Re: Need 16" A4 Wheels & Tires

[Jim Griffin <JGriff@pobox.com>]

Greg,

FWIW, if you CAREFULLY read the original post, and then read mine, you would
not have directed this toward me, nor interpreted this discussion to mean
that the OEM A4 rims are inherently useless by design or in practice.

Please note that I QUOTED the original message (i.e. "useless"), which
actually referred to the 16" rims as being *useless* only as leftovers after
upgrading to other rims (i.e. taking up space in the garage).

Neither my response nor the original message was intended to state or imply
that the A4 16" rims are useless in the sense that you perceived.

Your response/argument relative to a Plus 1 application is a valid one, but
it was misdirected in this case.

Sorry, but I just had to set the record straight.... (i.e. remove the
inserted words from my mouth, state my original intention, and clear my name!!).


At 09:41 AM 02/11/97 -0500, you wrote:
>>From: Jim Griffin <JGriff@pobox.com>
>>Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 07:00:49 -0500
>>Subject: Re: Need 16" A4 Wheels & Tires
>
>>Well, just FYI for the group, those 16" "useless" ones are priced at
>$343.40
>>(U.S.) apiece at the dealer!! 
>>Needless to say, I still have my OEM rims....
>
>>Jim Griffin
>-------------------------------------------
>Useless?  IMO, since almost all other cars of the same class come with 15"
>or 14" rims (BMW 328is has 15" rims) and the A4T comes with 15" rims. Also
>given the fact that the rims are priced high and the weight of the rim is
>probably heavier then that of a 3rd party rim of the same price. 
>Performing a plus 1 application is not useless!
>
>Any plus 1 application can only improve the performance and handling of the
>automobile.  See the Oct or Nov issue of European Car Mag.  They performed
>a plus one application on an 2.8 A4 and claimed the results were
>outstanding.  The same holds true in Bert's case.  Bert can probable pick
>up a set of used rims for about half that price.  Still expensive but they
>are very nice looking for a stock rim (IMO).  
>
>Now the tires?  Well, they leave a lot to be desired!  Although they are a
>good all weather tire, they are far from a performance tire.  That is to
>anyone who has driven with an Yoko. AVS or equivalent tire.  But all the
>same, for most people purchasing the car, the tires are okay and provide a
>good and safe under-standing.
>
>In summary, compared to other rims of the same size for the same price, I
>agree with you that the stock rims also leave a lot to be desired. But I
>would not classify them as useless, compared with what other similar
>vehicles come with now a days. However, I will someday apply a plus 1
>application to my A4Q.
>
>Just my humble opinion. 
>
>Regards,
>Greg Heidt
>'97 2.8 A4Q 5spd Pearl
                             Jim Griffin
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