[s-cars] Stopping - Tire patch questions

[Sean Douglas]

Your RS2 setup sounds great.

The size (width and diameter) of the tire has little to do with stopping
distances, it's a function of the tire's composition (coefficient of
friction) and braking power.

Sean Douglas
1997 Audi S6 - MTM Stage 1+
1990 Audi 90Q20V


> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Lewis, Gary M
> Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 11:22 AM
> To: S-Car List
> Subject: [s-cars] Stopping - Tire patch questions
>
>
> Now that I have the insane-RS2-setup, I've noticed the car
> goes so much better than it stops.  I have big reds going on
> ASAP (RS2 brackets are stuck in NYC customs.  Grrrrr..), but
> I'm currently over-braking the brand new Bridgestone
> Turanza's the P.O. put on the car.
>
> Anyway, was wondering if an 17x8 or an 18x8 with attendant
> tires will stop better than the 16x7's I got on there now.
> Car is scary.
>
> Also, do the Highline Faux Avus rims fit our cars??  Are they
> worth buying??
>
http://highlinewheels.wheelize.com/search/srcWheelSearch.asp

Thanks!!!

Gary Lewis

1995.5 S6 Avant, Green/Ecru, RS2 MAF, RS2 Exhaust Manifold, RS2
Injectors, Custom Turbo (K26 Turbine, Factory K26 Cold side (Audi Works
'999' P/N) with 50mm intake and custom Innovative Turbo compressor
wheel), Bilsteins, Eibachs, Big Reds on the way.

1990 200TQW, K24 Turbo, 1991 TQ Intercooler, 1.8 bar, Bypass Valve,
Euro's, Bilsteins, Redline in tranny and diffs, FOR SALE




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