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  1. 12-27-2008 10:33 AM #1
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    Rubbing Issues

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    With a stock B5 S4 suspension would i have rubbing issues with

    225/50/r17

    I'm currently running 225/45/r17, wondering if it will be that big of a difference?

    I have a chance to pick up some tires for free.
    B5 S4 AWE Stage 3 - sold
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  2. 12-27-2008 01:04 PM #2
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    Re: Rubbing Issues

    i don't know!
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    Re: Rubbing Issues

    damn it, i'm an idiot, 215,55,r17
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    Re: Rubbing Issues

    there is a good chance you will rub. the tire is 1.3" bigger diameter than oem (5.4% bigger). you also want to make sure that the load rate is high enough for your S4.

    Tire Size Comparison

    Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
    225/45-17 4.0in 12.5in 25.0in 78.5in 808 0.0%
    215/55-17 4.7in 13.2in 26.3in 82.7in 767 5.4%
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    Re: Rubbing Issues

    yeah, they are a set of winter tires 91H. I'm at a cross roads
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  6. 12-30-2008 11:29 AM #6
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    Re: Rubbing Issues

    For snows we'd do 205/50R17
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