[Biturbos4] can i run 235/40/17's on my 2000S4

[Shaun Blair]

thanks john



first:you said

> 245/40x17 is closer to the overall diameter of the OE package, and more desireable for 

that reason.



closer than what? the oe is 225 45 i want to go 235 40



second: the reason im going to the track to get More seat time, instruction, 

etc., 



> From: koenigj at comcast.net
> To: biturbos4 at www.audifans.com
> Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 13:48:16 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] can i run 235/40/17's on my 2000S4
> 
> Rob doesn't say what the offset was on those 8.5 in. wheels -- that will make a 
> difference, too, as to whether things will rub.
> 
> 245/40x17 is closer to the overall diameter of the OE package, and more desireable for 
> that reason.
> 
> I mean no personal offense, but there is the expression that the best upgrade one can make 
> for track driving is to improve the part behind the wheel.  More seat time, instruction, 
> etc., would likely do more for improving track performance that an extra 10mm of section 
> width in the tires.
> 
> Regards,
> John
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Shaun Blair" <shaun_blair at hotmail.com>
> To: "Rob Cheng" <rcheng at mindspring.com>; "DocWyte" <docwyte at comcast.net>; "KielMapes" 
> <kpm159 at gmail.com>
> Cc: <biturbos4 at www.audifans.com>
> Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 11:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] can i run 235/40/17's on my 2000S4
> 
> 
> 
> thanks fro the reply,,, im  pretty sure it will be fine for me to do this i just have to 
> keep in mind this will lower my car even more and it will make my ridi stiffer and buppier 
> also.  i think it will do better on the track though.   i dont understand why you had to 
> raise the height when you went wider to the 245/40-17 , from the 235/40-17???
> 
> 
> > Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 11:06:14 -0400
> > From: rcheng at mindspring.com
> > To: shaun_blair at hotmail.com; docwyte at comcast.net; kpm159 at gmail.com
> > Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] can i run 235/40/17's on my 2000S4
> > CC: biturbos4 at www.audifans.com
> 
> >
> > FWIW, I ran 235/40-17 on 8.5" rims on a lowered S4 (~25.5" FR fender height) with no 
> > issues.  245/40-17 on the same wheel required me to raise the ride height a little.
> >
> > On the stock 7.5" rim the tire will be pinched a little which certainly will help to 
> > prevent rubbing.
> >
> > Rob
> 
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