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  1. Need TPMS sensors
  2. TRM wheels on tirerack
  3. Any one know....
  4. How crappy are these wheels?
  5. Gary, which of the tires (that you offer in 245/35/19 and 275/30/19) has the stiffest side wall?
  6. Want to do wheel swap...any ideas??
  7. I curbed one of my powder-coated wheels today...whats the best way to fix it?
  8. Gary@tirerack.com: When will you update TR's website to show the Enkei racing series wheels? TIA
  9. Gary (or anyone), since I have directional tires and a spare tire that is directional...
  10. NEED ADVICE: will a new S6 wheel and tire set fit on a base line 2006 A6 FWD???
  11. Track tire suggestions - 2001 GTI VR6
  12. RS4 Winter Tires?
  13. Gary, what can you tell us about the new Dunlop Direzza Z1?
  14. 19x8 OZ Ultraleggera Wheels
  15. Recommendations for a source for Falken tires and mounting in the Los Angeles area?
  16. Falken Azenis RT 615 or BF Goodrich g-force T/A KDW?
  17. Gary, Tire Rack question
  18. Recommendations for Borbet Wheel repair?
  19. Gary, any word on when the Bridgestone WS-60 will be available?
  20. BBS in bankruptcy?
  21. Hartmann 18" RS4-131 and DTM wheels back in stock at Achtuning
  22. Wheel quesiton for Gary
  23. First experience with wheel spacers and I was wondering if this is normal...
  24. paging Gary@Tirerack...
  25. 235/45/17 tires req: no snow, good grip and response, decent wear, NO FLATSPOTTING!
  26. anyone ever run Nexen tires? Are they any good?
  27. Run-Flat Tires... Pros & Cons?
  28. need some wheel advice....
  29. what does the "NO" stand for in
  30. So has Goodyear finally abandoned that rebate/cash card promotion they were doing for years?
  31. Do we get discounts with Tire Rack?
  32. Are there different sizes of centering rings for BBS wheels? I just picked up a used set of BBS...
  33. decision between 225/40/18 & 235/40/18 on 99 a6
  34. am i the only one pissed about the way 19" tires look these days?
  35. load index???
  36. Just put the LM"s on the B6
  37. Ultra High Performance All-Seasons for my S4 Cab
  38. 06 Rabbit AutoX Tires & Wheels?
  39. Gary @ Tirerack + others... have P-Zero Nero M&S now, will I be dissappointed with Kumho ASX's?
  40. Stock Conti's toast at 23k
  41. Gary, how far in advance do you find out about new tire size offerings?
  42. Initial review on Nokian RSi's...
  43. Lug bolts for OZ 17x8.5 Superleggeras?
  44. Will OZ Utraleggera centercaps fit OZ Superleggeras?
  45. GARY: Can you post a list of 18" wheels that will clear BBKs (StopTech ST-40)? TIA
  46. Mich. Pilot Alpin's for my B5; which size will I like more?.....
  47. Initial Review Nokian Hakka 4's
  48. Can I replace a single winter tire with a brand new one or do I have to replace in pairs?
  49. Gary@Tirerack will be out of the office.
  50. How does the Nokian WR compare to other A/S tires for all-year round use?
  51. Leak between rim and tire. Any tricks to resolve other than remounting?
  52. Anyone use Cooper Tires?
  53. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position vs Conti Sport Contact 3 and 2's
  54. 1 flat tire, unknown mileage. How many tires need replaced and what ones?
  55. Hartmann RS4 reps
  56. Is anyone here running Bridgestone Potenza RE-01Rs?
  57. Will this fit my 03 A4?
  58. Looking for those with experience on both Dunlop SP Sport Maxx and Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3...
  59. Gary at Tire Rack: Am I missing simething?
  60. Sweet! If Only Christmas wasn't a bust...I would swap for these
  61. Best all season tire for the price? Need to buy Monday.
  62. My 2 tire blowout on the hwy, need opinions, paging Tirerack...
  63. Buying New Tires
  64. my problem...
