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  1. 5 sets of 19" rims -- do i get the wheel whore award?
  2. X-post from B6 S4 forum - recs for nylon or teflon coated sockets for wheel lugs?
  3. anything wrong with re-mounting this tire??
  4. need a track/ summer tire 225/55 R 17 or 245/45 R 17 any thoughts
  5. x post: anyone stuff Toyo RA1's 245/40/18 in the fenders of the B5 S4? I have OZ 18x8 ET 35 ...and
  6. Smoother and quieter ride : Falken Ziex ZE-512 or Falken Azenis ST115
  7. Gary, what cars fit a 255/35/18 tire?
  8. Special Purchase 22lb 18" Wheels
  9. Anyone else heard "SSR" and "bankruptcy" in the same sentence recently?
  10. All Season tires for a 2003 A4 3.0 Q
  11. 17X8 AT Italia Flash wheels +225/45 tires-fit for 2001 A6 2.7 or not?
  12. To go 19 or not ???
  13. Gary@TireRack.com. What are the construction differences on speed ratings
  14. Bought PS2 tires less than 6k miles ago and they're shot
  15. 16" or 18"?
  16. Is there a cross reference chart somewhere?
  17. what wheels are these? >>>>>>>>>>>>
  18. X-Post Wheel Choices
  19. Hoosier A3S03 tire pressures for autox?
  20. Tires - ContiProContact
  21. Gary - is 4/29/05 a reliable availability date for the Conti Extreme Contacts (255-40-17)?
  22. anyone every bought anything from "wheeldiscount.com"? any feedback would be appreciated.
  23. Recommended tire pressure for 225/50R16
  24. Need some help with a tire problem
  25. Axis Seven wheels or HP Evo
  26. Need 225/50-16 tires. Bridgestone RE750 vs. Firestone Wide Oval?
  27. Conti Sport Contact 2's. Can anyone comment on size (do they typically run narrow/average/wide?)
  28. Need a brand recommendation (I'm cheap)
  29. what do u guys think of these >>>>>>>>>>>>
  30. anyone familiar with this ebay seller
  31. OZ 18 " Crono Evolution Wheels on a S4 this is what they look like and
  32. Insane CH's.....
  33. Gary, does Tire Rack periodically review recommended installers?
  34. Please help - have curb rash on MM Cup 3S wheels (bought from TireRack). What paint matches this
  35. Anyone with porsche turbo wheels on their B5?
  36. Tire Rack Question; plus size for A8 16"
  37. Could someone give me the correct tire preasure for 225/40/18 P Zero Nero's thanks.
  38. Wanted: Used A4 17 x 7.5 OEM Five Spoke Wheels
  39. How calculate tire pressure for another size?
  40. 18x9 +45 offset wheels, will 235/40 tires fit on a b5?
  41. What other big sites are there besides Tire Rack and Discount Tire Direct for wheel/tire packages?
  42. 205/55-16 to 225/50-16 on Audi A4 1998 with stock rims?
  43. 18x8.5 et 30 w/ 225 tires, will it fit b5 A4. I HAVE SEARCHED ARCHIVES!
  44. wheel/tire fitment questions for Gary@Tirerack.com
  45. Does anybody know if Axis Supermesh 19x8.5 Rims will fit on a B6 S4 ?
  46. Anyone else getting some noise off their Falken 512's? (humming in the rear)
  47. Question for Gary:
  48. what color rims are the best for Imola 04 S4. Any help would be great
  49. Anyone have a set of 235/35/19 tires they are trying to get rid of?? NorCal
  50. 18x8 axis supermesh 5x112 bolt pattern discontinued. Still WTB!
  51. Is the goodyear Eagle F1 GS a good tire, size 235/40 18...
  52. Toyo T1-R Reviews? This tire looks promising, anyone?
  53. gary at tirerack
  54. Falken GR Beta FK-451 vs. Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 vs. Sumitomo HTR Z II vs. Fuzion ZRi. All 245/40/17.
  55. X-post: Any similar wheels that would fit a B5 S4?
  56. Tire Suggestions Please 235/40/18?
  57. Any suggestions for a low price tire, quiet, comfortable in 225/45/17.
  58. Wheel lock and lug suggestion
  59. 235/45-17 on 17x7.5 wheels - fitment on TT?
