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  1. 11-01-2016 05:20 PM #1
    Dolphin S4
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    Lowered, need tire advice on 17s

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    I have a b6 S4. Winter is comming and I need advice on tire size. I'm lowered on H&R springs and have 17x7 Et45 RS6 wheels.
    Sort of low I guess. Just need to pick width. I'm stuck between 215/50 and 225/50.

    Don't want any rubbing whatsoever.

    What do you guys think?
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  2. 11-01-2016 06:21 PM #2
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  3. 11-01-2016 08:49 PM #3
    Dolphin S4
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    Quote Originally Posted by q_dubz View Post
    a 235/45
    Yeah eh that seems to be the correct tire for the car. 215/50 overall diameter is only .5% larger. Any reason why you suggest the 235/45 over the 215/50
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  4. 11-01-2016 09:41 PM #4
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    Why go skinny? You live in snow country....
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  5. 11-01-2016 09:48 PM #5
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    I have 225/55/17 if i remember correctly but can check tomorrow and im slammed. No rubbing at all.
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  6. 11-01-2016 11:27 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by q_dubz View Post
    Why go skinny? You live in snow country....
    A narrower tire will actually cut through the snow better.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quadfreak View Post
    A narrower tire will actually cut through the snow better.
    This. Wide tires do nothing for winter performance. I run 215/50 on 17x7.5. Rides like a boss on snow and ice. Has added advantage of rolling weight reduction. With soft winter tires (Blizzaks), gets a little squirrely when hard cornering on dry pavement, therefore whether you have winter long snow and ice coverage may affect your decision on width. Can't help with lowered/offset question.
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  8. 11-02-2016 11:39 AM #8
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    It's a tough call but all good pointers
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  9. 11-02-2016 07:08 PM #9
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    Anything 225 or less for a snow Tire = beast mode on the s4
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