Tires--Will 235/55/17 Protect My Wheels ???

Mryan-2000A8 · 02-01-2004, 04:00 PM

I have the stock 17" wheels and I have rubbed
my rims front and back 3 or 4 times in the year
that I've owned it parallal parking. I've
touched gently. So will 235 width instead of
225 solve this problem? I'm getting Michelin
Pilot Sport A/S. Also will the wider tire
be noticable or ruin the look of the wheels.
Thanks

Ming Blue/Indigo and loving it.

ryoung · 02-01-2004, 07:09 PM

Since it's only very slightly wider, it'll add only minimal protection, but it'll look fine. I've seen the 245/50-17's on Paul's car, and they look great. Unfortunately, I don't believe an all-season tire is available in this size; he's running a Pirelli PZero, definitely a summer only tire.

Another suggestion -- Some tires have "rim protectors", a heavy rubber strip near the bead, to protect against curb rash. You might want to post a question to Gary@Tirerack in the wheel/tire forum and ask for his recommendation for an A/S tire with a heavy rim protector.

cwatters · 02-02-2004, 01:52 AM

are you aware that if you have the side view mirror selector for the remote adjusment wheel set to the passanger side mirror, the mirror automatically dips to show you the curb when you put the car in reverse? I have a 2000 A8L

PaulW · 02-02-2004, 06:48 AM

http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articl...el_Repair.html

houseofsound · 02-03-2004, 07:21 AM

I think the model # is the FM-901. I've used them on 2 of my customers cars and it's probably the best protection from curb rash on the edge of the wheel.

klin · 02-04-2004, 05:26 PM

Randy writes:
Another suggestion -- Some tires have "rim protectors", a heavy rubber strip near the bead, to protect against curb rash. You might want to post a question to Gary@Tirerack in the wheel/tire forum and ask for his recommendation for an A/S tire with a heavy rim protector.

The summer Bridgestone Potenza 730s I used to have on my 98 M3/4 had rim protectors. I can't tell from the 750 photos if they have them as well. Yes, chat with the Tirerack guys - they're car people.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+R E750

02-01-2004, 07:09 PM	#2
ryoung Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 11,968	Very slightly ... Since it's only very slightly wider, it'll add only minimal protection, but it'll look fine. I've seen the 245/50-17's on Paul's car, and they look great. Unfortunately, I don't believe an all-season tire is available in this size; he's running a Pirelli PZero, definitely a summer only tire. Another suggestion -- Some tires have "rim protectors", a heavy rubber strip near the bead, to protect against curb rash. You might want to post a question to Gary@Tirerack in the wheel/tire forum and ask for his recommendation for an A/S tire with a heavy rim protector. __________________ 2001 Audi S8 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

02-02-2004, 01:52 AM	#3
cwatters AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 211	Just in case, because I found out on my 2000 by accident,... are you aware that if you have the side view mirror selector for the remote adjusment wheel set to the passanger side mirror, the mirror automatically dips to show you the curb when you put the car in reverse? I have a 2000 A8L __________________

02-02-2004, 06:48 AM	#4
PaulW AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 18,216	Read this article, it discusses curb protection http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articl...el_Repair.html __________________ 07 S8

02-03-2004, 07:21 AM	#5
houseofsound New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 451	Dunlop makes a tire that has a wheel guard that extends over the edge of the wheel. I think the model # is the FM-901. I've used them on 2 of my customers cars and it's probably the best protection from curb rash on the edge of the wheel.

02-04-2004, 05:26 PM	#6
klin New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 32	Re: Very slightly ... Randy writes: Another suggestion -- Some tires have "rim protectors", a heavy rubber strip near the bead, to protect against curb rash. You might want to post a question to Gary@Tirerack in the wheel/tire forum and ask for his recommendation for an A/S tire with a heavy rim protector. The summer Bridgestone Potenza 730s I used to have on my 98 M3/4 had rim protectors. I can't tell from the 750 photos if they have them as well. Yes, chat with the Tirerack guys - they're car people. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+R E750

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