Gary: Wheels + Snow Tires suggestions?
12-06-2003, 09:59 PM
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Gary: Wheels + Snow Tires suggestions?
I drive a 1998 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro with the Sports Package (7 spoke, 16" OEM alloy sports wheels). Can you give me fitment information, and recommendations of wheels + tires, etc.? Also, what are the advantages/differences with driving steel vs. alloy wheels? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Gary: Wheels + Snow Tires suggestions?
15 or 16" setups would work well. The steel verus alloy choice is mostly about cosmetics since you won't be autocrossing with your snow tires!
Get snow tires appropriate to your climate and driving style. If you don't see too much snow during the winter, and you like to drive/corner fast, look into the H-rated high performance snow tires like the Dunlop winter sport M2/M3 or the Blizzak LM-22.
If your area gets heavy snow or a lot of packed snow and ice, then look into a more aggressive, Q rated snow tire like the Blizzak WS-50. Q rated winter tires like the Blizzak WS-50 offer the best in snow traction, but will give up some dry road responsiveness over an H rated snow tire to get it. The former Moderator Eddie ran this tire on his 330CI last winter, and I've run these for years on my car.
Check out the link to our winter tires area for a list of all options and more info<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR8&url=/winter/index.jsp">winter tires</a></li></ul>
Get snow tires appropriate to your climate and driving style. If you don't see too much snow during the winter, and you like to drive/corner fast, look into the H-rated high performance snow tires like the Dunlop winter sport M2/M3 or the Blizzak LM-22.
If your area gets heavy snow or a lot of packed snow and ice, then look into a more aggressive, Q rated snow tire like the Blizzak WS-50. Q rated winter tires like the Blizzak WS-50 offer the best in snow traction, but will give up some dry road responsiveness over an H rated snow tire to get it. The former Moderator Eddie ran this tire on his 330CI last winter, and I've run these for years on my car.
Check out the link to our winter tires area for a list of all options and more info<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR8&url=/winter/index.jsp">winter tires</a></li></ul>
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