[s-cars] 255's

serge serge411 at speakeasy.org
Fri May 16 15:35:51 EDT 2003


As a side note the Kuhmos (245/40/17) are supposed to be 20 lb/per. That's
4lb. lighter than T1S and 8lb. less/per than S03! I have a set sitting here,
but I have not weighed them to confirm.


Serge Filanovsky

95 S6 Avant


>
> We ran the S03's and they held up very well, rather expensive though,
> but a very good wet tire..  I destroyed a set of Sumitomo HRZII in one
> track event. We couldn't run T1S's otherwise we would have.  I also
> would consider the Kuhmo MX's for longevity and price/performance.
>
> 255-35-18's with no rubbing front or rear on 18x35x8.5 rims.
>
> Get heavier springs and or role the rear fender?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ray Tomlinson [mailto:ray at s-cars.org]
> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 10:22 AM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] 255's
>
>
> All,
>
> Sorry to beat a dead horse, but I was wondering who is running 255/40/17
> Pole S03's on the following setup and experience any *significant*
> rubbing (occasional rear fender liner rub with your 450lb aunt in the
> back seat does not count):
>
> 17x8 wheels, ET35
> Bilstein/H&R (29921's)
> happersized RSB
>
> Bridgestone claims that their 255/40/17 = 9.4" wide (on an 8.5" wheel).
>
> By comparison, the Toyo T1-S in the same size measures 10.4" in width,
> and the Dunlop 8000 measures in at 10.7" (damn).
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ray
>
>
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