[s-cars] Toyo Tires Comparisons

[Steve Marinello]

Doubt if it would fit with a lowered suspension.  Don't you mean 255/40?
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From: "tblack" <Tblack5 at cogeco.ca>
To: "Aaron" <aaront at cox-internet.com>; "Audi - Scars"
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Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 7:27 AM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Toyo Tires Comparisons


> Your 215/55/16 tire has a sidewall of 118.25mm.
> Your 255/50/16 tire has a sidewall  of 127.5mm., so, if you want more
> sidewall the 55 tire is the better one. However the 255/50 tire has a
> sidewall 15mm. taller than the recommended 225/50/16 Audi OEM.
> This 255/50 tire will give you approximately 4.75% slower speedometer
> reading compared to the 225/50 OEM tire and will impair acceleration by
the
> same percentage. Your gas mileage should improve as well.
> HTH.
> Tom.
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> Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 7:15 PM
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