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  1. Is anyone running 225/50/16 on stock 16 inch wheels?
  2. Should I only let my Audi dealer mount and balance...
  3. how much did you pay for a good tire balance job?
  4. (Gary) Why does TR recommend stock width for TT snow tires?
  5. Polling users of 255 - 35 - 18 tires..........
  6. S4 snows - 17" v. 18" - Gary, anyone?
  7. To the person at Edge Racing-Please Please do a remake of the Multi Spoke FLIKS
  8. what's the difference in the 2 Kumho 712's?
  9. Who can tell me which wheels will clear the stoptechs and which wont? Any one has a database?
  10. Any experience with Yokohama AVS dB S2 or Pirelli PZero Nero M+S ?
  11. Winter wheels/tires for a A6 4.2
  12. all season for 2000 A4 1.8T QM?
  13. What is 5x4.25 and 5x4.5? Is that 5x100 or 5x112 or 5x114 or something else?
  14. Hey Gary, just pulled the trigger on the ContiExtreme Contacts.........
  15. Mille Miglia Uno - durability/strength
  16. interested in 17" Pirelli P6 Four Seasons?
  17. Dunlop SP9090 vs. SP9000
  18. I drive a 1995 90 front wheel drive i need help with tire choice for the stock 15x7 speed lines
  19. Gary, Does all the BBS wheels that tirerack carries
  20. tire shaving
  21. I found a site w/a fair number of wheel weights.......
  22. My Audi dealer wants $70 to mount and balance my new tires, fair price?
  23. Cheapest place to buy commerical truck tires?
  24. Looking for Yokohama Avid T4 205/55/15 TireRack?
  25. Flat spotted tires...
  26. Snow Tires or all Season to Tahoe from San Francisco
  27. hey will I be able to run 19 in BBS chs on my stock TT quattro roadster with no problems?
  28. Bulletproof Sportec M-10 (19")!!!
  29. Gary - what tire do you suggest for replacement on my wifes RX-300
  30. Is a front end alignment important when replacing tires?
  31. Ugly inner tire wear.
  32. Widest tire on the 5 star 16 OE rims, 97 A8.
  33. are
  34. Just bought new car with 235/40zr/18 pirelli p-zero rosso's.........
  35. tire size
  36. 245 hoosiers vs 245 pirellis. I'm glad I didnt get 255 hoosiers!
  37. will a 32mm offset fit on a 2000 S4
  38. anyone know where I might still be able to source a set of these?
  39. Gary@Tirerack
  40. Does Tirerack have 18" SILVER finish 5X112 Superleggeras yet? If so, price? Thanks!
  41. Gary - Have you had any customer feedback on the real world ice / snow capabilities ...
  42. Gary............I got the size/type of tire for my truck. Can you look them up? TIA
  43. 2003 1.8T Cabrio (Non Sport) advice needed - Gary
  44. Mercedes wheels....bolt sizes.
  45. Need help for choosing 18" wheels that are light and affortable
  46. Gary....Got the Contis this morning !!! You guys are the only way to go !!!!!!
  47. Gary question: what is the offset of the MM Evo5's in 18x8?
  48. Size advice for B6 A4 Stock Sport 17"
  49. RAD Locks on Sale.
  50. Gary - looking for replacement for Nokian Hakkapelitta 1 snows
  51. How difficult is it to steal wheels if you have wheel locks on them?
  52. FS: 5 Continental ContiSport Contact 2 tires...
  53. Will the factory RS4 Center Cap fit this 19" wheel from AT-Italia?
  54. RONAL 15-19" wheel/tire packages for AUDI
  55. Gary, Dunlop Winter Sport M2 vs. M3??
  56. hey gary?
