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

[Huw Powell]

>> 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.

One thing "we" don't know is what, if any, modifications were done to
the car to increase its towing capacity.  I'm assuming such things can
be done, of course, and I may be wrong anyway.

>> 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!



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Huw Powell

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