tire clearance on 80Q

[Mark J. Besso]

The "55" series is far too tall for that car.  Assuming you're running the
correct offset wheels the proper size is 215/40-16.  That works out to be
approximately ¼" shorter in inflated height than the stock size tires.

I ran that size on a lowered 90Q with no interference for many, many miles.

~Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <McCohens at aol.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 5:36 AM
Subject: tire clearance on 80Q


> Just got a set of 205-55-16's for my '90 80Q and have extreme tire rub.
The
> springs appear to be non stock, not sure what they are.  Should these
tires
> fit?  Can someone measure the compressed spring height on their 80/90Q so
I can
> determine how low this car is?  The records show Spax struts and springs,
but
> I suspect the springs were also cut to further lower the car.
> TIA
> Randy Cohen
> 90 88Q turbo  Waay too low