  60. Hey thanks Gary!
  61. 19x8.5 35offset sevas wheels
  62. PZero Rosso directional ? assymetrical? Can't find definitives in search
  63. thoughts on avon tech m550 all season tires?
  64. Does 235/40-18 sound right for 18x8.5??
  65. 18" BBS LM on TT
  66. new B7 rs4 wheels
  67. 98 Audi Wheel Size 18 x 8
  68. Toyo T1-R
  69. How stretched will a 235 series tire be on a 9 inch wheel?
  70. Swapping wheels
  71. Questions/answers regarding the new Toyo T1R tires:
  72. Victoracer V700's and Ecsta 710's questions...
  73. Muscle car tires
  74. Gary, looking to replace some tires for my A4
  75. What causes this...
  76. Whirring Sound > 45mph
  77. I'm gonna get track tires for my A4 - either Dunlop SPs or Azenis RT-215s in 225/45/17
  78. Gary and others: I need a set of tires for Kahn RSS 18x8 wheels. Ive had the S-03s & loved them
  79. 19x8.5 Sportec Mono-10s, ET 35, on B6 S4.....what length lug bolts needed, and ball or cone?
  80. New Wheels, Tires, B6 S4 --- Gary @ tirerack
  81. will Ace Formula 17" wheels fit over S4 brakes?
  82. 19x8.5 wheel with 35mm offset?
  83. Could somebody tell me how much BBS LM's weigh in 18 x 8.5?
  84. x-post, floor jack pron.........(BWW)
  85. What's the right size tire for a 17" x 8" BBS RC? For a 2.7T A6.
  86. Anyone one know the exact size of the OE optional 17's for the A8.
  87. Gary, a question about reading TR's user reviews...
  88. Gary@tirerack, or anyone in the know: will 18x9.5 fit the rear tire well on a B5 A4?
  89. Tire size for '98 A4 - 235/45/17
  90. Anyone know the weight of Michelin Pilot Sport 235-40-18?
  91. A4 Sport wheels w/ ContiSportContact2 235/45-17 Load Rating?
  92. Question for Gary.....
  93. Gary: Any update on when the back-ordered ContiExtremeContacts are due to arrive??
  94. Gary, is the weight you list for BBS LM's correct? Seems a tad (1 lb. or so) heavy.
  95. Can I......
  96. Lugnuts between Audi / VW???
  97. Where can I get 1 MM Spider 17x7.5, 5x112?? Please Help
  98. Looking at getting 19x8.5 ET 35 wheels for my stock TT...
  99. Thanks Gary@TireRack! Pics of my SSR GT-7s and painted calipers.
  100. Gary@tirerack, Help on offset for 18x 8.5
  101. anyone running asa ar1's on a b5 s4 .. stock calipers.. thnx
  102. Could be a stupid Q but...
  103. SUMMER TIRE TEST REVIEW, Germany--from RONAL USA.
  104. Zoops Sealer for unpolished Aluminum wheels - Step 2 completed!
  105. BBS RS-GT RIMS
  106. Gary: Sport Edition Fox 2's
  107. What tire size should I run with 18 X 8 et 35 on a B4 90Q
  108. 235/40/18 Kumho MX vs Falken GRB 451...what would you choose?
  109. Are the F1 GS-D3s worth the extra ~$32 per tire over the Toyo T1s?
  110. Questions about my tire purchase from the classifieds
  111. whats the difference between the goodyear f1 gs d2 and gs d3?
  112. Brake dust stuck...
  113. Wrench and thin wall sockets
  114. Running different tires front and back, okay??
  115. im running 205/55 r16 dunlop sp's right now. they are bold. need some tire recommendations
  116. Just purchased RS4 replicas (18x8.5) on 235/40-18s with ET30. Stock. Will I be okay on 2002_S4?
  117. Ronal USA, 16-19" wheel-tire Packages
  118. just came back from tire dealer: potenza g009 is fav so far. prices inside
  119. Those with Kinesis, HRE, Fikse, OZ CA... how did you choose between wheel manufacturers?
  120. 19x8.5 DTM Kruez 3 piece - what is the correct offset for b6S4?
