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  1. Dunlop SP 5000 M -- directional or not?
  2. Tire Rack Specials
  3. To confirm, wheels on a B7 S-line are 18x8", right?
  4. Chicken or the Egg? (Best Order for Modification)
  5. Gary the Kosei K1 TS in 18" is listed as fitting the B6/B7 A4 but not yet under the B6 S4....
  6. Winter Wheels for 2006 A4 S-Line
  7. Michelin PS A/S vs Pirelli P-Zero Nero vs Yoko Advan S4?
  8. Dunlop SP 3D Verses Dunlop M3 For Winter
  9. Been looking for specs on Audi factory wheels ... help ...
  10. Discount Tire RS6 reps
  11. 30 or 35mm offset from stock Avus (43mm) on 2005 Audi S4 (B6)?
  12. Falken wheels
  13. attempting wheel re finishing tonight need some help..
  14. Winter tire technology (silica vs. multicell tech) and other questions for Gary...
  15. tire doesn't have a puncture, but goes flat after lively cornering
  16. rs4- coat
  17. Gotta love the Mothers PowerBall
  18. Trick for getting Harmann and OEM center caps off easier. Easy 2 do Mod.
  19. B5 RS4 wheels for B6 S4
  20. Gary Allison of Ronal Wheels is no longer with the company.
  21. Suggestions for where to find a single 225/50/r16 Pilot Alpin?
  22. Anyone know Conti's plans for the SportContact3???
  23. WTB: ONE pirelli P-zero Nero M&S 225/55/16 lightly used...
  24. Five Tire Rotation
  25. X-post: need tire genius advice kinda quick
  26. For the record: Summer heat doesnt seem to have any affect on Dunlop Wintersport M3's...
  27. What are 17" B7 A4 5 spoke (split) wheels and tires worth?
  28. HELP-- Wide Lip rims in back?? WHAT FITS?
  29. 225/40/18 bbs ch wheels for Golf V 1.6 Fsi
  30. 15" snow tires and all weather mats for sale in Classifieds
  31. FYI, Nokian has retired their old crappy US site.
  32. Gary, if I pull the tirgger on a set or ASA AR-1's will they come with the appropriate lug nuts to
  33. Gary: What wheel bolt seat and length for 16x7 AT Italia S5 for 2001 A4 1.8T fitment?
  34. Would you consider milling a wheel to change the offset? ...
  35. anyone have experience with JLine wheels? Good, bad? Any advise on this brand?
  36. Achtuning H2O specials going until Friday!
  37. Anyone know of an importer for Rondell?
  38. what tires for winter
  39. Can anyone diagnose the cause of this tread wear?
  40. Looking for good winter tires...
  41. Question for Gary: 17" OZ Ultraleggera for 2004 S4...
  42. Worth $110 extra bucks for 235/40/18 vs. 225/40/18 Pirelli Pzero nero m+s? Any better UHPAS for b5
  43. Gary: Best A4 all weather performance tire...
  44. Blew Tire...Suggestions?
  45. After much research, I still can't figure out if offest is a safety, clearance of visual issue..
  46. what should I do to color my mangesium wheels?
  47. Special buy , limited quantity. Original equipment Audi TT 17X7 six spoke wheel.
  48. Gary@Tirerack.com......
  49. Your thoughts on Stern wheels.
  50. Gary@Tirerack.com , What are the differences between the dunlop M3 and 3D?...
  51. Anyone running Dunlop Direzza DZ101 tires?
  52. Gary--2001 TTQR tire recommendation?
  53. When to put on winter tires
  54. Tire sizes for 2005 A6 4.2
  55. looking to get a bbs ch in 19x9.5 where can i order them ?????
  56. Falken RT 615, looking for insight.
  57. Q7 Winter Tires?
  58. WTB: Ultra Sport Rims - Wheels
  59. just had one of my plastic centering rings snap in half where do I get a new one? (kosei K1)
  60. Gary: Alignment needed when going from 205/60R15 to 225/45R17?
  61. Winter tires: Bridgestone revo 1, michelin x-ice or dunlop graspic ds2?
  62. A Few good pics of my S4 w/ 19" Polished Forged DTM 7-spoke by Hartmann.Weight 21.75lbs!
  63. +1 for Tirerack. Just ordered a set of wheel bolts. Easy, professional, and good price!
