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  1. Anyone here run Toyo R888's? Compared to RA1's.
  2. *** Paging Gary @ Tirerack ***
  3. Do you think I will have clearance issues with 245-40-17 on 17x8 OZ ultraleggera?Ty for the help
  4. Paging Dr. Gary
  5. 19 inch or 18 inch Wheels on a 2000 S4??????
  6. Clear coat peeling
  7. Mich Pilot Exalto PE2's or Kumho Ecsta SPT's?
  8. Need help... Trying to order new hubcentric ring for my Ronal LZs...
  9. Gary @Tirerack -- what do you carry that is comparable to Toyo Proxes 4?
  10. Seek some guidance from Gary or anyone else just to be safe...
  11. Disadvantages of running a wider wheel?
  12. Audi wheels
  13. ***Paging Gary @ Tirerack***
  14. ***Paging Gary @ Tirerack***
  15. some guidance from Gary please
  16. Paging Gary as well: I'm stumped....treadwear question.
  17. Anyone have the new Potenza RE760s? I'd get GS-D3s again but I drive too many commuter miles
  18. Gary - any more info on when a 285/35/20 might be avail ( other then the Pirelli)
  19. TPMS question for Gary @ Tire Rack (or anyone else, for that matter)
  20. Gary-tire problem
  21. 18x8.5?
  22. best choice of wheel size for 245/45/18 tire for an allroad
  23. Gary, got the tires, thank you!
  24. Holy crap. AVONs bald at the centre in 1 month! They are concave w/ sides normal wear...
  25. best in show summer tires
  26. (Cross Post) will 245/40R18 fit on 18"X8.5" ET 38. with out rubbing or rolling the fenders?
  27. Audi A6 S-line on 20 inch wheels
  28. anyone know where i can find 18x8 et42 rs4 dtm reps? so far no luck at hartmann/achtun!ng.
  29. Gary or anyone else - can I use these used tires?
  30. sumitomo htr z iii vs. falken ze-912. what are the pros and cons?
  31. Thank you Gary@Tirerack
  32. anyone know how to find TPMS sensors that will work with HRE 948's ??
  33. Vibration in front end when accelerating up hill
  34. Can anyone help me with this TireRack problem?
  35. Gary, I see that the MSW Type 16 are now in stock, can we get a wheel weight for the 18"x8", Please.
  36. WTB - 18x8.5 or 18x8 Lightweight Track Wheels (5x112)
  37. Removed a 3/8" piece of glass from tire-how or could this be fixed?
  38. Another B7 RS4 thread, sorta
  39. Thank you Gary@tirerack!
  40. what's the consensus on the dunlop sp winter sport 3d? price, performance, etc. vs. other tires...
  41. Looking for original 9Jx20 audi Q7 wheel (new or used)
  42. Lightwieght tires that grip like crazy!!!
  43. what happens is I run w/o TPMS on new wheels
  44. Sumitomo HTR+ or Falken 912 and rating question
  45. Gary, you got Mail, Please call after 9am.
  46. Looking for wheels for my 91 200 Avant? I have UR S6 wheels now and want the RS in a 16 or 17 Inch?
  47. Gary, Have the 225/45ZR17 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 94W XL been discontinued?
  48. Need recs for an all season tire for a commuter.
  49. After tires were mounted and balanced, I have no weights on my wheels??
  50. Need suggestion for wheel repair...
  51. Yokohama S.Drive or Michelin PS2 ???
  52. Sumitomo HTR Z III vs GY F1 GS-D3 vs GY F1 Asymmetric. How do they compare?
  53. Need just 1 Blizzak Snow tire with 50% tread for a UR S6 16 inch wheel. I have 3 in good shape.
  54. no more PS2 on tirerack for S4???
  55. Will I need to roll fenders? I just received oz ul's 18x8 with 245-35-18 on them.
  56. 1998 A6 rims on 2002 A4?
  57. will 225/60/16 tires & wheels fit on my old 200
  58. quick question Gary...
  59. cracked wheel issues...
