Re: Need 16" A4 Wheels & Tires

[Greg Spark <sparkg@wave.co.nz>]

You are right, Bert, the A4 does look wimpy with 15 inch wheels.

However going to 16s is only part of the answer.
It will crisp up your steering a little and make the handling a bit sharper.

However the car will look heaps better if lowered about 1-1/2 to 2 inches and 
will handle much better if the shocks are stiffened - but not too much
as your ride quality will suffer.

If I was starting at 15 inches I would definitely go to 17s - the extra cost
shouldn't be too great and the A4 on these and lowered will be fabulous
to look at.

I have the 16s with factory sports suspension - great combo and I heavily
desire 17s but can't justify the cost to u-no-hu.

-----------------original message-------------------------------
> From: Bert Chen <bertc@exo.com>
> Date: Mon, 10 Feb 97 22:31:34 -0800
> Subject: Need 16" A4 Wheels & Tires
> 
> My 97 1.8T looks a little wimpy with the stock 15" wheels. I figure the 
> car looks more aggressive with the larger wheels. This should also 
> improve handling a bit shouldn't it?

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Greg Spark               '96 A4 1.8Tq
sparkg@wave.co.nz        MTM 187bhp
Hamilton, New Zealand    0-60 7.3s