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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
Answered by
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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