What size tires on 4kcsq

[Bob]

Which begs the question.. how big CAN you go on a 4000Q and have it still not
rub. I just inherited a nice set of 16x7.5 rims..... Want to put them on the
4000...  :)

BOb

"Lundy, Andrew" wrote:

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> According to AudiWorld...
> http://www.audiworld.com/model/historical/87/4000.shtml
>
> Both are correct.
>
> When I ran the numbers I do not see a 5% error between the two tires given.
>
> 175/70 - 23.65"
> 195/60 - 23.21"
>
> 23.65-23.21)/23.65 = 1.86% difference.  Since circumference changes linearly
> with diameter there is also a 1.86% difference in circumference.
>
> AFAIK, the tires would not explain the 5% difference.  FYI!!
> ---
> Andrew Lundy
> 90 80q
> 99 A6q
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Smeins, Larry [mailto:lsmeins at ball.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 2:57 PM
> To: 'Audi'
> Subject: What size tires on 4kcsq
>
> I've started driving my bargain 87 4kcsq and am considering replacing the no
> name tires that it has on its wheels.  Tire size came up when I noticed the
> odometer is reading at least 5% more miles than I'm travelling, maybe even
> higher than that but haven't done an accurate check, yet.  I looked in the
> owners manual for tire size and could not find any info, did I look in the
> wrong area?  The tire label in the gas filler cover says 175-70-14.  The car
> has 195-60-14s and a car tire sizing website I checked said that is the
> proper size.  If the car odometer is set up for the 175-70s the tire
> difference would account for 5% error in the direction I'm seeing.  I'd
> expect 60s on a CS quattro and judging from the speedo on my 5k Audi may not
> be concerned with speedo/odo accuracy leading to no change in gearing for
> tire size.  If the gearing is for the 175s I might go for 205-60s which
> would closely match the diameter of the narrow tire, if the stock wheels are
> wide enough.  What is the correct tire size and is the odometer gearing
> correct for it?  I am looking for a quiet, good riding, good handling tire
> with good all weather performance.  Michelin X-1s will probably be the tire
> I choose.
>
> Larry in Loveland, CO