Re: Plus One Upgrades on '95 90SQ

[Vikram Mittal <quattro@vulcan.gep.ge.com>]

On 4 Aug 1995, MOTHER::MCVICAR wrote:

> Date: 4 Aug 95 13:00:00 EST
> From: MOTHER::MCVICAR <MCVICAR%MOTHER.decnet@igor.sea.sikorsky.com>
> To: quattro <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
> Subject: Plus One Upgrades on '95 90SQ
> 
> I am considering dumping my "wonderful" Eagle GA's (195/65-15) for either a better 
> tire on the stock wheels (205/60-15), or going to the plus one 205/55-16.

I have 205/60 HR15's on my 1990 Audi 100. I think that the handling has 
become quite hard as a result (IMHO). However, I am running Pirelli P6's
which are of course not the most fantastic tires, so I'm not sure if that
makes a difference.

Regards,
Vikram.

> 
> Opinions would be appreciated on the pro's and cons of each approach. (do I have 
> the sizes right??)  Would the plus one have excessive negative affects on ride 
> quality or other suspension related woes, i.e. bushings, wheel bearings, etc.  The 
> suspension on my '95 90 Quattro Sport is currently stock.  If I were to go with 
> the plus one setup, I would probably go back to the GA's for the winter months.  
> You never know with these crazy New England winters here...
> 
> Obviously there is a BIG cost difference here as well, so I would be interested in 
> hearing about experiences in plus one handling benefits.  With all of the myriad 
> of good tires around, are there ones to avoid? (like Eagle GA's, etc.)
> 
> Thanks in advance for the info.
> 
> Keith
> '95 90SQ
> (My first Audi, but certainly not my last...)
>