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  1. Anyone have any idea why the Hunter Balancing machine shows that
  2. Skyler - has anyone put the forged Hartman RS4 reps
  3. Can't upgrade OEM 18" Q7 wheels to OEM 20" wheels?? Any insight/answers?
  4. Oettinger now has all wheels on the shelf ready to take your Audi to the next level.
  5. new X-Ice Xi2?
  6. will tires with nylon/polyester belts flat spot?
  7. Are my 6 year old R-Compounds still good?
  8. Winter tires question(Gary and others)--- B6 S4
  9. Anyone here tried the new Sumitomo HRT Z IIIs?
  10. Just bought the BF Goodrich G-Force SS A/S...
  11. New to Audi, Question about Winter tires
  12. Select wheels on clearance at Achtuning.com (as low as $449-set!)
  13. Gary, do you have hub rings for this app? 54.1 wheel bore (after taper) and 57.1 mm centering hub
  14. 2008 A4 --Tire Load Question---GARY or Others
  15. Winter Tire ? For Gary
  16. B5 S4 Winter Tire Sizing Question - for Gary
  17. Wheels for the track??
  18. Tire Pressure
  19. Best tire pressure gauge?
  20. Gary@tirerack.com...got my Blizzak Revo 1's today...sweet deal, thanks! Boy the winter rubber is..
  21. ACHTUN!NG | 235/35-19 tires - $600/set with 19" Wheel Order!!
  22. will stock '08 TT wheels fit my '07 A4 (S-Line)??
  23. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric vs Eagle F1 GS-D3
  24. Safe, right? Stock TT wheels are 19x9ET52. My track tires from the A4 are mounted on
  25. Need Tires for my Allroad PNW. Some snow skiing, mostly fun in summer and safety in rain
  26. Dunlop Sport Maxx GT
  27. ACHTUN!NG | OEM Audi 17" Winter Wheel specials, $699-set!!!
  28. TireRack now shows "country of origin" on tire specs' page!
  29. Thank You Gary at Tirerack
  30. Need new tires for my wife's Grand Cherokee. Cleveland weather. . .
  31. Anybody have any experience with Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec?
  32. good winter tires for 17'' S4 Avus wheels?
  33. Is there a tire which would work well year-round as a track tire in the Pacfic Northwest?
  34. Gary, AutoX Tire Suggestion for a Fat Avant?
  35. Any problem running 215/55R16 instead of 205/55R16 on a 7" wide rim? Besides the speedo difference
  36. Opinions on Bridgestone Blizzak REVO 1's?
  37. 17" RS4 Reps?
  38. ContiWinterContact TS810 or SP Sport Winter 3D
  39. Gary the tire Guru, would the Michelin X-Ice be good on an allroad?
  40. fvck! I need ONE used Eagle F-1 GSD3, 245/45/18. Don't want to buy a new one. Any ideas?
  41. Tirerack shows the blizzak LM25s as "R" rated @ 106 mph, is this true?
  42. I have one wintersport Dunlop Tire that Has a gash from a pothole. Didnt have time to get it
  43. WTB: Sport Edition f6 17"
  44. opinions? Looking to get either Dunlop SP Sport 8090 or Potenza RE960AS Pole Positions ->
  45. x-post C5 4.2 / S6 owners - front tire inner edge of tread contacting upright due to tire squirm?
