[V8] 2 Questions: Tires & Gas Mileage

[Tim Hollister]

I have 2003 a4 wheels on my v8.. et39 no problems


--- Ed Kellock <ekellock at gmail.com> wrote:

> stock size of 215/60-15 on 15x7.5 et35 rims
> optional size overseas 235/50-16 on 16x8 et35 rims
> more common size and reasonable fitment for everyday use would be 225/50-16
> on 16x7.5 et35 rims
> other optional size would be 215/55-16
> 
> Audi OEM rim options:
> early A6 4.2 winter package wheels 16x8 et35 which came from the factory
> with the 235/50's but could easily accomodate 225/50's.
> urS6 16x7.5 et37 "Avus" rims
> urS4 16x8 et40 rims
> 
> Some A4/neuS4 rims will work but their offsets are not quite right at et45
> or so.  Some have used these with spacers to push them back out to where
> they should be in the wheel well.  I feel the add'l expense, weight, and
> hassle of a spacer is not worth it.  Unless you're in love with one of those
> wheel designs.  I don't think they look quite right on the V8, regardless of
> offset.
> 
> Aftermarket could provide more options.  If you go tight with the offset say
> et40 or more and you still have UFO's, best to test fit.  I think pretty
> much any 16-inch with offset of et35 or less (lower numerically) should be
> okay as far any fitment interference is concerned, but may result in pushing
> the wheel/tire too far out of the wheel well.
> 
> Numerically speaking, higher offset numbers will tuck the wheel/tire further
> back inside the wheel well.  Lower numbers will push the wheel/tire out of
> the wheel well.
> 
> Ed
> 
> On 9/26/06, Campozano, Robert <RCAMPOZANO at mgmmirage.net> wrote:
> >
> > Good morning,
> >
> > 1.  I am in need of new tires and would like to know what is the correct
> > size tire for a 16 inch rim for the V8.  I know I could probably get the
> > info from the archives but I do not have access to the archives at this
> > time.  So any guidance is appreciated.
> >
> > 2.  I am at my wits end with my whopping 10-11 miles per gallon.  I have
> > replaced my 02 sensor 3 times in the last year and a half and the last
> > 02 replacement I replaced the temp. sensor as well which I was told was
> > most likely the reason the first 2 02 sensors went bad...the 3rd one
> > must be bad again.  The first couple weeks of 02 replacement all is well
> > but then slowly but surely gas mileage goes right back down again.
> > Un-burnt fuel is pouring out my exhaust at pretty much any speed.
> >
> > Can a faulty FPR cause this?  I ask because it almost seems like I began
> > having these issues when I replaced the FPR.  The car runs pretty cool
> > (just above the 75 mark) and rarely gets to the 100 marker.  If I
> > replace the 02 sensor and don't reset the fault codes would this cause
> > this issue.
> >
> > Guys, I am ready to get rid of my car because of this issue.  I do not
> > mind the 15-17 miles a gallon I was getting a year and a half ago but
> > when you are filling up every 160-180 mile of driving at $40.00-45.00
> > dollars a fill up it starts to *REALLY* hurt the pocket.
> >
> > All help is appreciated.  Thanks to all as always,
> >
> > Zay Campozano | Computer Engineer | MGM MIRAGE(tm)
> > rcampozano at MGMMirage.net
> >
> >
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