  57. Is this Tire Warranty-able(Is that a Word)???
  58. Question for TireRack - some wheels that fit on A4 - OK for A6?
  59. When you buy from TireRack, can you get any kind of Road Hazard?
  60. Tried a search, but looking for a definite answer. Will Borbet Type-E's fit an 01 S4?
  61. FS: 18X7.5 Kahn RSR w/ Sumitomo HTRZII - NYC Area
  62. What is a good price for slightly used OEM 17" sport wheels/tires?
  63. Falken 451 vs Nitto 555 in 235/35/19's in rim protection?
  64. curious if these "HRE" wheels are made by the same HRE wheels we know today...(old school stuff)
  65. 18" MilleMiglia HT3
  66. Tire terminology: Cupping (plus a few more questions)
  67. Max wheel width for 225/45/17 tire
  68. what are the widest 17" rim out there I'm looking for 17x9 if possible
  69. TireRack Discounts???
  70. Getting S8 18x8 wheels, need opinions on tires. Thanks!
  71. What's the widest one can go in the rear of a CQ?
  72. Anyone want to steal me a nice set of 18" rims for my 2002 A4Q - I'll give you some crack... (m)
  73. Anyone order from www.gtwheels.com? Yay or nay?
  74. Anyone interested in Brand New, Never used 18" Carlsson 1/6 Evo Dimond Edition?
  75. more 235/45-17 S4 questions(long)....
  76. my mom has dunlop a2 sports on her beetle.
  77. anyone have any audi 90 stock wheels for sale? or any that will fit
  78. How about 235/45/17 pirelli snow sports in winter and 235/40/18 p-zero rossos in summer..
  79. Shop quote $254 for 2 new-contiextreme tires 205/55/16 includes tax and install...Rip off? (more)
  80. 17" A4 5-spoke rims
  81. 18 inch Tire question
  82. Anyone with Yoko AVS ES100's experience lots of noise?
  83. BBS copy, do they Rondell make these for A4's?
  84. Falken ze-512 vs. Pirelli P7000 supersport
  85. Gary at Tirerack - no 17" listed for MY03 2.7T...
  86. Is 16x7.5 too wide of a wheel to use on a RWD car in the winter? Stock is 17x8.5.
  87. Is a trackable repair possible here?
  88. oettinger re's
  89. Does anyone know anything about the Winterforce M+S?
  90. Xpost and updated requests
  91. Question on tires for non-Audi, my gf's Nissan Murano. Goodyear Eagle LS only choice for 235/65-18?
  92. How long would you think the average Z rated tire lasts
  93. Hey Gary
  94. Gary: A/S Tire Recommendation
  95. gary: rfi
  96. 16x7.5 or 16x8 SSR Comps for my S4? Will they clear the brakes?
  97. Winter tires for TT?
  98. Is it a good idea to get 16in wheels wrapped with conti extremes for my 03 audi a4 (gary)
  99. BBS LM's
  100. Anyone have a used Dunlop WinterSport M2 for sale- just need one
  101. 17" all-seasons ok for DC area winter?
  102. Is there any reason why I should not replace my worn out tires with type that is came with
  103. Gary, dropped you an email for tire info and quote, thx.
  104. How do you store that second set of wheels?
  105. What is a 'camber kit?'
  106. Gary - about my last thread, and about my tire wear
  107. Road rash were you don't want it..........
  108. Would 17" V-rated Nokian WR all seasons hold up in the CA desert all year round?
  109. Looking for 18" or 19" RS6 replica wheel/tire package for A4
  110. need some help re: the track and tire choices.......
  111. When is the right time to replace summer tires?
  112. A/S tires 225/45/17. What to choose, if I do not want Michelin.
  113. WTB- 2004 S4 Rims/Tires
  114. Ok I have decided on a Tire, Kumho ECSTA HP4....is that a good choice They are so cheap
  115. WHEEL LOCKS - Suggestions?
  116. Looking for best price -- (4) Dunlop M3 205/55r16 shipped to upstate NY
  117. Buying wheels for 2001 A6 and need some help
  118. Will any Audi OEM 17" rim fit a 2.7t A6?
  119. Winter wheel program from Ronal
  120. Need a definitive answer, search didn't help... (m)
  121. ok i searched and cant find a solid answer......
  122. comments on plus zero for 02 a4 spt pkg?
  123. what is considerd light for a 17" rim?
  124. I need new tires before winter, can you help?
  125. here is HOW TO: remove lug bolt with striped head.