  46. Oetty RE replicas?
  47. Would 225/45-17s fit my Allroad with stock double-spoke wheels?
  48. Looking for a cheap winter set up for my 03225 TT
  49. Can Anyone Identify this Wheel?
  50. Rim and Tire upgrade
  51. Oettinger now has all wheels on the shelf; give the Audi some new shoes.
  52. Need new rims for the S4 (B5) would like not to deal with spacers but really like the S8 reps . . .
  53. `01 S4 OEM Wheels Tire Recommendation
  54. Spacers?
  55. hub centric question - kinda long
  56. Replacement Tires for OEM ContiProContacts
  57. All Season Tires?
  58. B5 S4 -- Tires... 245.40.18 / 265.35.18
  59. So, I have a set of 17x8 et 35 avus wheels. should I refurbish and sell or sell without refurbishin
  60. What car did these come from?
  61. Haldex (R32) snow tire question-
  62. Think this will "buff right out"??
  63. Wheel clearance at Achtuning, new selection and lower prices!
  64. Some questions on dedicated winter/summer tires
  65. I've SFTA and I see 17x7.5 et 43 Celebration wheels will fit over
  66. I M Stoopid -- What damn tire pressure do I use?
  67. XL tire questions
  68. Oettinger; German Wheels for German Cars
  69. Gary: Replacements for 2001 A4 Sport Pack
  70. Original S5 2008 Rims - may be available soon - any interest?
  71. Very happy with my new S8 rims, also very happy with California Concepts in Redwood City, CA . . .
  72. Does anyone have a good "narrow" 245-35-19 tire recommendation?
  73. Quick survey if you guys don't mind....really, really easy:
  74. VMR Wheels | 19" V710 Available! Wheel and Tire Packages available!
  75. VMR Wheels | 18" Winter Tire Packages!
  76. HTR Z III on 17" B7 Wheels?
  77. Noob Tire Questions 2
  78. Questions for Gary - winters for my A5
  79. *MUST WATCH* -- Do you know how old your tires really are? and how to tell its production age?
  80. Gary (or others)... any thoughts on the new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus?
  81. Does anyone make a smaller version of the C6 BBS S-line wheel?
  82. Oettinger`s Fall into Winter Sale Starts October 1st
  83. Are Pirrelli P6 Four Seasons really that bad? Came with my 2009 A4
  84. Hartmann Wheels Blem Sale
  85. Help Seperating BBS RS 2's
  86. Replacing P6's on my 08 A4 2.0TQM Titanium
  87. going to install my wheel stud kit..do i use thread locker or antiseize?
  88. Audi S5 -- Winter Tire Question
  89. 21" Q7 winter tires for sale
  90. Thanks Gary! Ordered tires yesterday. Today they're at the shop already!
  91. hey guys i need correct tire pressure, don't really trust discount tire
  92. How wide can I go on 2.7t stock 16x7 rims?
  93. Which Winter tire?? (Gary or others please chime in...)
  94. B5 Avus rims on B6 S4, recommended snow tire and size
  95. Introducing the New Hartmann RS6-204
  96. Question for Gary re: 2009 A4
  97. Hartmann RS4 - DTM wheels now available in 18x8.5"
  98. Winter Tire Q for Gary '01 allroad
  99. cutting it close
  100. Looking for an Extreme Performance Summer Tire in 245/35/19 XL for
  101. Noob Tire Question 3
  102. Quattro System
  103. Winter tire question for an '04 Allroad - Thoughts from Gary/Anyone greatly appreciated!
  104. Oppinions on the Blizzak REVO 1 ...
  105. 2007 S4...Tracked a lot. What size rim/tire would work the best?
  106. new wheels/tires for my '02 A4-any ideas?
  107. 2005.5 A4 Avant, what size R comp for a 17" wheel?
  108. Will 19x9" w/35 offset fit my 2005 A6? Rubbing? Also, what size tire would I need?
  109. alloy wheel recycling?
  110. DEDICATED TRACK DAY TIRE FOR TT?
  111. xpost from C5 - Paging Boston Driver...question about your past wheels if you please...
  112. Help me choose a tire for my new 2009 Audi TT
  113. Couple tire questions for Gary: #1. load rating 110 vs 106, and #2 Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
  114. Good 3-season tires for a 2003 A4 Avant?
  115. Need opinions on Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position (all seasons high perf.)
  116. Gary, does exceeding recommended load index help handling?
  117. Random ? for Tire Rack: Why do you not carry Yokohama's winter tires?
  118. Gary, I sent you an email last week about the Blizzak/American Express rebate offer.
  119. Thoughts on General Altimax Arctic?
  120. Will 18x8.5 w/ 32 offset BBS RS-GT wheels fit over stock B5 S4 brakes?
  121. Will 16" rims from a B6 A4 fit over the brakes on a B7 A4?
  122. Anyone know where you can buy mille miglia rims today?
  123. how difficult is it to maintain polished lips on wheels?
