Gold A4

I have a 2001.5 A4 with the stock suspension and 15" OEM wheels with Eagle LS 205/60/15 tires. I will be placing Blizzaks on these rims for the winter. Next spring I want to upgrade wheels and tires. Everyone tells me to upgrade the suspension but because of where I live, nearly a dirt road and lots of snow, I need the ground clearance. Thus, I will not be lowering the car and will live with the stock suspension. With that in mind, can I go to 17" wheels and slightly larger tires then is recommended to decrease the wheel gap? I understand that the speedometer and all will be off but I can live with that if not to bad. Also, what would be better looking, 16s or 17s with the larger tires? If this is not a good idea, then what would be better, 16s or 17s with the correctly sized tire? Thanks all for taking the time to read this and give your opinions.

Adam S

Unless you want to have some custom body work done. ;-) Even a higher profile tire won't gain you much. You can do 17's with the non-sport suspension, I did this for a while. But be warned, you will want to upgrade your suspension once you have all the extra grip of a summer tire on a set of 17's.

The other option is a good set of coilovers. Up in the winter, down in the spring.