215 on a sedan

[Kaklikian, Gary]

I know you guys are discussing the 80/90 sedan, but I'm running 215/40-16's
on 7.5" et35 rims on my 4000tq, which has a smaller fenderwell.   Yes, the
sidewall is very short and stiff, particularly since the P7000's have
rayon-reinforced sidewalls. Every rut feels like a major pothole, and I have
to be so vigilant that I prefer not to drive the car at night with this
setup. 205/50-15 is a much more practical setup for the street.

On the other hand, this setup works so well on the track (with the tread
well worn) that I actually prefer it to the 205/50-15 Kumho V700's I tried
once.  I may try 225/40-16's next, although Pirelli recommends a 8" rim for
this tire.  I highly recommend the P7000 Summer, just don't expect to get
over 12-15k miles out of it.  Compared to the P7000 Supersport, it has a
treadwear rating of only 160 (vs 300) and the reinforced sidewalls. 

Gary Kaklikian
86 4ktq
92 S4

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> From: 	Alexander van Gerbig[SMTP:Audi_80 at email.msn.com]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, March 07, 2001 2:51 PM
> To: 	Mark L. Chang
> Cc: 	quattro list
> Subject: 	Re: 215 on a sedan
> 
> Those Kumho's are 215/40's which you do not want.  The overall diameter is
> too small and the sidewall will not offer too much protection.  You might
> as
> well run 225/40 Kumho 712's.  I can give you a first hand scoop when I fit
> my 225/40's in about 2 weeks.   I just had them fitted at Goss Tire in
> South
> Burlington, the ONLY tire shop that would mount those tires for less than
> $30 EACH!  The sidewall is smaller than the 205/45's and so is the rolling
> diameter, by 10mm even.  So I'll have to be very careful of bumps and
> dips.
> I recommend you do not purchase 215/40's.
> 
> The stock 195/65 14's are 609mm
> The 215/40 16" is 578mm
> The 225/40 16" is 586mm
> The 205/45 16" is 590mm
> 
> None should rub with an ET35 rim it seems...
> 
> Alexander van Gerbig -- '88 80
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