  60. Upsizing to 18" wheel/tire combo on B6 A4. Get alignment before or after install of new tires?
  61. Weds Sport RE005 on B6 S4
  62. Gary Avarus Question
  63. Potholes and wheels. How bad is the problem?
  64. Gary...your suggestions please
  65. Question for Gary B7 RS4 wheels
  66. streetdreams.org
  67. What tire out of these has a more of a rounded width(more cleanrance side to side)
  68. Currently on 18" USP - looking to go to 18" RS4 reps
  69. I finally pulled the trigger. Thank you Gary.
  70. Gary? -- Michelin Primacy MXV4 245/45/18 in lieu of -
  71. What's a better tire for summer the RE01-R or the GSD3 F1 for a 2001 S4
  72. <rant> Disappointing ongoing experience with Wheel Collision in Bath, Pa. <rant>
  73. Gary -> alternate center caps?
  74. Powder coat vs Paint?
  75. Any real advantage with going 235/40/17 over a 225/45/17?
  76. Helo 834
  77. Gary, what type of wheel bolts do i use to fit 17" ASA ST4 on my A4?
  78. Anyone running Vredesteins?
  79. Gary...are centering rings for BBS wheels back in stock? Looking for a set for BBS CH's. TIA.
  80. Will I really notice a difference?
  81. Hey Gary, any more O.Z. Forgiatas in stock?
  82. Biggest spacers for 2001 S4 Avant running 17x8 48mm offset
  83. URGENT RESPOSE NEEDED Normal Tyre Valves on 19" Turbines
  84. hub centric ring & balancing
  85. does anyone know if the SE 2008 A4 requires 17" or higher only?
  86. Upper control arm clearence
  87. Paging Gary (tire rack) or anybody for recommedations for Q7 tires
  88. BBS CH 17" black 5x112 are they available?!......
  89. Anyone selling Yokohoma Avid V4S
  90. What is the diffference between a Pilot Sport and a Pilot Sport 2?
  91. vredestein Sessantas Vs. Yokohama S.drive
  92. Gary can you source a BBS RXII wheel lip alone from the 2 piece set?
  93. Need some help with Summer tires..(A6 reads sorry for the repost)
  94. what is the max width tire i cna fit on an 8.5" rim?
  95. what wheels are these and what are they worth? X- Post
  96. New Sumitomos 235/45/17s-What Tire Pressure?
  97. Comparable performing tire to Bridgestone RE070 with better road manners?
  98. Goodyear F1s and tire pressures
  99. X-POST: Average mileage out of a set of Falken Azenis RT615?
  100. 225/55/17 tires on a 2003 2.7T A6?
  101. Looking for one A8 Monobloc wheel
  102. Gary: How has the quality control of the HTR Z III been? Any come back out of round, etc?
  103. Need a single set of tires for Chicago area
  104. HELP~~ 245/40ZR18 on 18" for my 02 A6 3.0? Safe?
  105. Advice requested: 16", 17" or 18" best for 2002 Audi A8L on Vermont roads (Gary, please chime in)?
  106. Suspension Mod ??
  107. looking for 1 used goodyear eagle f1 tire 225 45 17
  108. Gary, I placed an order for BBS CH's last night, are the centering rings in stock?
  109. Loved S-03s except wear. Luke warm on RE050A PP. Should I consider...
  110. Hey How much you think these 18" worth? thans
  111. Specific lug-bolts needed for OZ Chronos?
  112. Kinda OT: What is going on with Goodyear?
  113. Goodyear Eagle F1 All-Seasons - any experiences on B5 S4?
  114. 19 polished wheels
  115. x post 17" celebrations and 16" masitaly presidents in teh classifieds
  116. PS2s on new TT S-line cars
  117. Thanks Gary! I received my new wheels & tires this past Friday ....................
  118. Rotating Tires?
  119. Need a 205/50/15 tire recommendation for a 91 90Q20v...
  120. Will these fit?
  121. Gary: Are the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 stiffer than the RE050 PP ?
  122. Recomendations for new tires? 225/40ZR18...
  123. 19's on a A6
  124. HELP - Will these fit??
  125. Wheel Weights or Tire Weights??
  126. need some help new set up has some rubbing
  127. Any thoughts on the Falken RT-615 versus the Nitto NT-01 for HPDE events?
  128. Audi A4 - Which new tires? Suggestions?
  129. Is going from 33et to 35et going to cause problems?
  130. Hey Tirerack, do you have OEM take-offs or a knock-off of the GT3 wheel?
  131. does anyone have a set of dec. 205 45 16's they wanna sell?
