Re: 16" A6 wheels. Query.

[Ralph Poplawsky <rlpplsky@ix.netcom.com>]

Fred:  I have driven mine with 15s and 16s.  The difference is that the 16s
result in crisper steering response, better directional stability (except on
worn out roads with indented tracks) much higher cornering speeds before the
car starts to push and steering feels mushy, a much more 'poised' ride feel
and a slight penalty in ride harshness.  To me it would be a no-brainer to
get the 16s.  The worst penalty is that it is easy to damage the rims on
curbs, etc with the low profile tires.

Ralph Poplawsky
'91 200TQ (15" snows right now and mushy)


At 06:18 PM 12/11/97 EST, you wrote:
>A friend of mine had his Toyota Avalon stolen from his driveway last Saturday
>night. I convinced him to buy, or lease, a new QUattro. I suggested an A4 but
>he wants and A6 and was even thinking of a year old A8.  What can I say the
>bonues was huge.
>So he calls me with the option list and wants to know hwether he should get
>16" wheels. So, should he? What's the advantage?
>
>Thanks for any help,
>
>Fred Langan
>
>88 90Q (271,000 km and no bonus in sight) 
>
>