Re: V8 Quattro tyres

[Roadside Attraction <honge@creighton.edu>]

> I am involved in the restoration of classic jaguars and drive two 
> audis..the conv is my wife's and I drive a 91 v-8. My question to you 
> all is regarding the best tyre for these cars... Initial I had a rather 
> sustained argument with Audi about the orig equip tyres tat went bald 
> at 10,000 miles ( very inferior stuff) I have since put goodyear eagle 
> GTs on and they are beginning to fade after 22,000 miles. Inflation has 
> been consistantly kept at 36 psi although in reading some of the posts 
> it would appear better results were achieved at 40 psi..tyre wear??
> 
> Any recommendations on the best tyre for this car ??
> many thanks for your help
> tony
>
> USA              e-mail vicarage@ix.netcom.com    fax 305 443 6443
> 

Higher tire inflation may result in better handling. But no matter what 
you see/plan for higher tire pressure, don't ever go over the inflation 
limit that's stamped on the side wall -- that's just pure dangerous.

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