  121. Questions for Gary @ tire rack
  122. 3 of my summers held 38 psi over the winter, the 4th was around 10 psi
  123. New tires for B6 Avant (non-sport)... any recommendations?
  124. German Tire Tests, Info
  125. Anyone running 235-40/18 with H&R Sports and Kumho MXs? I stfa but i havent found anyone running
  126. Can I use same bolts for BBS RC, 18x8.5" ET 32, on a B6 S4 as I used for a B5 S4?
  127. flik artic lips: clear coated or not?
  128. Best choices for fairly inexpensive LIGHT weight tires. 235 40 18
  129. Gary...would there be any difference in the harshness of the ride in relation to a...
  130. 2005 A6 17" rims-will they fit 2001 A6 2.7 or not? Please help....!!!
  131. Will I have any problems with 16x7 BBS RX's with a 42mm offset
  132. Avon Tech M550 A/S vs. Continental ContiExtremeContact
  133. Need two OZ Superleggera caps, and a hub centering ring
  134. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S or Goodyear F1 GS-D3?
  135. Do I need new longer bolts?
  136. 18" tire recommendations
  137. i need to clear coat one wheel today (long story) what do i need to do to prep it?
  138. Going to go for the kill on Flik Artics tomorrow. Anything i should know?
  139. tire suggestions? good 225/40/18 tires under $400?
  140. Time to replace the T1S's...need some help...
  141. Anyone have the ECSTA MX?
  142. Anyone catch Motorweak and see some dude from Tirerack? Mat I think.
  143. 18" rims and new tires on a TT
  144. Will 235/45/18 tire for a 1999 a6 fit without rubbing... rim is 18x8.5... stock suspension...
  145. Who has the best price on BFG KDW2 235/40/18
  146. Used Oettinger RE wheels...
  147. Will my old wheels fit?
  148. My sig quote says it all...
  149. Thanks!
  150. X-post: Hi, question about Dupli auto paint & wheel paint
  151. OZ SL - different silver finishes?
  152. just bolted up my 19x8.5" bbs rs-gt's to my b5s4 and i have a question..
  153. Hey hartmann.com...any news on the upcoming b7rs4 reps?
  154. Recommended track pressures for Dunlop SSR in 225/45/17 on a B5 S4 sedan?
  155. Dunlop SP 9000 vs. SP 9090
  156. Any source for Borbet Type T 17x8, 5x112 ET35?
  157. Tirerack: Seriously, I need a Conti Xtreme Contact in 225/45/17
  158. 18" Swings?
  159. Gary - I hope you do well with the pending sale of TR.
  160. X-post from the A6 forum...Gary...your thoughts???
  161. So...No more Pirelli PZero Nero Summer tires @ TR....how do the M&S versions compare?
  162. Opinions, Reviews, on BFG G Force Sport?
  163. Q 4 Gary
  164. pirelli pzero nero m&s VS. kumho escata asx VS. sumitomo htrz ii
  165. Opinions on Falken 512 Ziex 235 45 17?
  166. Ronal USA, wheel-tire packages, 16-20" for Audi
  167. Weight of B6 A4 Sport 17" wheels??
  168. Oettinger Lug bolts in stock!
  169. New set of polished rims... X-POST
  170. Anyone know where I can get a set of these:
  171. Why have magnesium wheels disappeared from the street?
  172. Anyone have good pics of the Axis Hiro 19x9.5 lip or on a car? Thanks
  173. Mercedes vs. Audi fitment?
  174. staggerd setup with quattro? 18 x 8.5 fronts, 18 x 9.5 rears
  175. Can someone give me the short answer?
  176. Falken ST115 vs. Yoko ES100?
  177. Hankook Ventus Sport K104 vs. Dunlop SP Sport 9000
  178. wheres the best place to buy DTM KREUZ 16 wheels??
  179. Help, I am losing my mind picking quiet tires...
  180. Zoops Sealer - Week Two update (X-Post)- - >
  181. falken rt-615?? searched with no luck
  182. OEM Audi lug bolts OK with OZ wheels?
  183. Needs new Wheels soon
  184. Chris - When will Toyo Proxes T1-R's be in US?
  185. x-post from b5; 18x8.5 front, 18x9.5 rear. can i stretch to equalize contact?