  65. anyone have the phone number to OZ Racing America or Paolo Panchetti?
  66. B7 S4 winter tire questions
  67. Just replaced with PS2's for summer use. Local tire biz tagged each as RF, LF etc, saying that on
  68. Any word how long the closeout pricing will last on Avon Tech R-A's? Possible auto-x tire
  69. Last Post :P I have narrowed it down to these 5 all season tires...
  70. Gary: Any chance you could decode the offset (i'm thinking they are all 35mm) on a set of oz sl3s?
  71. Federal 595RS for recreational lapping?
  72. Please read if you've run Bridgestone Potenza S02's....
  73. Tire Rack Guru, tire pressure recommendation, '02 allroad....
  74. Anyone running Potenza G009s..great reviews and very good mileage.Gary, what do you say?
  75. anybody in here knows
  76. 2004 A8L 19"/18" offset options
  77. 19" All-season tire question
  78. Anyone run Bridgestone Fusion tires? Friend is asking me about them, can't find them on tirerack
  79. Stock BBS rims for VW
  80. Will VW Passat 16" 5x112 42 et clear the brake caliper on a 97 A6 with 45mm et? Anyone know for sure
  81. Has anybody else had problems accessing the TireRack site?
  82. Anybody have any input concerning WheelsandCaps replicas?....
  83. A4 Quattro + Nokian Hakka2s FTW!!
  84. Kind of a long shot, but does anyone know the part # for Q7 TPMS Sensors? OR...
  85. what is the most aggressive snow and ice tire i can run on a 17 inch wheel?
  86. What is the difference b/t the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A & Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole
  87. I am looking for a summer tire with very stiff side wall...
  88. Re-using (stock Weds Sport) valve stems?
  89. what's a fair amount for a reputable shop to charge for mounting tires not purchased there?
  90. Spacer compatability with Stratmosphere RS4 reps?
  91. Q for the TireRack gurus...is 17x8 wheel too wide 225/45/17 Avon Tech R-A
  92. strongly considering 19 inch. rs4 reps for my b7. i want them in black
  93. does anyone remember that GB for BBS LM replicas?
  94. Ok...tought decision: Azenis 615 @ $112 ; Avon Tech R-A @ $139 + $15(HeatCycle)???
  95. Gary: I'm ordering 17" OZ Ultraleggeras to Autocross my 06 Rabbit....
  96. Transition from 16" rims to 18" on 96 A4 Quattro?
  97. Is there any plug/patch method that maintains the speed rating of a high-performance tire?
  98. Anyone have info on the tire replacing the ES100? Gary?
  99. Pics please! Show me your red Audi with graphite/dark grey finish like the pic in this post Thanks!
  100. Oh great tire guru in the internet, a 19" 255 on 8" rim what happens?
  101. damaged SSR competitions
  102. New 2-piece Lug Bolts from RAD!
  103. Multiple Flat Tires Problem (Phx people help too)
  104. Anyone have RS6 reps (A4 S Line) from Hartmann?
  105. Tire Suggestions
  106. Going from 16 inch to 18 in wheels on '01 A4
  107. Question for Gary@Tirerack.com: Can TPMS sensors and stems be purchased
  108. Need Advise !
  109. What PSI should tires be stored at off season?
  110. 17" RS6 reps on B7 Sport Pics?
  111. How much weight would I have to shed from stock Avus to notice it in street driving?
  112. Tire replacement & diameter difference (Gary - any input?)
  113. Anyone have expereince with the Avon M500 vs the Toyo T1-R and maybe the Yoko ES100? Thoughts?
  114. Gary, Tire and rim question, but not Audi
  115. Place to pick up Toyo Proxy T1-S???
  116. Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S reviews from Denver CO
  117. am getting rs4 or other aftermarket wheels.. i am not sure if....
  118. Just a really quick question...Will 18" OZ Ultraleggera's clear a 355(14") Stoptech BBK???
  119. anyone have pics of bbs ch's painted black?