  126. Paging Gary@tirerack: Got specs on the Moda R6 18" and 19"?
  127. I want to stretch my tires (probably for all the wrong reasons, but...)
  128. Hub Centric Rings
  129. Continental Conti Extreme Contact First Impressions.
  130. Gary, I'm thinking about getting the 205 50 17 Dunlop Wintersport M2's,
  131. Gary, Snows on a TT?
  132. Will the A6 2.7t base and sport package wheels fit the A6 4.2? Thanks.
  133. A6 4.2 17" wheels 17 w/255 tires on an A6 2.8
  134. WTF?! Just called my local Town Fair Tire in CT....
  135. Tire Choice Poll: 235-35-19 for a B6 3.0
  136. Ronal SNOW wheel/tire program starts MONDAY
  137. wheel balancing...
  138. what do you all think of ADR wheels? I hear they are strong and priced well.
  139. Hub centering rings for ASA IS1 wheels ... know where to get?
  140. Do Flik Artics in 18x8.5 clear the 355mm StopTech kit on an '01 S4? TIA.
  141. Gary / Eddie: need hub centering rings
  142. Can wheels that fit on a 2002 Jetta fit on a 2002 A4?
  143. Any mods needed to fit 18"x 8.5 with 225/40R18 on 2000 S4?
  144. anyone in here have mom arrows?
  145. tire size for 18x8 rs4 dtm, my car is lowered
  146. Is using both winter/summer tires on the same wheels bad?
  147. Your opinion needed on tire selection for 18's
  148. What is your take on Yokohama AVS ES100 18's PLEASE!
  149. New Toyo UHP Proxes 4 All Season
  150. can someone identify these wheels?
  151. Tires at lease turn-in?
  152. Has there ever been a GB on koni coilovers?
  153. Will 17" wheels from a 1999 A8 fit a 1997 A4? (NT)
  154. Gary: is there a significant performance diff btwn 225/40/18s and 235/40/18s? just wondering
  155. HELP! After checking out 10,856 and 1/2 wheels, I have chosen three candidates:
  156. Okay.. so 2 of my wheel bolts failed today..
  157. S-6 Avus take-off's (17x8)
  158. 95A6Q Wheel & Tire Upgrade
  159. 19x8.5 AT Italia 9 Razze Polished any pics on B6?
  160. Well, after two days with the Conti ExtremeContacts, I have to say that I really like these tires !
  161. Motegi FF5s - anyone got em?
  162. anyone have anything good/bad to say about Michelin Pilot Alpin's?
  163. Gary, a few questions about Dunlop Winter Sport M3's...
  164. Summer Tire Suggestion: I Searched the archives and this is what I got...
  165. Gary, what's the biggest difference between Dunlop M2 vs M3? I'm thinking 17" and MN. Thanks.
  166. HRE 543's--anyone have PICs of these wheels on an audi to post?
  167. will B6 S4 OEM wheels fit B5 S4?
  168. Gary, would you give tire advice on my earlier post 11 down titled Avus S6 take off's, Thanks
  169. New 2001 S4 Owner - Need Advice
  170. Gary, you're my new hero ...
  171. Do you need to be careful which tire shop you use to mount and balance?
  172. 235/40 or 225/40 on 18x8.5 Sportec mono10 on a B5 a4?
  173. SNOW wheel/tire Packages, ..PRICES>>>>SALE..
  174. Gary. Help me out I need valve stems for my BBS CH's some little punks stole them.
  175. Will B6 3.0 steel 16" rim M2 snows fit on the new B6 S4?
  176. anyone have experiences (good/bad) with these tires
  177. Stylish but practical recommendation for winter wheels/tires for 01' A6
  178. Owners manual says tighten wheel bolts to 102 ft. lbs.???????????
  179. Anyone know if I can get Toyo Observe winter tires in 205/65/15?
  180. Will be doing RS4 body conversion...
  181. Need Advice! Where to buy Falken Azenis (Bay Area or online)? more ?s inside...
  182. Does the Tire Rack sell RS6 replicas?
  183. attn: Gary, I have problem order tires from Tirerack
  184. Gary@Tirerack. I need snow tires and rims for a 2002 Allroad. What is the rim size and offset?
  185. New 7-Spoke SSR GT 7 wheels...
  186. Ouch! I didn't know Nokian WRs were that expensive.
  187. Anyone ever dealt with these guys?
  188. Winter tire package examples from TireRack.
  189. Besides Tirerack.com and tires.com...
  190. 2002 A4 Sport Wheels and Tires FOR SALE
  191. Anyone running Sportec Mono 10 18 x 8.5? What tire size can I get w/o having to roll the fenders?
  192. tire pressure guidance needed for track event.......
