Raising Ground Clearance on 2003 A4 Avant
03-24-2003, 07:12 PM
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Re: Snow Clearance? does the Sport Pkg really make much difference? I am about to buy it ? any info?
I am another freak that would consider raising my car if I buy one since I drive tons of deep snow and dirt rocky roads. I refuse to buy an Allroad due to handling and gas mileage. I do like the stiffness of the sport pkg so will probobly get it, but worry about clearence? any feedback from owners?
03-25-2003, 05:37 AM
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Re: There is actually another set of factory/OEM springs for "rough roads".
Thanks! That's probably route I'll go. Do you think it would raise the car slightly or only provide a mushier suspension?
03-25-2003, 06:09 AM
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I would raise he height on my Quantum if I could. My non-sport A4 Avant rides kinda high, I like it.
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03-25-2003, 03:58 PM
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That is 205/55-16, correct for B5 but now I use my old B6 215/55-16s to fill it up. Here is B6 n/s
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27563/amuleta4f.jpg"></center><p>with the stock 215s. I always thought 205/55-16 was to small for B5 and I won't go back to it. Much wider is not the answer, it affects steering feel, but 215/55s just seem to have the right proportions. Use a tire size calc to find a 1/2 size taller application, it will give more height w/o new springs (alignment nightmare!) Compare your desired size against the largest 18s and 19s sizes people use here. Try 215/60-16 or a 205/60 or 65-16 for B6.