RS2 Wheel/Tire Musings

[Richard Hoffman]

Why?  Well I was just wondering if it was possible, that's all.  I had not
considered the difference in hub and wheel offset - the RS2 wheels are a
55mm offset, correct?  Also, I find that odd that different makes of tires
in the 245-40/17 size can cause problems.  No doubt, your BTDT is correct;
it is just wierd, that's all.

Thanks for the input!  I am glad to see BTDT with people so I KNOW when I am
being a flake :)

Richard
1990 CQ 202K


>From: "Pantelis Giamarellos" <pantg at otenet.gr>
>To: "Richard Hoffman" <billzcat1 at hotmail.com>, <quattro at audifans.com>
>Subject: Re: RS2 Wheel/Tire Musings
>Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 13:03:58 -0700
>
>Richard Hi,
>
>The 245/40/17 do fit (tightly but they do) on the RS2's 7X17' rims but IIRC
>the offset of those PORSCHE originating rims has nothing to do with the
>AUDI
>rims. In addition IIRC (again) the hubs of the RS2 are unique in the AUDI
>spare parts bin and must also come from PORSCHE (the wheel nuts do BTW)
>
>And something EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.
>
>The ONLY tyre of 245/40/17  size having factory approval (from the tyre
>maker and AUDI) to be used on the RS2's 7X17" rims is the DUNLOP SP8000.
>People who have fitted 245/40/17 tyres (including my car by its previous
>owners) had problems with the tyres' behaviour not to mention serious
>deformation and wear of the tyres.  I am currently running 225/45/17
>Goodyear F1 tyres instead of SP8000 245/40/17 since those (the SP's) are
>not
>available anymore in the Greek market.
>And the car behaves far better with the F1s when compared with the
>Bridgestone S-02 that were fitted (but with the non compatible 245 size)
>
>Take care
>Pantelis
>
>P.S. Not wishing to light up another debate about tyre sizes but why do you
>need such a wide footprint? This only increases rolling resistance and does
>bad to your steering components.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Richard Hoffman <billzcat1 at hotmail.com>
>To: <quattro at audifans.com>
>Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 12:49 AM
>Subject: RS2 Wheel/Tire Musings
>
>
> > Ok...the RS2 got me thinking...
> > The RS2 uses a 7x17 wheel with a 245/40/17 squeezed on there.  The
>fenders
> > are not exceptionally flared more than most typ89/B4 cars.
> > How do these wheels/tires fit with no rubbing?
> > I know a lot of us would be pleased to get a 245/40/17 under the arches
>and
> > this is making me think it is possible!
> >
> > Am I wrong??
> >
> > Richard
> > 1990 CQ 202K
> >
> >
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