  64. Thinking of dropping a wheel size on my A8L
  65. All Season/Snow '04 A8
  66. ET42 Hartmann B7 RS4 Reps on B5 S4?
  67. I'm having the hardest time finding TT225 Fat Fives in 5x112
  68. Where can I try to sell a tire?
  69. Is $180/tire a reasonable price for Nokain RSi in 225/45/17?
  70. from 16 to 17 w/o lowering. Does anybody have a picture?
  71. Falken Fk452 review
  72. Toyo T1-R in 235/35R19 or Dunlop Sport Maxx in 225/35R19?
  73. Has anyone ever refinished the lip on a BBS-RSGT wheel? according to BBS if repolished by a US
  74. Thanks Gary if you expedited that order :-)
  75. I really like the Pirelli P-zero Nero vs. Stock Contis Contact2
  76. WTB Tecnomagnesio 19x8.25s
  77. Wheels
  78. 18's or 19's
  79. cheap replicas
  80. Re-Align?
  81. Gary from TireRack: Centercaps for my new Borbet Type LS rims
  82. Anyone know where I could
  83. paging Gary from Tirerack...YGM
  84. Winter Wheels and Tires
  85. Gary, what happened to BBS LM's on your site?
  86. Michelin PS2 tires - Just got a set and have a question regarding noise: Driving home from install,
  87. Gary - to follow up on old question re lug bolts (cone vs ball) on AT Italia S5s
  88. Review of Bridgestone RE960A/S tyres needed please, TIA.
  89. Hey Gary.. how much for two pair of 5mm wheel spacers?
  90. Ball Seat vs Conical Seat................
  91. LED Tire Alert ... Do these properly measure PSI?
  92. TT Quattro with Run Flat tires?
  93. Noob Q: Can "refinishing" and/or "repairing" fix curb rash?
  94. Anyone know the weight of 18" Sportec Mono 10s vs 17" Avus?
  95. 5x100 (TT fitment) wheel sale at Hartmann Wheels *Final clearance*
  96. Velocity Motoring - V708 18 INCH "B7 RS4 Replica" Wheels - PRE-ORDERS
  97. NEED HELP!!! Performance Wheel Questions...
  98. TireRack: Tire Weight?
  99. Any reason to get 18x8.5 vs. 18x8 wheels for 235/40/18 tires. And looking for info on Rep wheels.
  100. Slime Products: Tire sealant and air compressor... Thoughts?
  101. Suggestion for TR
  102. can anyone shows me the pic of Sportec Mono 10 18" Bicolor on actual ride??
  103. Khumo MX vs Toyo T1-R, Which one and why?
  104. Update: Latest CR ratings for H- & V-Rated Performance All-Season Radials (Nov '06 issue)...
  105. Reminder, Tire Totes available from the Tire Rack
  106. What OEM Wheels Will Fit B7 A4 S Line
  107. Any word yet on Hartmann Winter Packages Yet?
  108. Downsize from 17" Excaliburs to 16" ?? for winter ?
  109. Need expert advice on 20" rim for TT mk2..
  110. How many threads do you need to safely secure lug nuts?
  111. would anyone have a pic of side by side compara of 8.5 wide wheel with 225 tire and 245 tire?
  112. A6 2.7T Rims Wheels
  113. Here's one for you Gary.
  114. We now have winter wheel/tire packages
  115. Help with chipped wheel
  116. Nokian WR vs Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D
  117. 19" Wheels Fitment on A8
  118. Is it terribly bad to run 225/40/18 tires for my winters when OEM is 235/40/18?
  119. Why is the Abt SP1 only available in such a crazy offset? Website says ET50 for 8.5"x19.
  120. will 17" rs6 replicas fit my B5 S4 with stock brakes? will i need spacers?
  121. Deadline for Tire Rack/Blizzak $50 rebate for purchasing is tomorrow Oct 12.
  122. Wheel adapter question; 5x112 to 5x100 already have the adapters>
  123. Winter tire packages.
  124. What kind of wheels are these 17's?
  125. Winter tires: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 or Dunlop 3D?
  126. how bad is it to run aftermarket rims without hubcentric rings?