  186. I should be gettin my Flik Artic Black wheels this week and i have a question...
  187. Is this wheel ok to run
  188. Gary: how are the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 tires and would I rub?
  189. Gary: What is a recommended alternative for ContiExtremeContacts? I'm tired of waiting.
  190. TT wheel help: Do all wheels fitting Golf/Jetta/Bug fit TT?
  191. Getting my new rims real soon and want to wax before they see any brake dust and weather.
  192. wheels?
  193. Opinions wanted. Which wheel looks better A or B on a tornado red A6
  194. Looking to sell wheels...how much do you guys think they're worth?
  195. options for cracked rim
  196. Are all OEM Audi 16"x7" ET45 rims "Tango" rims?
  197. what size tires do i need for 20 x 9 on a b6 S4??
  198. Turbo replacement covered by Audi Assured?
  199. Looking for tires for 18x8.5 BBS CH's what size to get?
  200. BBS RX center caps
  201. just put 18 x8.5 BBS Ch's on my B5 S4......
  202. Noticed edgeracing has the RT-615 now, and the Z212...
  203. How long do Michelin Pilot Sport A/S last?
  204. Approximate weight of 225 40 18 Conti Sport 2?
  205. Just got my new Dunlop R's from TR, perhaps a strange ? re: rotation...
  206. Is it "For Sale Friday" on the Wheel and Tire forum?
  207. About to order Falken ST-115s... a friend says they run narrow? Should I get 235s on my 17x8s?
  208. Need help!! Which tires for 19x8
  209. Reccomendations for 235/40/18? right now I'm on 235/45/17 Conti SC2's
  210. Benefits of 245/45R16 vs. 225/50R16
  211. Rim strength comparison question
  212. 18" RS4 ALMS Super Sale. $1080 with Falken Tires!
  213. 18x8" Avus wheels @ Victoria Tire & Wheel
  214. Gary, looking for recomendations for dedicated summer tires in 245/40/17.
  215. Noisy tires: I have Sumitomo HTR Z II tires on
  216. X-Post - Supposed to have hubcentric rings for Flik Justice?
  217. Will these spacers fit my car?
  218. Smallest wheels for S8?
  219. Anyone ever own Vredestein Ultracs?
  220. Anyone selling used Bridgestone SO3s?
  221. Does anyone know what the wheel offset is for a 19" BBS CH wheel?
  222. Old debate; dunlop 8080 vs 9090
  223. GARY@TR: Are the Conti ExtremeContacts 235/45/17 still on Inter-Galactic backorder???
  224. the old curb contact question, safety question
  225. Two part question: Need new tires / Flat spotting
  226. Hub bore size for OZ SL wheels?
  227. Gary @ Tirerack: Had a few questions regarding pricing etc
  228. Chris @ Toyo: A few questions...
  229. Wheel opinions, please . . .
  230. Major differences between the Pilot Sports and the PS2's?
  231. Will 245x40x18 on Moda R6 18x8 work on '03 A4 Avant with sport package?
  232. Wheel spacer question...
  233. attn Tire Rack staff.
  234. wheels and tires
  235. attn tire rack staff
  236. does this crack look bad?
  237. where can I find lug bolts and centering rings for OZ superleggera?
  238. Gary, any idea of the ETA for Khumo Ecsta MX's in 255/45/17?
  239. Gary at Tirerack, Mike at PureMS or others - further to post below re: centering rings on OZs
  240. Good replacement for Pzero Nero Summers
  241. TT Tires and Wheels
  242. Aftermarket S4 Avus Center Lug Nut Cap Won't Fit??
  243. AT Italia 9 Razze audi oe center cap
  244. Anyone tried Fuzion ZRi?
  245. 2001 TT Quattro 17" tires
  246. wheel repair place in CA, Bay area :
  247. A8 rims Toyo Proxys T1S 225/40/18 well done
  248. Gary - B6 S4 need to change away from conti's. Need a good tire...
  249. Gary - why have most tire reviews on TireRack.com stop about mid March?
  250. 18" 8.5" RS4 Replicas ET30 fit ok on B5 S4 with stock brakes?