Re: Wheels for '87 4kcsq

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> Interesting ... Yes, I've driven it briefly on an icy/snowy road and yes, it
> was loosey-goosey there, too.  I don't understand why there should be a
> problem, though, since the measured difference in diameter was exactly 5.5mm
> or about .2" ...

Which is also something you shouldn't really do - run a set of new tires
on one end and worn out ones on the other end.  Buddy of mine had a 4wd
truck in for major fixin's, tranny was shot, gee I wonder why, 16 x 8.5
on the front, 16 x 9 on the rear.

When you lock the center diff or expect it to balance things perfectly,
ie under slippery conditions, a 1% diameter difference is a lot.  An
inch every 3 yards!  And if the smaller diamter tires happen to wear
faster - even worse!

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Huw Powell

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82 (+/-) Audi Coupe