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

Dan DiBiase d_dibiase at yahoo.com
Wed Oct 11 16:06:23 EDT 2006


Aaron Jongbloedt <jungle at hickorytech.net> wrote: 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:

> 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.
I just Googled it, looks like 2000 pounds. So he was way over.... Regardless of the set-up, balance, tongue weight, etc., that doesn't seem very smart!
 
 Dan D
 '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
 Central NJ USA


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