blabla on AWD

[Per Lindgren]

Rave Racer 2000 wrote:

>         So should I forget about ever using the spare?  All it does is
> squeal when I drive.

I'd say that the spare is probably within 99% of the perfect circumference of
the normal tires, so you're fin with that. VW/Audi doesnt pretend to be
engineers.

> Right now it's ok because I have four normal tires on,
> but you're saying that even though there doesn't seem to be anything wrong,
> I am actually stressing my Drivetrain really bad with bald fronts.  Does
> this sound right?  What will it break?  Rear diff, front tranny, drive
> shaft, trans axle?  Just want to prepare myself for the bill.
>

Dont sweat yet! What will happen is that the center lock will be somewhat active
all the time, this will of course put more pressure on the system, and the wear
will be higher, as the pinions and gears will be put under higher pressure than
under normal circumstances. If you could replace the tires, it would be the
best, of course.

Btw, what car do you drive? quattro or Syncro?

PerL
92 Cab 2,3