tire pressures

[larry leung]

IMHO,
For 16's, try 225/50-16 Kumho Ecsta Supra 712's (tire rack). Seriously, performance of a Dunlop SP9000 at a Dunlop D60A2 price. See archives from myself and others on these tires. Also see TireRacks surveys on their webpage. Very Impressive tires, price non-withstanding, include price and they blow everything away! Note, they also have a treadwear of either 240 (?) or 300, depending upon whether Z or V rated. 

As for center caps and lug bolt caps, try Linda at Carlson Audi. (800) 523-2408. About $48 (!), best price availible. 

Enjoy!

LL - NY

------Original Message------
From: Lee Levitt <leelevitt at excite.com>
To: capalmer at nortelnetworks.com
Sent: September 10, 2000 1:28:29 PM GMT
Subject: Re: tire pressures



On Fri, 8 Sep 2000 13:01:43 -0400 (EDT), capalmer at nortelnetworks.com wrote:

I wrote:

>  > Audi suggests 34 front, 40 rear, for tire pressures on my '96 A6 qw.
 
>  > I'm currently running the stock 15" wheels, will be going to 16"s in
the
>  > spring.
>  
>  Well on my S6 Avant the recommendation is:
>   36f/36r normal load,
>   40f/40r fully loaded
>  This is on the fuel filler flap.
>  Is that where you got your 34/40 from?
>  Given the weight distribution of an Audi, 34front/40rear sounds,
>  if anything, backwards to me. Unless you're carrying a load
>  of bricks.
>  
>  I normally run mine at 38f/38r.


Thanks Chris, I got the specs from the owner's manual. Given the feedback
from the group, I think I'm going to go to 36/36. 

Can't wait to put the 16s on the car...I haven't bought tires yet, thinking
about the Dunlop 5000s, but we'll see what's available in the spring.

BTW, Anybody have a set of 4 center caps for 5 spoke 16" wheels?

Lee





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