  124. Anyone used RAD Wheel locks? Others?
  125. can I run B5 S4 (7.5x17) wheels on a stock 2001 S8 (brake clearance, etc)?
  126. Been using studded "Winterforce" - want something better. Want to order from TR --> Gary help!
  127. How bad is a buldge in sidewall?
  128. So Gary, I emailed you again and posted my question after your reply, but still no answer?
  129. Offset Question
  130. dunlop sp winter sport 3d 91H or 94V?
  131. Gary@TR, 2007 B7 A4 Avant fitting and more:
  132. Nokian Hakka 5 or Hakka R
  133. Question Gary@tire
  134. Dunlop Wintersport 3D or M3
  135. does anyone make 20" RS4 (7 twin-spoke) reps?
  136. New rubber for A6 4.2?
  137. need new tires, but think i want to change size
  138. WInter Tires for S5
  139. quattro and winter tires vs. quattro and all season tires
  140. buying tires online
  141. Hmm no one answered my followup question....
  142. Achtoberfest sale pricing at Achtuning ends on Halloween!
  143. Attn; Gary at TireRack
  144. What's the coldest temp that I can safely use summer tires?
  145. Anyone per chance have a set of OZ 3pc wheel sockets they can lend/rent?
  146. Can quattro + snow tires handle deadly black ice lurking in curves or corners?
  147. Need some tire choice help.
  148. Finally ordered winter tires
  149. 245/40 R18 recommendations, please
  150. I need an 18" spare 5x112 the cheaper the better: Where can I find something of the generic variety?
  151. Bore holes too small - what do I do? OK I bought a set of wheels w/ 12mm
  152. What's the consensus on wheel size these days?
  153. Help me decide on winter tires... Hankook ipike W409 or Dunlop Winter sport M3
  154. How hard is winter on alloy wheels?
  155. Can I run 205/55/R16's on my 2.7T rims?
  156. Winter Wheels/Tires
  157. refinishing my s4 alloy wheels.....is the wurth paint and clear a closer
  158. refinishing my s4 alloy wheels.....is the wurth paint and clear a closer
  159. Ordered Mich. X-Ice XI2's from T.R. for wifey's Mini CS. I'll report in a couple months on Yay/Nay.
  160. Anybody know if 19x8.5 ET35 BBS CH will fit B8 A4/S4?
  161. 235/60-18 --- Please recommendation beside LS-2
  162. 235-40-18 winter tire options that are more aggressive than a 3D, LM25?
