Re: Random query (was Re: S4s and 4.2 A6 in CT)

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Virtual Bob writes:
> > > In some European mags they say the new S8 has 17" brakes. Is that true? Or
> > > just a typo?
> 
> > The WHEELS are 17".  Physics says fitting a 17" disc inside the 17"
> > wheel is not going to work.
> 
> The S8 comes standard with 18" Avus wheels... (Previously, there's an
> option to downgrade to 17" wheels with all-season tires. I don't know if
> that's still offered.) I think I saw another quote somewhere in VW Vortex
> or A4.org. So if that 17" brakes are real... Holy cow, I thought, S8 have
> one of the biggest brakes in production cars!

Even with 18" wheels it is not likely that 17" brake rotors will
fit with conventional calipers, unless if we're talking about
UFO brakes here :).

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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