[urq] Different Tread Depth and Effects on Driveline

[John Koenig]

I haven't seen an answer to this, so I'll take a whack at it.

I think you can assume that, since the differentials are dealing all the
time with wheels/tires rotating at slightly different speeds, the effect
will be negligible.  Haven't done the math, but I suspect the difference in
rolling diameter is more or less of the same order of magnitude as
differences due to individual wheels speeds while cornering, etc.

John


----- Original Message -----
From: <raygriffith at juno.com>
To: <urq at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 4:22 PM
Subject: [urq] Different Tread Depth and Effects on Driveline


>
> Because of sidewall damage, I had to replace one tire. I decided to
replace two. My question; Given that I will have two new tires and 2
slightly used tires (est 5000 miles) will the difference in tread depth
between the front and rear have adverse effects on the Quattro system?
> Car; 1984 urq
> Tires; Dunlop SP Sport 5000 P215/50ZR/15
>
> Thanks,
> Ray Griffith