185/70R14 on a 4000 Quattro?

[Huw Powell]

> Got a chance to pick up some studded snows 185/70R14 for my '85 4KQ at  a 
> very reasonable cost. If I run the numbers I get stock (195/60R14) = 23.2" dia  & 
> 7.67" width, where the snows are 24.1" dia & 7.28" width.
> Looks like they are .9" taller but the width should be OK. Has anybody got  
> away with using this size on a 4000 Quattro?

That is the size of the snows I have on my 89 90Q with lowering springs. 
  I know it's a different car/body, but the stock tire size is the same. 
  They fit and work fine.

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Huw Powell

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