What size Dunlop M3 tires for A6 2.7T 17x8 rims? Please help.

RockyMtnGuy · 08-21-2004, 06:31 AM

Still trying to decide on winter tires. Dunlop M3 look good but they do not have my exact size 235/45 17. Can I substitute a different size?

ex-quattro PETE · 08-21-2004, 07:30 AM

I was going to say 215/50 but that will most likely be too narrow for an 8" rim.

You could also get by with 225/45 if you're willing to live with a small speedo/odo error.

Personally, if it was my car, I'd just find another tire that does exist in size 235/45. Nokian WR comes to mind here.

RockyMtnGuy · 08-21-2004, 10:38 AM

ex-quattro PETE · 08-21-2004, 01:27 PM

Get the V-rated version if you want improved dry weather handling.

akula-ssh · 08-21-2004, 05:50 PM

Mind you, if you're very serious about snow traction, you probably would want to stay away from low profile like 45.

CEB · 08-21-2004, 06:19 PM

...email me if interested....

RockyMtnGuy · 08-22-2004, 05:46 PM

Narrower should be better in the snow, will I be able to tell the difference on dry or wet pavement in Denver in the winter?

Gary@Tirerack.com · 08-23-2004, 05:26 AM

http://forums.audiworld.com/wheel/msgs/73805.phtml

ex-quattro PETE · 08-23-2004, 12:35 PM

so I'm sure TR will carry it. You're just too early - winter season hasn't started yet. Tire manufacturers haven't started shipping the winter inventory. I'm guessing you'll see it come October.

08-21-2004, 07:30 AM	#2
ex-quattro PETE AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 25,417	Re: What size Dunlop M3 tires for A6 2.7T 17x8 rims? Please help. I was going to say 215/50 but that will most likely be too narrow for an 8" rim. You could also get by with 225/45 if you're willing to live with a small speedo/odo error. Personally, if it was my car, I'd just find another tire that does exist in size 235/45. Nokian WR comes to mind here. __________________ n00b FAQ \| 2003 Official AudiWorld Postwhore \| Got questions? Audi Maintenance Schedules \| It's the truth!

08-21-2004, 10:38 AM	#3
RockyMtnGuy New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 84	How do you think the two tires compare handling on dry vs winter snow & ice? __________________ 04 A6 2.7T S line Silver/grey;PXM,PPX,PAW,7X1 Passport SRX, window tint, OZ Superleggero 17"wheels w/Goodyear F1 GS-D3 tires, Dunlop M3 snow tires on original OEM wheels, Motorola Bluetooth handsfree car kit, Motorola V710 bluetooth cell phone

08-21-2004, 01:27 PM	#4
ex-quattro PETE AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 25,417	AFAIK, they're pretty close. Get the V-rated version if you want improved dry weather handling. __________________ n00b FAQ \| 2003 Official AudiWorld Postwhore \| Got questions? Audi Maintenance Schedules \| It's the truth!

08-21-2004, 05:50 PM	#5
akula-ssh AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,699	The M2 comes in that size: I was running that last year and was happy. Mind you, if you're very serious about snow traction, you probably would want to stay away from low profile like 45. __________________ List of 3.0 owners on AW compiled by A4AdMan <big>2002 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Tiptronic</big> Premium package, sport package, xenon headlights Modifications to date: Neuspeed Sport springs Koni shocks (50% all around) H-Sport anti-roll bars custom stainless steel rear upper spring seat spacer Silver OZ Superleggera 18x8 Sumitomo HTR Z III 235/40-18 95Y XL (current summer) Toyo T1R 235/40-18 95Y (previous summer) Falken GRB FK-451 235/40-18 91Y (previous summer) Dunlop SP WinterSport M2 235/45-17 94H (winter) Supersprint resonator and mufflers (quick video clip here) BMC CDA intake Alcon B Type calipers Coleman Racing 13x1.25" 2-piece rotors Carbotech XP8 brake pads aluminum interior trim black bumper grill opened driver side foglight grill (from 1.8T) auto-dimming blind-spot Euro side mirrors bi-xenon E-code headlights Ultraleds (ultraleds.co.uk) 1W LED H6W bulbs Sylvania SilverStar H7 (high beams) Stealth blinker bulbs 7507 (front and rear) Hüper Optik Ceramic 60 and Sech (metal) tint My alignment specs Writeup on load equalizers mounted inside e-code housing

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08-22-2004, 05:46 PM	#7
RockyMtnGuy New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 84	How about 225/45 17 M3's on my OEM Audi rims for Winter? Narrower should be better in the snow, will I be able to tell the difference on dry or wet pavement in Denver in the winter? __________________ 04 A6 2.7T S line Silver/grey;PXM,PPX,PAW,7X1 Passport SRX, window tint, OZ Superleggero 17"wheels w/Goodyear F1 GS-D3 tires, Dunlop M3 snow tires on original OEM wheels, Motorola Bluetooth handsfree car kit, Motorola V710 bluetooth cell phone

08-23-2004, 05:26 AM	#8
Gary@Tirerack.com Audiworld Basic Sponsor Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,129	We don't have complete stock since its still August :) see : http://forums.audiworld.com/wheel/msgs/73805.phtml __________________ Gary@Tirerack.com Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator The Tire Rack, Sales Rep Reference 'Gary/Audiworld' as 'previous contact' when you order at our site. The TireRack Tech Center 1-877-522-8473 ext 4386

08-23-2004, 12:35 PM	#9
ex-quattro PETE AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 25,417	Dunlop's site shows 235/45/17 as one of the available sizes of M3... so I'm sure TR will carry it. You're just too early - winter season hasn't started yet. Tire manufacturers haven't started shipping the winter inventory. I'm guessing you'll see it come October. __________________ n00b FAQ \| 2003 Official AudiWorld Postwhore \| Got questions? Audi Maintenance Schedules \| It's the truth!

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