  132. Does Tirerack send free hubcentric rings if the wheel I buy requires one and...
  133. Is is possible to re-drill 2001 Porsche Twist wheels to 5x112?
  134. Taking wheels and tires to UPS store to ship tommorow, should I let out all the air in the tires?
  135. Have to help sister pick up tires for 03 accord... 205/60/16
  136. The danger of metal valve stem caps
  137. What wheels are these OEM caps off of?
  138. Paging Gary. looking up a set of wheels and tires on tirerack.
  139. All season tire recommendations for wife's 2006 A4 Quattro 2.0T
  140. Oettinger has what you need to gear up for summer.
  141. if i search s8 tires shows 265/35/20 but for a8 shows 255/35/20 is there a difference in width?
  142. Which ContiSportContact 3's?
  143. Correct pressure for aftermarket setup on my 05.5 A4. Tirerack guys?
  144. Does anyone have any suggestions for wheel storage? perhaps something on wheels?
  145. best winter tire to fit 997 GT3?
  146. Looking for a replacement wheel and advice
  147. hey Gary, any chance you guys still have some kumho ecsta mx's in 205 45 17?
  148. Gary (or anyone) - replacement for Avon Tech 550?
  149. Anyone know if PZero Rosso Direzionales can go on front and Asimmetrico...
  150. Tire Fit Problem
  151. EDIT: Gary, do you have special hub centric rings to take up slack with a particular wheel?
  152. 2002 Audi A6 4.2 Wheels 17 or 18?
  153. Enkai EVO-5 Hyperblack
  154. so i have 205 45 17's on my slammed 4k cs now, and my spare set has >>
  155. Gary/anyone - spacer and long lug help
  156. 19" Rims on A4 - should I run 235 or 245 ??
  157. Tire pressure question
  158. 19 inch wheels on '08 A4 Avant
  159. anyone have a set of good summer 205 50 16's they wanna get rid of?
  160. Hey Gary. Got a quick one for you...well maybe a little long-ish ;p
  161. Gary, Looking for tires for girlfriends 2000 S4
  162. Tire Recommendations for 2002 Audi A6 4.2 with RS6 wheels
  163. Gary at the rack,Tire that is--All season tires/Yoko S4 info
  164. Low Profile Wheels/Tires
  165. All season tires for 2004 allroad 2.7T
  166. Gary BT- Advan S4 vs the new Goodyear GT
  167. Anyone here have reverse lip HRE's (or similar)?
  168. Might be willing to sell a set of four 15" BBS wheels...
  169. Has anyone heard of Warrior tires?
  170. Found a set of OZ Ultraleggaras 19" w/ 45 offset...need them to go on a B7 S4 (35 offset)
  171. Gary@Tirerack will be out of the office until June 17th.
  172. Want to buy - set of 16" or 17" wheels for my '03 allroad
  173. big rims in Michigan
  174. Wheel fitment question
  175. Gary - Thoughts on putting PZero Rosso Direzionales on all 4 corners of..
  176. Can I use 245/40 18 tire on a wheels that is 18 x 8.5??? TIA
  177. Wheel fitment issue (need spacers)
  178. Rays Masterpeice X10 wheels - Tire Rack
  179. Can I use 255/30/19 on 19x8.5 et35 on B7 S4 without rubbing?
  180. Mis-matched tires on Audi A6 4.2Q
  181. Tirerack.com says PS2 not recommended for S4???
  182. wheel spacer size for 17" s4 avus rims on 98' a4?
  183. Tire availability
  184. Sams Club and Michelins for B6 A4?
  185. Seeking advice: Suspension for Dummies
  186. Question for Gary @ Tirerack
  187. what are they worth - 17 inch OZ F1's
  188. Looking for a Dunlop M3 tire replacement
  189. Gary, do you know how long this pricing/stock level will last?
  190. (Gary and others) Tire brands and models opinions sought.
