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uneven tire wear - OK for Quattro?

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Old 01-14-2009, 09:02 PM
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Default probably nothing dramatic. The center torsen can take a lot of difference because for the most part

it's an open diff unlike clutch type differentials. The reason for this is so you can turn. Only on power that it would bind - hence why the car can push on power on a U-turn

I've run 2 different sets of tires (235F/225R) on the A4 for thousands of miles. Also, my Audi provided spare donut is much smaller than it's factory wheels. When installed on the front, it's really fun battling the car pulling to one side like mad :/
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Default you get over 2mm difference easily with tire pressure. Where did that figure come from?

F/R camber differences also account for effective rolling diameter difference
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very silly. and anytime steering wheel is off center == damage, this is BS
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uhh, 4/32" is 3.17mm. get over it.
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huh?
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What engine ,trans ? I have a spare 1.8 diff in Cleveland area I'd sell cheap if its needed.
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2.8 Tiptronic Quattro 2001
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an 8k mile old all-season tire is practically brand new, imo. just replace it.
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Default not on his car. near bald v 8k mile old all-season is a huge difference. and, I blew out the rear

diff on my wife's '01 Wrangler 4.0L Sport manual trans just by dumping it into reverse. dealer replace it along with the rear part of the exhuast, etc. under warranty.
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Default Intergalactically H U G E 2nd . . .

So massive in fact it won't fit in even the largest of black holes.






























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