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Would running one 205/55/16 tire with 3 225/40/18 be a problem?

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Old 08-08-2003, 11:43 AM
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The tire service guy said they diameters are off by a bit and that it'll mess up the differentials. As far as I can see these are the correct sizes for the A4 and it won't hurt to run it like this for a few days.
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I would be carfull, a few miles prolly wont hurt but don't drive across the country or anything.
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I'd use it to get to the nearest tire repair shop, but not longer.
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don't drive cross country although u are only 0.8% off ie 60 mph speedo/actually 60.5 mph
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