Re: Spare tire

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <A91153F2C4BDD11193E60000F81E941603C0A658@cxoexc2.cxo.dec.com> Gary Kaklikian writes:

> Can any drivetrain damage occur if a temporary spare of a different diameter
> (.5" taller) is used briefly on first generation quattro with the diffs open
> (unlocked)? I understand all the normal warnings - max speed, cornering
> limitations, etc - but was wondering if this is potentially damaging to the
> vehicle.

Extremely (_EXTREMELY_) unlikely.  The normal emergency spare on these
cars (supplied by the factory) is _significantly_ larger than the
normal roadwheel.

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