  127. Replacing ONE tire, need some advice/opinions
  128. Guys,TIA for any input B5 S4'er tires (STFA's allready)
  129. Winter wheels/tires for 2007 S 8 What fits ? What works best ?
  130. 18" RS4 reps from Stratmosphere vs. Velocity
  131. Question for Gary- Tires for 98 A6Q
  132. Any benefit from putting a 245/40/17 tire instad of a 235/45/17 on a 17x8ET35 rim?
  133. Bolt Patten Adapters? 5*120-->5*112? Any info already searched.
  134. Attempting to replace 18" 95Y XL with A/S tires? How important is the load rating?
  135. DO YOU NEED WINTER WHEELS? OEM Audi Wheels 16x7 Set of 4. 5-spoke 5x112 bolt pattern
  136. Gary will 225 50 17 dunlop wintersport ms fit on 01 s4 with stock suspension?Thanks
  137. will 90 V8 Quattro take A8 2000 model 18" rims and tires?
  138. Will MBenz rims from S or E class fit an Audi V8 Quattro
  139. okay to replace just 2 tires, not all 4?
  140. OEM wheels available
  141. A question to ponder....
  142. will B5 S4 oem wheels fit B7 s4? what 17s will fit for winter wheels on B7 avant
  143. Anyone know if these 16" wheels will fit a 2000 S4 ??
  144. Need a cheap set of 225/45/17 tires with decent wet weather performance.
  145. Anyone else have their tire shop tell them they won't install 225/50/16's
  146. Changing tires
  147. realy good deal on a set of SSR Comps
  148. Fit and spacer question on an allroad
  149. free tire - Los ANgeles area - Toyo 235/45/18 with 5/32 tread left
  150. Help! Gary or others..How bad is this?
  151. What are stock tires on 2001 a6 4.2 w/sport package? Size is 255/40/17
  152. What is exact width and offset of the 17inch stock split 5 spoke wheel, (2007 A4)
  153. Gary @ TireRack, about the Kosie K1 TS...
  154. Anyone have an extra hub ring for my BBS RG-R?
  155. Need 17" wheel suggestion for B7 S4 for winter
  156. Bridgestone or Yokomamas??
  157. 01 S4, want quiet smooth tire.
  158. Gary @ Tirerack. My brother and I need snow tires for our TT's and my dad needs tires for his A4.
  159. Wheel Locks?
  160. Will these fit my B6 A4 Avant?
  161. Tire Opinions...
  162. Anyone know the weight of the A8 20" 5 spoke "sport" wheel ??
  163. Paging Gary@TireRack to the white courtesy phone - Road Hazard
  164. OE LUG BOLT SIZE?
  165. Tire pressure??
  166. Question for Gary @ Tirerack
  167. Winter rim/tire question.
  168. Anybody run bronze SSR GT7's on a black B5?
  169. Question for Gary @ TireRack regarding Canadian orders,
  170. TIRES...brand + size. Please read and discuss..(repost frm b6 S4 Forum)
  171. Thinking about getting some snow tires, but a question about studding and ABS...
  172. Blem wheel sale at Hartmann Wheels
  173. 5x100 wheel clearance at Hartmann Wheels *Final closeout on TT fitments*
  174. Painting steel rims... suggestions... instruction online?
  175. Paint coming off wheel cover
  176. hit/skip? Pirelli P6- four seasons....
  177. Tire dilemma.....what would you do?
  178. All Weather Tires...
  179. FS: 195/65R15 Goodyear Eagle GT-HR **NEAR NEW**
  180. Wanted: Allroad 17" OEM two-piece wheel for a Baja trip (repost from Allroad forum)
  181. Gary@Tirerack, does Tirerack still carry Bridgestone WS-50 225/45/17?
  182. Will 225/40/18 fit on a 8.5 wide rim?
  183. Achtuning Achtober specials (FREE iPods)
  184. Q7 wheel bolt size?
  185. 1/8" Tread left on PZero Nero M+S | Time for new tires?
  186. *shrug* P6's went on today...handing is better (youll see why when igo take pics of the old tires...
