Re: Rubbing Tire

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

Hi Alexander;

    The shock setting won't determine how far your car rolls when turning,
it just determines how long it takes to roll ( the stiffer the setting, the
slower the spring compresses). The degree of roll is determined by the
spring rate and the suspension set-up. Check the ride height on all four
wheels to see if it is even on both sides. Where is the tire rubbing?

Fred Munro
'94 S4  91k km

----- Original Message -----
From: Alexander van Gerbig <Audi_80@email.msn.com>
To: Quattro List <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 1999 10:00 PM
Subject: Rubbing Tire


>     Went for a spirited drive today to test out the cleansed rack and new
> hydraulic pump. I have Koni adjustable shocks and I have wondered if the
> pairs have been matched up properly.  When I go around corners hard to the
> left I get a rubbing noise from the front right tire.  When I corner hard
to
> the right no rubbing and the car doesn't seem to roll as much.  I have
> noticed this before but was worse this time because I was driving very
hard.
> I assume the passenger's shock needs to be dialed a bit harder?
>
> 16x7.5" ET35 w/ 205/45 and stock is 14x5.5" ET45 so big difference.  Next
> thing is to find out if my snow setup 185/70 14" fits well with the -60mm
> setup.  Hmmm...
>
> Thanks!
>
> Alexander van Gerbig
> '88 Audi 80 -- Koni Yellows, G&M Springs
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