how wide are Audi Fuchs alloys? and what is Porsche bolt pattern?

Aaron Jongbloedt jungle at hickorytech.net
Wed Oct 11 12:59:49 EDT 2006


Unless I am mistaken (and often am) all uni-body cars are only rated for 
1500lbs.  The chassis just isn't strong enough to take it.

Chris Thorp wrote:
> Dan DiBiase wrote:
>
>   
>> "Mark J. Besso" <mbspeed at maxboostracing.com> wrote: The owner towed that UrQ with a brand new A6 too.  Check out:
>> http://5000tq.com/audifanspics/Ingolstadt/DSCN2751
>>
>> Wow, what's the weight of the trailer and car?? Gotta be 3500 pounds.... That has to be near the limit of the towing capacity of the A6, I would think.....
>>  
>>
>>     
> I think that is the smallest trailer I've ever seen a load distributing 
> hitch on.  That, combined with what looks like an aluminum trailer, 
> means that is probably perfectly fine.  No surge brake, so it likely has 
> electric brakes, another plus in my book.  If you look at the tow car 
> suspension, it looks like it was loaded by someone who knew what they 
> were doing.  I'd estimate that car+trailer to be closer to 4000 pounds.  
> I'd say that is reasonable given how well setup things look.
>
> -Chris
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