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Old 02-24-2002, 06:10 PM
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So I put my new tires and wheels on my car this weekend....oh my gosh! The car has transformed into a high performance vehicle! The handling went from okay, pushing in corners, to BEING ON A RAIL!

The wheels look so mean! I would rather have them on the car versus S8 Avus wheels....

Here's some pictures at the URL....

pw (smilin' big time!)<ul><li><a href="http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/iwantpaulw/lst?.dir=/a8+wheels&.view=t">http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/iwantpaulw/lst?.dir=/a8+wheels&.view=t</a</li></ul>
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You sure? It seems to work for me? Or does it say that you are not a member?
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The link works fine - nice pictures.
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Default Those tires look great, ...

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but I'll bet that your A8 still pushes in the corners.

I expect that now you probably have the same "problem" with your PZero's in the dry that I still have with my S-03's in the wet. Response and handling has improved to the point that it'll take a while before any reasonably sane person would feel comfortable pushing the car anywhere near it's limits on the street.

Sounds like it's time that we need to hook up at a Quattro Club track event!

Congratulations (and obviously, the link worked),
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Default You're right

But my car feels like it should, turn it in, and it goes! Considering the cost to have one repaired, and that I work for myself, I will have to let my sanity level down before I push it to the limits! :-)

But I'll have fun getting there!

And I would like to thank Randy for all of his help! If anybody wants to change the tires on their stock 17" polished wheels, you can put these tires on it, will handle great!

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Yup, it's working now, the wheels look great on your A8!
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They look great!!!!!!!!!! Nice Job

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Default Your car looks great, I love those wheels! Where did you get them?

Did you find them used, or get them new from a dealer? Can you tell me how much you paid? Thanks a lot!
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See "tires for new wheels" thread about 15 posts down for details


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