  120. gary...what tire for b5 s4 track days..
  121. Attn Gary: Hankook and Toyo?
  122. OEM STUFF
  123. Anyone know of some lightweight 18" rims for under $300 each?
  124. Going from OEM "Wineglass" w/ 35mm offset to a BBS RX with 45/mm offset should push the tire to
  125. Eddie, why is load and pressure info missing from this chart on the RE050A PP?
  126. Velocity Motoring VB2 Wheels and A8 Brake calipers
  127. Cant decide between these two wheels... any input would be helpful
  128. Questions for any of you who have gone from 17s to 18s or 19s
  129. Question about width
  130. Do all 4 tires need to be the same?
  131. is there any difference between the dunlop 8000 and 8000E except for the rim protector on the E?
  132. B5 S4...18x8.5 ET 35. Is 235/40 too wide? ....
  133. PS2/noob ?
  134. any way to DIY & take the tires off the rims without taking it to a shop?
  135. BBS RS-GT Centering Ring Removal
  136. Will They Fit?
  137. Per Tony @ Yokohma the new S-Drive tire will be avaliable..
  138. Need help on spacer configuration for my 02 audi allroad
  139. Dunlop SP Sport 01 verses General Exclaim UHP?
  140. How to detail your wheels
  141. How to detail your wheel wells....
  142. Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position: Any good for an all-season tire?
  143. Kumho ECSTA ASX...Good? Bad? Or any other recommendations?
  144. what mm socket is needed for the stock wheel removal on an S4?
  145. Lexani N3000 TIRES anyone have any opinions?
  146. I need to buy a Toyo T1S 235/35/19...
  147. 18" tire max size?
  148. Check out these retractable studded tires
  149. Nitto neo-Gen?
  150. If a wheel is stamped 8J x 17 does that mean it is a 8" wheel width??
  151. I'd really like some 18"x8.5" forged 7-spoke 20 lb wheels in B5 fitment.
  152. New tire help!
  153. tire-rack what BBS LM-s do you have i stock still (maybe closeouts) in 18" ?
  154. To Gary@Tirerack please help. I just put on some Moven 19x8.5
  155. RS4 replica wheels?
  156. How's this for tire mounting/balancing service?
  157. Tire rack....
  158. Japanese Used Car Exporters Directory
  159. GAry@Tirerack, do you carry Conical Seat 14x1.5x35mm Wheel Bolt ? I need 20pcs.
  160. Continental ContiSport Contact 2 Perform?
  161. Performance pros and cons to going with a 225/40/18 vs a 245/40/18?
  162. quattro help .. i only need one tire and salesguy says NO WAY
  163. Wheel fitment question (maybe for Gary@Tirerack?)
  164. Gary is there anyway to by BBS valve sleeves online?
  165. Gary what would you choose ,RE960A/S or Pilot Sport A/S ?
  166. New pair of two tires on the front or back?
  167. Experience with Enkei ZR1s? Fitment over Stoptech 332mms?
  168. Are Michelin PS2's directional?
  169. Gary - Will '07 S4 Wheels for my '04 A8?
  170. what size spacers for 18x8 ET 43 wheels on B7 Avant?
  171. anyone think these wheels would look alright or have a picture of them
  172. Are wheels marked w/dimension?
  173. Anyone know if Luff M1 wheels will clear a 04 s4's brakes?
  174. Pics of some deep wheels on a B6 avant?
  175. Anyone know of B7 RS4 reps that fit over 355mm Stoptech brakes
  176. BT: Tire pressure
  177. Wheel interchangability
  178. 66.56>57.1mm spacers: Where to buy? Can't find!!!
  179. Gary, need help on tire decision
  180. Bridgestone RE960AS vs Michelin Pilot Exalto?
  181. Winter steel rim question
  182. Gary - TRMotorsport MT1 for a 2000 S4
  183. Tire/Wheel storage on wall question?
  184. Tire suggestion TIA...
  185. Widest wheel size
  186. Front wheel bearing: pressed into the wheel bearing housing or not?
  187. Quick question about tire size
  188. What size bolts do i need?
  189. what is the most "agressive" looking offset on rs4 reps that will fit my s-line B7??
