[s-cars] Stereos and ride quality

[Lee Levitt]

Taka writes:

> Have you considered that there may be suspension 
> improvements/fixes that need to be done?
> 
> Are the shocks worn out? If they are, the ride quality will suffer.
> Also, going to a lighter wheel than the OEM Avus will improve ride 
> quality by reducing unsprung weight. Finally, the tires will 
> make a big difference- Dunlop SP9000 or 8000 are pretty stiff 
> sidewalled tires- you'll have to go to an all-season to go 
> softer, though. Try BFG G-Force KDWS, Kumho ASX, Toyo Proxes4, etc.

I can vouch for the Toyos. Put a set of 16" Toyo Proxes 4 on my wife's A6,
in a 225/50 16" size (on S4 wheels). Liked them so much I put a set on my A6
in a 235/45 17" size (on OZ SL 17x8 wheels).

Great tires, lots of stick, very comfortable.

My experience with older Kumhos (712), is that they are heavy and stiff.
Don't know anything about the new ones.

Lee
'02 A6 quattro avant
'96 A6 quattro avant