tires on 4KQ

[Robert Mangas]

  If the choice is walking or putting on a mismatched tire I'd go for the 
mismatched tire, especially if it's only short term.  If it's not on the 
front, don't lock your diffs in this configuration; contrawise, if you'll 
need to lock your rear diff put it on the front.

  As far as the other parts, well, check for obvious damage and just watch 
them for premature failure.

  Good luck,

Robert

>From: "jesse" <clerick44 at hotmail.com>
>To: <quattro at audifans.com>
>Subject: tires on 4KQ
>Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 19:28:48 -0600
>
>I know that you are not supposed to mix tires on AWD cars, but i have a 
>minor dilema.  When i was out of town my neighbors house burnt to the 
>ground, taking the front drivers side tire with it.  i have another tire 
>mounted on a rim of the same size and approximate tread wear but different 
>pattern.  In the short term would this be drivable or should i wait till 
>the new tire comes in?
>Also, though the tire was damaged it was minor bubbleing and a melted valve 
>stem that did it in.  What are the chances that any of the rubber bits 
>behind the rim were damaged too?  Brake lines, ball joints e.t.c.
>
>Thank you in advance
>
>Jesse Erickson
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