"Glenn Richards" wrote
>I have a 2001 A4 1.9TDi (the 130 engine), currently fitted with 205/55
>tyres. According to my calculations, I should be able to fit 225/50
>tyres on the 16" alloys without affecting the circumference - I
>probably have around 5,000 miles left on the existing tyres.
>
> So - will the standard 16" alloy rims take a 225/50 profile, or would
> this be too wide for the rim.

FYI... the A4s sold in the US come with 215/55/16 tires standard mounted
on 16x7 rims. You might want to try that.

Cheers,

Pete