Re: Thanks and a question (fwd)

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Dan Simoes wrote:

> Dan,
> 
>         First of all, thanks for providing such a great resource for
> Audi lovers and future Audi lovers.  I fall into the latter category.  I
> wanted to post this question to your readers, but I don't know how
> (perhaps I'm a future web lover as well).  The question I have is what
> is the biggest wheel/tire combo that the A4 1.8TQ can accomodate without
> scrubbing.  The sport package has 205/55 16's, but I was thinking about
> finding some 17" rims and going to a 45 aspect ratio.  The only problem
> is, I can't find any 205/45 17 tires.  I am concerned about maintaining
> the rolling diameter for gear ratio and speedo reasons, but I don't know
> how big I can go.

Dan, in order to maintain the same rolling circumference w/17" rims this
fellow will need a 215/45/17 tyre, which is available from a number of
major players.

Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