Should I go back to 205/55/16s? Currently have 225/50/16.
08-17-2007, 09:10 AM
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Should I go back to 205/55/16s? Currently have 225/50/16.
It seems the wider 225s increased sidewall flex on the car, causing the Audi to 'wag' its tail a bit before making a quick lane change.
Or do I just need stiffer sidewall 225 tires?
Looking at Dunlop Sport Maxx or Goodyear GS-D3.
Ideas/comments/opinions?
Cheap 17" rims? :P
Or do I just need stiffer sidewall 225 tires?
Looking at Dunlop Sport Maxx or Goodyear GS-D3.
Ideas/comments/opinions?
Cheap 17" rims? :P
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08-17-2007, 09:23 AM
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Yokohama Avid V4s
I made a mistake and ended up with the V4s all-seasons. Never again. FL means SUMMER TIRES.
Maybe other 225 tires will be fine as long as they are summers?
Maybe other 225 tires will be fine as long as they are summers?
08-17-2007, 09:51 AM
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I had Z rated Yoko's before, and hated them they were soft in ride and sidewall sway...
On both of our cars right now Dunlop Sport 5000 much nicer reponsse and control over the Yoko's. You don't need to change from 225 but I would change from the Yoko Avid V4 (Those are actually what I just put on my 67 year old mothers Ford Focus wagon for a comfortable ride)
Skip the goodyear IMO
Skip the goodyear IMO
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08-17-2007, 05:32 PM
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It's the particular tire brand you have that's causing the "problem"...are you driving more
aggressively and is that the ONLY modification you made since you began noticing the "flexing" ?
08-22-2007, 03:58 PM
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It's gotten a little better after adjusting the suspension a bit...
... to a more firm damping, but it's too harsh for my tastes at the moment, so the suspension is going a bit soft soon while I get higher performance tires. Hopefully I can find a happy medium somewhere.
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