gtikid98

I bent a summer rim and the overall difference in size is roughly a 1/4 inch from the stock rim...how much of a problem would that be on the AWD system. you think it would be a problem for a few days while the rim is repaired?
havent driven the car for about a month, and im kinda jonesin'

DrGP

As long as the rolling diameter of the 4 wheels are very close,you should not have a problem

nirad

are you talking about width? wheels don't come in 1/4" sizes

bhvrdr

probably overall diameter tire/rim using a calculator?

gtikid98

thats correct-overall diameter of the rim/tire. stock rim is a little less than 1/4" bigger

Corrado79

page 233 of the B6 owner's manual: "To ensure that the ASR works properly, all four wheels must be fitted with identical tires. Any difference in rolling radius of the tires can cause the system to reduce engine power when this is not desired."

This is among other concerns about stress to the AWD drivetrain.

shamrok

It's not ideal but your car isn't going to blow up tomorrow either.