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  1. Need my A8 wheels refinished in the Baltimore/DC area, anyone know of a place?
  2. looking for 43mm thread lug bolts for MKIV Jetta
  3. Question for Gary re: OZ michelangelo wheels
  4. Do any of these tires stand out over the others?
  5. Is the gunmetal oz ultraleggera available in a b5 s4 fitment yet?
  6. Gary: Questions regarding the OZ Tribe Evo
  7. New Wheels
  8. Tire Size Question for 1999 A6 Avant w/17" 4.2 Forged Wheelset
  9. TIre question
  10. will 235/45/R18 fit on a 2.7T? (I have 18x8.5 wheels)
  11. WWAWD? Should I buy from these guys?
  12. 225 or 235 on 18 OZ Ultraleggeras on B5 S4...Rubbing?
  13. Very limited number of OZ Forgiata (Forged SLs) coming in 18X8.5 ET40
  14. What you say about Dunlop Sp 9000
  15. What is a good tire that is also lightweight?
  16. Question for Gary: How will the new Potenza RE-01Rs compare to the S-03s, S-02s?
  17. OZ Superleggera - STRONG??
  18. Gary - What offset for 19x8 fr and 19x9 rear on an 02-03 A4 Quattro?
  19. can someone tell me the benefits of going with an 95 or 93Y vs 91W
  20. Gary - Any issues with a 235/40 18 on an 18x8.5 rim (2001 S4)
  21. GARY - will 19x8.5 B5 S4 BBS RS-GT fit a B6 S4? ET is 37.
  22. Gary: Can I e-mail you a picture of one of my tires with a screw in it?
  23. WTB A8 18" monoblocks
  24. What is the widest tire on a B6 S4??
  25. Gary- How long is the 'special' good on the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 2Size: 225/45YR17 @ $149 ?? TIA
  26. Need some help with tire sizing on 19". Tried search.
  27. Opinions on Dunlop Direzza DZ101? Considering 245/45/18 for allroad
  28. Volk LE37T wheels available in 18x8.5 size !
  29. Gary and AW members, tire recommendation
  30. Gary: I've heard that Flik wheels have a crappy finish and so don't hold up well, is this true?
  31. Where to go for audi to bmw hubcentric adapters? (5x112/57.1 to 5x120/72.5)
  32. flik artic 18x8.5 et35 - would these work ok w/ spacers over hp2 brakes on an allroad?
  33. Looking for B7 18" S-Line OEM wheels - preferably (5) - anyone have any for sale...
  34. is there a BBS centercap that will fit the B7 S4 CH style wheels?
  35. Gary, I'm looking at the OZ Ultraleggera for a B6 S4 for track days and have a couple questions.
  36. Going to go with F1 GS D3 on stock 17" Avus. A bit confused though...
  37. Gary: 245 40 18 for C5 A6 4.2...
  38. Gary (or whoever else knows): Would the Sport Edition S6 18x8 be ok on an allroad w/ hp2 brakes?
  39. Gary@Tirerack: can you get Dunlop SP Sport 9000s in 245/45R16?
  40. Sportec mono 10 knockoffs worth it? there are so many imitations..
  41. BBS Air Wheels...
  42. Center cap questions
  43. Tire advise - Gary/All
  44. Gary - will the Yokohama Advan A032R's in 235/40 17 fit a B5 S4 with OE wheels?
  45. Hey everyone, what is the ideal tire width for a 9" wide wheel? 245?
  46. Question on where to find wheel bolt info?
  47. Need help finding a good wheel re-finishing place in the NJ/NY area......
  48. Weight load of tires for S4 Cab--Is 95 really necessary?
  49. Gary I don't have my A4 anymore...but
  50. What length of lug bolt of 2006 A3?
  51. Will 17x9" rims with 235/45 tires fit on a b5 a4?
  52. GARY - how much do the 19" BBS CK weigh?
  53. Looking for a used Nokian WR..
  54. gary: what's the difference between these tires? (other than price)
  55. so what happens if you mount a 8" min tire on a 7.5" wheel?
