[s-cars] Do all 4 tires have to be the same

[Jeremiah Curry]

I suspect many have replaced a single tire due to a puncture.  Even if the 
tie is the same brand, model, and size most of us will not have the new tire 
shaved so it will have a different circumference.  I suspect the difference 
is small enough that it will not cause problems.

This also happens if you have a full size spare and include it in the 
rotation like I do on my AWD landcruiser.

Jeremiah

-----Original Message----- 
From: Manuel Sanchez
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2016 5:15 AM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com ; trodri69 at gmail.com
Subject: [s-cars] Do all 4 tires have to be the same



Tom

Depending on the shop you could have the new tire shaved down to the 
approximate depth of your existing tires once you find a new tire with the 
similar circumference. Shops that sell track tires may be your best bet

-manny
95.5 urS6 Avant (RS2'd)



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> Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 22:59:18 -0500
> From: "Tom Rodriguez" <trodri69 at gmail.com>
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> I know that given our Quattro system we must run the same size tire on all
> four corners, but do they all have to be the same make and model?  I
> recently damaged the sidewall of one of my snow tires so it cannot be
> repaired, and I have learned the manufacturer (Bridgestone) has 
> discontinued
> the model.  The other three snow tires are relatively new and are good for
> at least two more winters.  Can I run a Bridgestone snow tire of the same
> size but a different model on one corner, or am I asking for trouble?  I
> hate the thought of buying four new snow tires when only one needs to be
> replaced.
>
>
>
> Tom Rodriguez
>
> '95 S6, 275K
>
>
>
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