  190. Need some help regarding wheels for a b6 s4
  191. this may sound stupid....is there any way to change the lug pattern of audi's..
  192. how can you tell if tires are old too?
  193. so what happened to the bbs lm replicas???i heard gttuning
  194. Falken Azenis RT-215 > *
  195. Tire Rack guys - when are you releasing the OZ UL in Graphite?
  196. Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
  197. MK 2 TT offset
  198. UNEVEN TIRE WEAR
  199. stamp/mark/printing on inside of wheel
  200. Car calls for 195/65-15s. Offered 196/55-15s for cheap. Can I do it?
  201. am highly considering 19'' rs4 reps. is there any significant disadvantage of going. . .
  202. Will a 255-40 series tire squeeze onto a 8" rim?
  203. Anyone know the bolt pattern and OE offset for a '99 Lexus ES300?
  204. Gary: What size hub rings do I need for 17"x8" ASA AR1's for a 1998.5 A4 Avant?
  205. Toyo PXR32 Ultra HP tire? Somehting new?
  206. ContiSportContact 3's
  207. 245/35/19 makes me have small doubts? help
  208. where can i get drilled rotors for an 07 A4??? F/R
  209. BBS CH Charcoal
  210. Increasing air pressure to adjust for higher load rating?
  211. What is the best to keep the inside of the wheel clean and protected.
  212. Hartmann Audi RS4-DTM 18" replica wheels for 2004 Audi A6
  213. Tirerack
  214. Can 17x8.5" rims fit on a 1997 S6? (C4 body)
  215. who has some 17 x 8" avus they watn to get rid of, s4 b5'r looking for
  216. Any practical difference with 73.0 - 57.1 and 73.2 - 57.1 hub centric rings?
  217. A4 1.8 ultrasport wheels on B5 S4? I believe the offset is 43mm
  218. wheels
  219. WHEEL FITMENT FOR 2006 B7
  220. anyone have any firsthand experiences with the new pzero "the hero" yet?
  221. re050a pole position treadwear...
  222. Bridgestone RE 070, wet weather performance?
  223. Anyone running B'stones RE960 Polepositions? I am about to order them instead of the G009s
  224. does anyone have experience with TR Motorsports wheels?
  225. experiences with customwheel.com...?
  226. QUATTRO
  227. 2006 A6 3.2
  228. Anyone have first hand experience with the Toyo PXR32?
  229. GARY: What winter tire options do I have for 235/35/19?
  230. Tire Stretching: A Thread of Pros and Cons
  231. What size tire for 20" on A8L
  232. What tire brands generally run wider than others?
  233. Just tried puttin 19s on, but they didnt clear the calipers... I need some help
  234. Audi B7 RS4 - 332 cast replica wheels bent
  235. So does the 4/32nd maximum allowable tread differential apply to front/back and side/side,
  236. Need a pair of Dunlop Super Sport Race in 225/45/17. Discontinued in the US.
  237. GARY: True statement->Yoko Advan Neova->No application for the b6S4?
  238. Problem finding summer tires with 94 load rating in 235/40/18 any suggestions?
  239. OEM replacements
  240. Tires to race on (have GS D3's but have problems)
  241. Tirerack: Whats the weight on moda MD2 18x8 112x5 Thank You.
  242. Correct tires to run on my ADR Cyphers 18x8.5
  243. Anyone has 18" 5x112 lightweigh wheels for sale?
  244. Tire Advice...
  245. Gary@ Tirerack: looking to move to 19" from 18" on my C6 2007 A6
  246. Gary @ TireRack: Continental ContiProContact for 2004 Audi A6 Avant?
  247. Ultrasport Wheels
  248. Is the TireRack website down for anyone else?
  249. Summer Michelin Pilots for 2007 S8?
  250. Gary: 16" Borbet Type E's on a 2007 VW GLI?