RE: Questions

[Peter Henriksen <peterhe@microsoft.com>]

1) Using 225/60 tires will screw up mph and tachometer - they won't have
the same rollout. They'd probably fit, but I don't know about rubbing in
turns. After getting new 215/60's on mine, I'm glad I didn't go to
another size. They're wide enough for me and quite comfortably tall
without giving up much in handling. Of course, I have Z rated Dunlop
D40-M2s, so...

2) Dunlop D40-M2s. BFG Comp T/A are supposedly good too.

3) An Audi dealer :-( I'd go through Linda @ Carlsen for the list
discount as the prices are insanely high... I'd love to know if you find
any other sources. You can try a reputed fix first: a couple of very
hard stops from around 80mph will supposedly cure the warped brake
problem... I haven't tried it yet, but I intend to if I get the problem
again after the Audi parts and labour warranty expires as it'll save big
bucks.
- peter henriksen, peterhe@microsoft.com, issaquah, wa
  91 200qw
  94 acura legend gs
  80 mazda 626



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>From: 	Russ Oechsel[SMTP:russell.h.oechsel@conoco.dupont.com]
>Sent: 	Friday, June 07, 1996 1:01 PM
>To: 	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
>Subject: 	Questions
>
>Hi guys!
>I used to be a member to the list, but when I got out of school I lost
>my 
>connection.  Anyway, my dad had a couple of questions for you Audi
>Gurus 
>out there in Internet.
>1) Will his '91 200 Q accept 225/60x15 tires or is 215/60x15 the only 
>size that he can use?
>
>2) What kind of tires do you guys recommend for this car and are there 
>any really good deals out there where he can get them?  Currently he
>has 
>Michelin XGT V 215/60x15.
>
>3) Where is the best place to get the UFO brake parts for this car? 
>Car 
>currently has 81k miles and the brakes are original and warped badly.
>
>TIA
>
>Karl Oechsel
>
>'86 5000CS Turbo
>
>"Maintain the Integrity"
>
>
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