  163. Scratch on Velocity Motoring RS4 GunMetal Rims...
  164. Changing '08 RS6 Avant Wheels/Tires
  165. Winter tires/ebay/ and a complete noob
  166. When is a good time to put winter tires on?
  167. Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Positions
  168. Q7/3.6/Pre---- 265/50/19 OEM Tires replacment
  169. how to change front wheel bearing for 2002 A4Q 1.8T B6
  170. 25% OFF @ VMR Wheels Courtesy of MSN Live! Cash Back
  171. Currently running 225/40/18, Wheel is 18x8.5, ET32...
  172. RS4 and BBS wheels.....
  173. Importing wheels directly from Japanese mfg BT: has anyone done this?
  174. Five Tire Rotation... Directional Tires
  175. V-rated winter tire that can be run year-round from Yokohama.
  176. Will these bolt right onto a stock 2002 S4 without any rub? If so what size tired should i go with?
  177. Wheel fitment: Offset, centerbore, PCD, width, and diameter. Anything else?
  178. Gary: question about TR test results...
  179. New Article that Explains Winter Tire Trade-offs
  180. Is it just me????
  181. Source for Borbet center caps? Need a set for type T's, cant find them anywhere.....
  182. Gary: Why doesn't TR carry the Yokohama IG20 or Yokohama W.Drive?
  183. Gary: Can You Confirm: Elbris 17x7.5 Clears B7 2.0T Brakes ?
  184. XPOST. Will a 205/55/16 be too "stretched" on an UrS4 8' rim?
  185. Aftermarket Wheel "Centering Ring"
  186. VMR Wheels - V708 Matte Black - Tire Packages Available!
  187. Gary, gf is looking for some highway all-season's for her '99 Tahoe
  188. B5 S4 center caps
  189. Looking at 18x8 with a 5x100 pattern fot B5 S4...Fit? No Fit?
  190. 16 inch wheels
  191. My intial feedback on Yokohama W.drive year-round winter tires is
  192. Michelin Pilot Sport All Season Plus
  193. Gary....question on BBS wheels for RS4.....
  194. Summer tire storage
  195. B7 Winter Wheel question
  196. Yoko ADVAN S.4.'s best A/S tire for B7 A4 IMHO
  197. can you put a 265/30/19 on a 19x8.5 rim or is the tire too wide?
  198. question for Gary...TIA
  199. fitting rims, quick question
  200. I have a set of wheels and tires 16" off a B5
  201. what's the max tire width on a 20x9 wheel on a C6 A6 Avant?
  202. Reminder, wheel clearance and blem sale at Achtuning, save hundreds!
  203. Need some help/feedback on some tires for the S...Falken Ziex ZE-512
  204. ACHTUN!NG | B7 Audi RS4 Winter Wheels
  205. E-Bay or More reputable seller for RS4 replicas?
  206. Unknown Wheels
  207. wheel selection
  208. Question for Gary: Will Ripken 16" Rims from a MB C230 fit my A4?
  209. Another SNOW WHEEL question.. please help!
  210. MTM 10mm Spacer / Conti 3
  211. Another SNOW WHEEL question please...
  212. Question for Gary@Tirerack
  213. Ring in the New Year with big SAVINGS from Oettinger
  214. Question for Gary @TireRack - Load Index
  215. http://www.tirelocker.com
  216. Question for Gary@tirerack
  217. Will 255/35ZR18's work on my O7 S4? OE is 235/40/18
  218. Any non-studded snow tires that may give you a chance on an icy skid?
  219. 2008 A3 - fitting 16" alloys (originally from 2000 A4) - pass / fail?
  220. VMR Wheels | 18" Winter Tire Packages!
  221. What are the wheels used on the A8 in the new Transporter 3 movie?
  222. Q7 wheel and tire special at Achtuning! Save over $700!
  223. 6+ years old NOS tires = death trap. Media BS? (repost)
  224. Q for Gary :)
  225. When is the best time to buy summer tires, now or in the spring?
  226. Sounds like wheel balance.., but its not :-(
  227. looking to add a set of 195 65 15 on my 99 a4 1.8t quattro, right now running 205 55 16
  228. Does anyone have these wheels?
  229. Another Question for Gary/TireRack...
  230. opinions on falken ziex 912's
  231. Looking for 17" Avus or Celebrity wheels for B5 S4 Avant
  232. will 2001 S4 17" wheels fit a 2008 a4
  233. Anyone having some holiday sales on Contiextreme contacts?
  234. Opinions on Pirelli Winter Carving Edge tires and Sport Edition CD wheels?
  235. Need help finding a Hartmann RS6 Rep-172 wheel
  236. email me if interested
  237. getting a set of 18x8.5 et 35 for my b6 a4. can i run a 255 width on this thing?
  238. Hey Gary...Can you still get OZ SL III with the black center face? Would be looking for RS4 fitment
  239. Gary, want to order and pick-up some tires tomorrow in Sparks, NV.
  240. Has anyone here ordered wheels from these guys or know if they are legit?
  241. Question on Quattro and one wheel a bit larger than the other three.....
  242. What's a fair asking price for 4 used 18" BBS RXII's with new (less than 2000 mi)......
  243. Is hyper silver the same finish as OEM 2002 S4 Avus rims?
  244. Help with buying new all season tires
  245. Vredestein Sessanta- Anyone tracked them?
  246. CR Tire Reviews
  247. General Altimax Acrtic vs. Hankook Icebear W300
  248. Paging Gary..
  249. does gary have a number we can reach him at?
  250. Opinions please on The Mich Pilot Exalto PE2's