a big risk.
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There are a couple of snow tires in that size that have the XL rating...
...which was a suprise:
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3
Pirelli Winter 210 Sottzero
Strange thing is that the Dunlop 3D in that size has the "94" load rating but is not listed by Tire Rack with the "XL" even though the same load rating as the above tires.
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3
Pirelli Winter 210 Sottzero
Strange thing is that the Dunlop 3D in that size has the "94" load rating but is not listed by Tire Rack with the "XL" even though the same load rating as the above tires.
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Yep, those wheels. Tires are Dunlop Wintersport 3D's, with the 94V service description/load rating.
I think. I need to confirm that. They might be the 91H service description/load rating.
What I don't know is how to interpret the load rating applicability to the car.
What I don't know is how to interpret the load rating applicability to the car.
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I've tried to convince him, but he's got no storage space for the extra set.
and is not yet a believer in the power/value of good tires.
I'm just trying to make sure we get to our destination, and slapping on my wheels and tires would be one easy way to provide some extra 'insurance'.
I'm just trying to make sure we get to our destination, and slapping on my wheels and tires would be one easy way to provide some extra 'insurance'.