  193. Gary, why almost no rims for B6 S4 on tirerack site?
  194. TT DTM photos
  195. *MAE wheels*
  196. 18"tire choices
  197. Hey Gary, your thoughts on rims?
  198. SSR Competitions in NYC?
  199. Safe to swap with spare to get clean wheel?
  200. Will Wurth paint match my wheels?
  201. .
  202. Gary@TireRack :) Need some good help on fitment
  203. Didn't realize the difference between Nokian WR 17" V-rated vs H-rated on tread wear.............
  204. Here I go again.. KDW2 vs F1GSD3.. any personal experience between the two?
  205. High Performance A/S versus Grand Touring A/S
  206. Tire size ?
  207. Tip: Need a cheap floor jack saddle pad?
  208. Torque spec location?
  209. what's the advantage of having a large wheel? like 18"
  210. Great Oktob-ER-fest specials on wheels and tires! (vol. 1) look inside ---->
  211. about to order new 19's should i get 235/35/19 or 245/35/19 tires
  212. Could someone post some pics of OZ's Chrono Evolution (17") on a 95'S6 ? Thanks!!!
  213. Ronal WINTER wheel/tire program...through DEC. $$
  214. Anyone know where I can order Gislaved Frost snow tires online?
  215. question about pressure for 225/35/19 on an 01 S4 with an 8.5" rim width.
  216. WheelShop for redrill.
  217. I Keep Bending my Wheels!!! Need Advice
  218. How Big Tires? Spedo Correction? '03 A6 4.2 Sport Suspension
  219. Enkei MM2 18X7.5 5-112/114 ET38 on A4 Cab 1.8T sport - Your thoughts and advices???
  220. will tirerack ship to Toronto?
  221. probably not...but are 225/60-16's useable on an '00 s4?
  222. Anyone has Flik Lex on any car?
  223. Tire recommendation
  224. Thanks Gary@Tirerack
  225. Gary I want to ask what is the offset for the ASA AR1 on 18s?
  226. Gary - any chance Audi OE center caps will fit the Mille Miglia A1?
  227. Wheel/Tire Problem?
  228. 18" RS4 rim needs repair
  229. high performance all seasons.. revisited.. :)
  230. X-Post...Pics of new wheels
  231. bolt pattern guide?? what vehicles share bolt pattern?
  232. are Pirelli Neros Assimertico?
  233. M Sport Cups VS Kuhmo Ecstas
  234. Were are the tires for 16"?
  235. Flik-TDR-A on an A4, any experience/pics? N/T
  236. P Zero Nero M+S vs. Pilot Sport A/S
  237. racing wheels for the RS6
  238. Help with wheel/tire upgrade for a 2000 A6 2.8
  239. Are these available from The Rack ??? 2nd try
  240. anyone knows how much is the custom charge order wheels from tirerack?
  241. Any good powder coat shops in central VA, or NoVA?
  242. What's the difference between Pilot Sports, and Pilot Sports PS2?
  243. Can you still get sensors from Tirerack for the Smartire first generation system?
  244. Gary, I ordered 225/45/17 tires last friday
  245. BFG KDW-2 vs S-03 vs Pilot Sport (what is best for rain and daily use?)
  246. WTB: RS4 17" Wheels - 9 spoke - OEM vs. Replica
  247. Gary...standard OZ SL offset for 19" wheel going onto an S4?
  248. Tirerack, how long will the sale last on the Neros?
  249. Gary, how is payment done if I am ordering from Canada?
  250. Is it necessary to have an alignment done after you install new tires?