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Winter tyres for an Audi A3
Can I use 205/55 R16 winter tyres on 16" rims in place of current set up - 225/40 R18 tyres on 18" alloys?
Asked on 15 November 2011 by Nicola22
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Honest John
If they will fit around the brake calipers, yes. They will if the car is normal spec. They might not if it's an S3.
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