  56. Gary, What is the difference between the SSR GT7 and the GT7-H. Thanks!
  57. BFG Traction T/A in 205/55-16
  58. Ronal 17-18" wheel sale
  59. Tire help - pros/cons of Toyo Proxes T1R?...
  60. RUFF RACING RIMS
  61. Anyone know what type of bolt is used with the OZ superleggera wheel? Ball or Conical? TIA
  62. Toyo T1R vs. BF Goodrich KDW2 NT vs. Falken GRB FK-451. . Which would you choose. .
  63. 17 or 18 inch should i have?
  64. best/safest way to remove a rubber valve stem?
  65. anyone have any experience with AT Italia S6 or sporteditions S6 wheels at the tirerack.com
  66. Need some help with fitment, spacers, lugs, wheel locks...
  67. do I need to replace by baby's shoes yet?
  68. No Air Tires?
  69. Gary, Do you sell replacement center caps for SSR Comps?
  70. flat tire on Audi will not come off
  71. GARY - what is the weight of the 19" Rial Nogaro? TIA
  72. Neuspeed RS10s - are there any Audi OEM center caps that will fit?
  73. hey.. anyone by any chance know if 255/40/19's will fit w/o rubbing on an A4 1997?
  74. Gary - Sportec 18"x8.5 ET35 w/AD07 tire 235/40/18 in B7A4 Avant question.
  75. Gary, 3 part question on BBS wheels for a 2004 S4
  76. 17s or 18s?
  77. Dunlop Direzza DZ101's?
  78. used rims classifieds
  79. Just in New Votex Optional Style Wheels at a fraction of the cost!
  80. Ott. RZ refinishing suggestions
  81. What spacers do i need? 98 A4, Wheels 8.5 35ET 18's? going with 225.40.18's
  82. 235/40 18's on an '03 TT225 coupe?
  83. Tire size decision for S6
  84. How well or should I say how strong are the 17"x8" ASA AR1's?
  85. Gary: What is the offset and weight of this wheel?
  86. Will A3 wheels fit on a B5 A4?
  87. Gary, been on your site for 2-3 hours trying to decide on tire/wheel set... question(s)-->
  88. Sorry, this has been covered but...too much conflicting info: Best < $100 tire 225-17 or so?
  89. Gary, or anyone familiar with the AT Italia S6
  90. Dumb question
  91. Gary: question, friend has 530i wants to run staggered tires
  92. gary general exclaim uhp in size 275 40 18
  93. Gary: any info on the Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS Pole Position?
  94. Just passing along some winter tire info . . .
  95. do kumho's run wide lik ethe michelins or narrower like the pirelli's??
  96. 2004 S4 Cab - 245/35 x 19 PS2 on a ET 30 vs 255/35 x 19 on an ET 35
  97. Axis Milano
  98. Falken ST-115
  99. could someone please tell me where to get new hubcentric rings
  100. A4 Tire Suggestions
  101. Gary will dunlop super street 245/35/18 rub at all? Or anyone else?
  102. Track Rat and Wheel BT: Any thoughts on the Enkei RP02
  103. kumho escta spt vs escta 712
  104. A8 wheels + tires only $100
  105. Centercaps?
  106. Any experience with Keskin Wheels?
  107. Anyone have a working link to purchase jack adapters like in the picture?
  108. A6/Allroad/2.7/ 4.2 Why no universal tire size?
  109. GARY - What other cars have 5-112 bolt patterns other than Audi/VW? TIA
  110. Brand new Toyo T1R blew out the Valve - seeking advise and suggestions. Kind of long, sorry.
  111. Gary does the AT Italia S6 come in 19"? I found a post that said
  112. Gary, any recommendation for having a BBS wheel refinished?
  113. Gary, TireRack suspension question
  114. Need summer wheels/tires for 2004 Allroad
  115. Looking to put 18x8.5 wheels w/ 245/40 x18 tires on stock B5 S4... any fitment/rubbing issues?
  116. Gary - What's the maximum offset...
  117. GARY - what is the correct lug bolt/wheel lock size for a B6 S4 with 19" BBS CK? TIA
  118. Gary, question about 17" BBS RGR
  119. BFG Traction T/A 205/55-16 H first impressions
  120. Gary, Load rating ???
  121. Winter tires ever go on sale?
  122. I just put some wheels on my car - PROBLEM
  123. Falken Azenis ST-115's...discontinued?
  124. Yooo EGB 18T...your comment re: Keskin Wheels
  125. Any experience with Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3?
  126. Gary, what's going to be the difference between the same model of tire if one is 94W and one is 94Y?
  127. Which one: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 or Continental ContiWinterContact TS810?
  128. kdw2 do they tend to run wider then normal? Gary tread width?
