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Old 05-21-2003, 06:45 PM
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I have 2000 A4 Quattro w/ 20560/15 want to leave wheels but go up one size to 21560/15 anyone try this for clearance???
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should be no problem other than throwing your speedo/odo by a little.
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Why would it even do that? He's going wider, not taller.
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I thought so but $$ is tight and didn't want to buy and then re-buy.
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sidewall height is a function (percentage) of width, so you are going taller as well.
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Default here use the tire calculator
<ul><li><a href="http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html">tire size calculator</a></li></ul>
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increasing rolling diameter thus throwing the speedo off
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Default Re: sidewall height is a function (percentage) of width, so you are going taller as well.
You are correct thanks
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great thanks for the link
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I find it is the easiest tool to use for tires.
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