  187. Paging Gary......The Inside track catalog I got last week has a problem........
  188. Winter rubber decision...
  189. Gary - can Tirerack obtain Pirelli Winter 210 Snowsports in this OEM size?
  190. Hartmann Wheels Winter Specials now available on Achtuning.com
  191. help with mild shaking at highway speed when turning to right
  192. 205/50/15 only tire choice for a 97 Jetta GLX VR6??
  193. Gary - any reason why I can't go narrower on a 7" rim
  194. Gary ? Anyone ? S 8 winter wheel/tire advice
  195. Considering some 17x8J ET35 Fittipaldi Polaris wheels for my 2005 C6 A6...will they fit?
  196. How good are the newer "real" snow tires on dry roads, as compared with a "performance" snow tire?
  197. Dilemma. Tire selection. 275-35-18
  198. Nitto NT555 Tires???
  199. gram lights wheels
  200. winter tires
  201. Gary, can you explain the difference on the oz sl IIIs for the allroad? Looks like there are 2
  202. Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Puncture Advice Needed
  203. Source for Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2's for Audi A3?
  204. Gary/anyone, are 91 load rated tires ok for a B7 S4?
  205. thinking of swapping tires from my audi to my bmw
  206. Gary@tirerack, thanks for the e-mail help. I placed the order today.
  207. Gary@Tirerack... Need some answers on winters for B7 S4
  208. Need new tires. Live in the desert, but I ski 3-6 weekends a year!
  209. Is the Blizzak LM-25 going to be as bad in deep snow as what I've been reading?
  210. I just noticed the Michelin X-ice is Q rated in the 235/45-17 ...
  211. Opinions please... how would Rial Como wheels look on a B5 A4?
  212. need to find source for 5x112 to 5x120 adapters?
  213. Question : What does it mean if the rims are hub centric?
  214. P Zero Nero ok for light snow or not really?
  215. Gary, does AT italia S6 in 17" fits B7 S4 ?
  216. Gary, 18x8 ASA AR1 & AR2 offset for A3? TIA
  217. Looking for a place to have my rims repaired...
  218. Hankook Icebear W300 winter tires
  219. A6 Wheels on A3?
  220. Gary, Dunlop / Goodyear strike & tire availability ?
  221. Center caps on 18" HP EVOS
  222. Has anybody driven the new Dunlop 3Ds in snow/ice yet? Wondering how they compare with the M3s
  223. So no more Gary at Ronal and now Gary at Tirerack? This is getting confusing . . .
  224. Gary, what kind of warranty does Michelin provide for PS2's?
  225. Does anybody know what kind of OZ wheels these are?
  226. Gary...mixing two directional tires with two assymetrical?
  227. Gary@tirerack, or anyone, winter setup questions...
  228. Where can I find some older OZ SL's, like the one on the blue S4 at the top of the page?
  229. what are the reviews/opinions on the Kosei OR Enkei wheels .. on quality/strength ? TIA
  230. Gary@tirerack need winters for Q7 premium 4.2
  231. should i get winters for the snow? if so which ones...i drive on the highway almost 98% of the time
  232. P-Zero Nero M&S vs. F1 GS-D3 ?
  233. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Positions?
  234. Xpost: Directional question for my winter setup - Kumho Ecsta ASX
  235. Good place to buy DPE wheels? TIA
  236. shamless plug for Gary@TireRack: thanks on the help with dad's Michelins for a non-Audi *gasp!*
  237. Gary, I need some help figuring our what tires to use on my track wheels
  238. ???Aftermarket Rim Damage to Bearing System???
  239. Gary - can TireRack get these 15mm wheel spacers...
  240. Need info on Wheel adaptors.
  241. where can i find Replica RS4 wheel with audi center caps (18)
  242. Anyone have advice for refinishing a set of HRE's
  243. wheel spacer question... if i use a small 3 mm spacer
  244. Gary help with wheel/snow tire choice
  245. Pirrelli P6's in snow?
  246. Gary: I referenced you on my recent TR order - hope you get it.
  247. Gary: Winter wheels for 07 S6
  248. 2007 S6 Rims . . . . Name, not Caleras, what? ty
  249. Proper wheels needed for B7s!
  250. New decent rubber for 2006 A3 2.0T FSI?