  191. need A/S tire input/suggestions: B5S4, stock, stock, stock
  192. ez accessory spacers?
  193. Is a wheel still good after being welded (due to cracking)?
  194. Question for Gary @ TireRack
  195. Bent wheel repair question
  196. Going price for set of 5 b6 USP rims?
  197. Wheel Offset - How to find it?
  198. lug length question...B5S4...I'm mounting B6 S4 rims with 10mm spacer...what length lug do i need?
  199. A5 Snow Tires
  200. 17" RS4 reps with New Kumho track tires posted in classifieds. Thanks :)
  201. Yokohama Advan S4 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Any experience?
  202. Blast from the past - any of the new Audi center caps fit 17" SSR Comps?
  203. 2001 A6 Avant wheel upgrade
  204. sick of kerbing my wheels, anyone tried the newer bbs with the rim protector?
  205. Pic request...
  206. Extremely discounted wheels at Achtuning, Qty limited!
  207. looking for 2 SO-3's 225/40/18, anyone have any? TIA
  208. Anyone painted their wheels this way??
  209. question for GARY@tirerack or anyone that can help please
  210. B6-specific tire poll- Pirelli P6 vs. Kuhmo AST----Gary or ?
  211. Tire Question: Currently running Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S in 245/35/19...(more)
  212. *opinions wanted* i'm close to needing a new set of tires (235/40r18)...
  213. Nd new tires for 17" X 8.5" SSR Comps. Looking at HTRZIII. Should I go with 225 or 235 width?
  214. Picked up a set of OZ SL-III's. What is the correct lug seat for these wheels?
  215. x-post: what tire size would you recommend for 19x8 wheels?
  216. yey or nay? Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs (edited for correct pic)
  217. 2004 S4 suggestions? Running 19" Champion RF62's
  218. WTB - Winter wheel set, 16"or17", '03 allroad, Northern NH
  219. Looking for a set of wheels/tires to be used on track
  220. Help! Need one Avon Tech M500 (225/45/17)
  221. Wife curbed my car!!
  222. what dimension does the "Offset" represent?
  223. Does anyone know if the wheel off-set is the same on the Audi A4's and A8's?
  224. WOBBLY STEERING
  225. what is a good set of track tires for an RS4
  226. Euromesh wheels on clearance at Achtuning, $899-set!
  227. Will 17" Ultraleggeras fit over stock brakes on a B7 S4?
  228. Yokohama Adven Sports.....experiences? Here's mine....
  229. Winter Tires 08 RS4 Question
  230. Any advertiser here able to get me 1-235/35/19 Vredestein Sessanta by Tues. maybe Wed?
  231. WINTER TIRES: Winterforce vs. Hakkas vs. Green Diamond
  232. WaterFest was a blast this year.
  233. Vibration
  234. Does anyone know if an OEM Audi centercap can fit my MTMs?
  235. Anybody have any feedback or experience on the Enkei Racing series wheels?
  236. Bridgestone Spring 2008 rebate program- anybody received their card yet?
  237. PureMS now carrying BBS Wheels!
  238. Will 19x9.5s fit on lowered 2000 A6 2.7T?
  239. 16 inch wheels on 2002 4.2?
  240. Hmm, I can save $40 shipping if I cancel my online tire order & using Free Shipping/Low Price at
  241. w00t, just ordered 2 more full sets of Altimax & friend dropped grand on a set of PS2s.Treadepot
  242. BBS CH purchase- effects of offset change and going wider
  243. TPMS-Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  244. Gary@TR: Will a 9" wide wheel be fine for a 2005 E500 4Matic?
  245. Gary, replacement tire advice
  246. 17" B5 S4 Wheels on a 2005?
  247. should i replace all 4 tires or just the 2 tires for the rear axle???
  248. New Wheels for the S8 - cross post - Thanks Achtuning!
  249. Gary@Tirerack, stumbled around the website quickly and couldn't find the lugs you mentioned
  250. Quick question, Gary: Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec