Snow Tire Fit Question

[Disco Stew]

Will 225 45 18 snow tires work on the OEM 2008 18" S-line rims with the s-line sport suspension? The recommended size is 235 40 18.

Thanks for the help!

[Doc@tirerack]

Tire will fit wheel, but would need your GAWR to see if it can carry enough weight.

[Disco Stew]

Thanks! Good start. They are Pirelli Winter 240 SnowSport going on a 2008 A4 Avant. Will that help clarify at all?

[VMRWheels]

The recommended size for your vehicle is a 235/40/18 with XL load rating due to the weight of your vehicle. I probably wouldn't go with those 225's.

-Charles@VMRWheels
www.vmrwheels.com

[Doc@tirerack]

GAWR for the front is 2,634 lbs, and the XL 225/45R18 will carry over 1,500 max, so that will be fine at 35 PSI. The tire is a little taller than we could guarantee to fit without the possibility of rubbing (like if the spring is fully compressed).

[UGwagen]

Will 225 45 18 snow tires work on the OEM 2008 18" S-line rims with the s-line sport suspension? The recommended size is 235 40 18.

Thanks for the help!

I see you want the narrower tires (for the added "traction" in the white stuff)...

Another option to consider is getting a minus-size wheel/tire package (and add on the TPMS sensors)---you can keep the S-line wheels looking newer longer.

May want to double check with TireRack or someone else if the 16" steel wheels from the 2006+ Passat clears, as a 215/55r16 snow tire would be a viable option

[Disco Stew]

Update: Thanks for the help. I bought a nice used set of 17" anthricite AT Italias (?) with 235-45-17 Dunlop Winter Sport M3 instead.