quattro digest, Vol 1 #3003 - 5ktq largest tire

[Larry C Leung]

>   1. 5ktq largest tire (Bernard Littau)

>From: "Bernard Littau" <bernardl at acumenassociates.com>
>To: "Quattro at Audifans.Com" <quattro at audifans.com>
>Subject: 5ktq largest tire
>Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 14:03:41 -0800
>
>I have a set of 7J x 15H2 ET45 rims that I accidentally acquired.
>
>What is the preferred tire size for these on a 5ktq?
>
>What would be the best summer performance tire to put on these rims?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bernard Littau
>Woodinville, WA
>'88 5ktq
>
Probably a 225/50 - 15 (which will be a little small in diameter)

There is only one 225/55-15 on the market (a Michelin Pilot) but it is
VERY PRICEY.
though it will be the proper rolling diameter.

Inexpensive good performance tires with reasonable treadwear, Kumho Ecsta
Supra 712s (BTDT)

LL - NY