  129. why do these KDW look diff then the ones on tire rack? Gary did they
  130. Just got new wheels. Should I wax or polymer them before mounting & balancing?
  131. HELP !!!! To all with audi sport suspension
  132. GARY - Will 18" BBS RGR's from a MB CLK 320 ...
  133. Has anyone run the Nitto 555. I did a search but not much info. I always watch the tire tests but
  134. TOYO T1R's - Impressions?
  135. Wheel Specs Please - BBS RK
  136. Paging Gary: Dunlop Winter Sport M3 for 235/45/17 are not listed on your site?...
  137. Gary & others: Need Allroad 18" Summer Tire Suggestions
  138. I have a 2005.5 A4 that came with 235/45-17. I going to upgrade to 18's or 19s
  139. Hubcentric rings?...
  140. Recommended tire pressures for 245/35-18? On a 2000 S4.
  141. General Exclaim UHP ???
  142. Gary, do the SSR GT2's really not come in 18? And the silver ultraleggeras don't either?
  143. just purchased RS4 rep wheels...what is the best product to keep them clean and protect the finish
  144. Does anyone have...
  145. best size winter tire for stock B5 s4 rims?
  146. 19 inch RS4 Replicas
  147. Is SSR still out of production? Any word on them starting up again?
  148. Anyone ever try a Nankang tire? I am thinking about the NS II..
  149. Enkei
  150. Would running R-compound tires (Dunlop Super Race Sport) last long as daily driver??
  151. gary any eta on backordered 255/45 18 bfgoodrich kdw2?
  152. A6 issues after fitting new wheels/tyres
  153. Do Goodyear F1 GSD3 run "wide", "narrow" or "just right"?
  154. How are the Bridgestone Potenza RE750's? Do they run wide- they seem to have a thick sidewall like
  155. Replacing GSD3 245.45.18 on ar
  156. Oettinger RE - 18 x 8: anyone know where to get one quick?
  157. B5 S4. Is it bad to have Wheel spacers (10mm) on front wheels only?
  158. b5 S4 Avant, need new summer tires, what to get?
  159. Will 17" OZ Wheels fit over Stoptech Brakes? X-Post
  160. Opinions on the 18" RS4 replicas from Stratmosphere vs Hartmann
  161. looking for RS or S wheels for my 91 200. I have 15's now but think 16's will be better? Where can
  162. Falken ZIEX 512 high road noise?
  163. suggestion for tire rack's customer reviews....
  164. Size of tires I can run with a 16"x7" wide?
  165. Gary, question about GSD-3
  166. Question: Stripping wheels
  167. Gary-I have two new Pzeros and two that need to be replaced.
  168. Gary, Do you have an ETA on RGR's for a B7 A4 in bright silver?
  169. Gary:Hubcentric rings from Tirerack?
  170. Anyone ever heard of Tomason Wheels?
  171. SSR Comp Center Caps, trashed! Any alternatives? Anybody have xtras?
  172. Gary, i just placed an order on hubcentric rings for 19" BBS RS-GT's BUT (more)
  173. What tires are best for 18x8 rims?
  174. Gary, I have Dunliop Wintersport M2s but one has a bubble. Can't find a replacement, even used.
  175. From winter wheels to summer wheels...how much should I torque the wheels??
  176. Get replacement GY F1-GSD3's or go for something else?
  177. How much would 17x8.5 SSR Competitions (with S03 tires) go for?
  178. Anyone heard of variable bolt/nut? They let you switch b/t Audi/Benz or Honda wheels.
  179. Question about rotation of tires
  180. Will these fit?
  181. Gary, can you tell if these are authentic BBS hubcentric rings? i've heard from others that
  182. Need input on good all-around, low price, long life tires.
  183. Gary, thinking about HRTZ II's for my Boxster S? Mistake?
  184. Fixing puncture
  185. Question for Gary?
  186. Gary, im pretty sure that my tire people put in the hubcentric rings from my OZ wheels into the BBS
  187. i have a b6a4 and i need tires for my 18's
  188. Anyone from the NJ area have any suggestions for Rim Refinishing?? Thanks!
  189. Pirelli PZero Nero M/S for '05 A6
  190. A question for Gary@Tirerack.com
  191. thanks to Luke and Tire Rack. super quick shipping and a great price.
