Re: wheels/tires for Coupe GT

[Dwight Varnes <mxbreed@lancnews.infi.net>]

Glenn Kaufman wrote:
> 
> That someone is me.  Remember, the car was designed for 185/60/14s.
> 195/55s are barely smaller.  I've had them on for over 1.5 yrs. now and
> they the ride is the same.
> 
> If you wish to more than double your costs over getting new tires, of
> course you're welcome to buy new wheels.
> 
> Just my 2 cents.
> 
> Glenn
> 86CGT
> 
> At 02:53 PM 3/14/97 -0500, you wrote:
> >Just did some quick calcs on tire sizes.  Someone's been mentioning
> >195/55/14's.  That works out to be a little less in diameter than even the
> >stock 185/60's.  I would think if your gonna pop for $106 per Dunlop SP8000,
> >you'd want a little bigger tire than stock to improve appearance
> >as well as performance.
> >
> >Just my 2 cents worth...
> >
> >Ed ...... Lansing, IA ........... 91 200qw .......... 87 CGT
> >
> >
> >
> ___________________________________________________________________________
> 
> Glenn D. Kaufman
> 
> The only purpose of the larger wheels was to fill up the rather empty 
looking wheel openings...maybe changing springs and lowering it an inch 
would do that. Of course, then I'm still spending more money. Damn, what 
do I want? (an A4, but that's another problem)
Also, the problem I found when buying the Revolutions is that there is 
practically NO 14" wheel choices for the Audi, but plenty of 15". This 
would make choosing an attractive wheel easier.

Dwight