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Old 02-07-2005, 08:56 AM
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Default questions for those who drive in the snow ....
what is a safe ride height ?
I am in Ca here and was planning to head to the sierra with the audi. The car is at pretty low about 25-26 inches fender to ground on 19s.
I was planning on putting my stocks back on but would i need to be a certain height to be safer?
It is also not expected to be be snowing while I am up there this weekend.
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Old 02-07-2005, 09:16 AM
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Default I'm at about 25.5" all around and don't have any problems driving with stock Avus' wrapped in
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Weaksauce! 25.125" here...Avus/Pilot Alpins...No issues.
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Default you don't have to drive up and down my current driveway.....
the driveway at the house is smooth as glass from the road though :P :P :P
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wow, now thats low. i guess i won't have any problems.
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Dude, just plow through! You're not gonna break the car.
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Default If you're switching to stock perfomance tires.....
be very careful. Snow isn't the only limiting factor for performance tires. It's temperature as well. At &lt; 50F performance summer tires are like hockey pucks. Just because there is no snow on the road doesn't mean traction is good. Rent a car with all seasons. Quattro doesn't stop you!
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Default thanks hugh. i think i might take that option up.
i am not sure what kinda of tires are on the stock rims.
let me check. i forgot.
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