  192. Ronal says "Trade your Wheels"
  193. AT Italia Flash Sport Wheels - 18x8
  194. Anyone have experience running Yokohama Advan A048s?
  195. PZero M+S or Proxes 4? I am running the latter now and want a stiffer sidewall
  196. anybody have just TWO 18x8 et35 OZ superleggeras in silver? I DO!
  197. Gary, I want to replace my old SSR Comps (8.5by17) with a wide wheel that will do well with
  198. Finding offset and pcd....
  199. Alignment Question for Gary....2000 A-4 1.8 TQ...
  200. Best all around tire in 225/50/16 for my urs6?
  201. Gary, do you know the weight of the AT Italia Nido in 18" and 19"
  202. Any adapters for 5x112 to 5x100?
  203. Need help choosing tires...........
  204. HELP! Gary (and anyone else with expertise in the area), chunk of metal in tire...
  205. Has anyone encountered problems with seating the beads of a tire during mounting?
  206. Where can I find Trak Spacer for Enkei rim? Other than H&R (won't fit)
  207. Could using ball-seat lug bolts on wheels requiring cone-seat cause imbalance/wobbling?
  208. what is the problem with the new B7 wheels/suspension? I have a vibration
  209. Fuzion ZR1's on Champion Motorsport forged aluminum 19's
  210. 19 inch on a V6 Avant B5
  211. Gary some help please---tire width
  212. Question to Tire Gurus
  213. BBS CH wheels
  214. PSI for 225/40/18 Bridgestone SO3s?
  215. Rolling 'fenders' - how?
  216. Wheel Size Question
  217. Mille Miglia bright silver; matching touchup paint?
  218. 18" or 19" SSR Comp H Anthracite w/Mach Lip
  219. Gary, does TireRack still carry the Moda R10 for the Allroad? I recently
  220. wheels rubbing
  221. Will 18x8.5"...35mm offset...RS4 rims fit a 2003 4.2L?
  222. new rubber/wheels needed...opinions???
  223. what type casting are the BBS CH? tirerack list 1pc.CP Cast w/FF Rim
  224. tire help
  225. Opened ended "Need New Tire Question"
  226. Tire size question
  227. Gary, i need the number for you, not 800# (calling from Canada), ordered today and need to add to
  228. Anybody heard of: Eac Buran wheels?
  229. Gary, FYI, just placed an order for a GY Eagle LS...make sure you and Audiworld get the credit.
  230. what do people think of these tires?
  231. looking for a good forged wheel. i would like a 18 x 8.5. i would say 9 but
  232. anyone have an idea what a set of used SSR comps should go for?
  233. Gary...
  234. Kumho Ecsta SPT vs Hankook Ventus HRII H405, 225/50 16 for an A4??
  235. anyone selling a replica center cap for RS4 replica rims?
  236. Possible to buy TPMS sensors from someone other than Dealer?
  237. Gary...is a higher load rating going to have a stiffer sidewall? I'm looking to replace my KDW2s
  238. Need to Buy 1 OR Sell 3 & 1/2 Oz Superleggeras
  239. is siping your tires worth the extra cost?
  240. Gary -- Need to check some fit questions before I order
  241. gary, gonna order tires, you want teh cred. for the sale? how
  242. n00b wheel problem.
  243. Gary, I am about to pull the trigger on a set of Ultraleggera. Mounting hardware included, but
  244. removing spray paint on wheels
  245. What are the (dis)advantages of running 235/40 instead of 225/45 on OZ SL 17x8?
  246. how much is mount/balance at the tirerack facility in SB?
  247. Gary, Slight issue
  248. Gary, a question
  249. suggestions for Drag Radials? Considering Falken 615's
  250. Gary or anyone else... will these fit an S4? MB Italia #12