I do like a bit of pepper!Fitted my pepper pots yesterday and have to say what an improvement this has made!!
Not as ‘sporty’ looking but the ride is now perfect!!
Any preference on spacer supplier?Super lightweight too which helps with acceleration and handling.
It’s worth fitting 20mm spacers with pepperpots because they don’t then look so recessed in the arches.
Any preference on spacer supplier?
The specification of pepperpots is 6Jx15 ET38. Fitting 20mm spacers will change the offset from ET38 to ET18. I wouldn't use an offset of less than ET28 on the A2. If you are using pepperpots with 195/55R15, 195/60R15, or 205/55R15 tyres, there's no need to fit spacers.It’s worth fitting 20mm spacers with pepperpots because they don’t then look so recessed in the arches.
Hi Carlston, I just fitted pepperpots with no spacers and 195/60/15 tyres but according to the definitive guide these are a no go?The specification of pepperpots is 6Jx15 ET38. Fitting 20mm spacers will change the offset from ET38 to ET18. I wouldn't use an offset of less than ET28 on the A2. If you are using pepperpots with 195/55R15, 195/60R15, or 205/55R15 tyres, there's no need to fit spacers.
205/55R15 would give good protection to the pepperpots from kerbing damage. There's not much choice in the 205/55R15 size, but Uniroyal RainSport 5 is an option.
205/55R15 tyres on 6Jx15 ET38 rims is a better option than 205/40R17 tyres on 7Jx17 ET38 rims, due to much better comfort and resistance to pothole damage.
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As the A2 is such a light car, it makes sense with wide 205 tyres to use a tyre such as the Uniroyal RainSport 5 that is designed to reduce aquaplanning.
You've lost me Bretti_kivi, what is a negative speed reading? I don't have any spacers on. Will my bearings be ok? Ps. I was not ignoring the great advice on this invaluable forum, I just had the wheels kicking about. ThanksThere is a legal requirement for negative speed reading. Too large tyres will remove this.185/60 work well (I use these in winter), but they are close to too large already. 195/60 is 4% larger than the 175/60 reference. I expect rubbing at full lock or serious suspension travel.
I disagree on the spacers - I see why you would want to for looks and agree that with the light wheels the negative effects on the bearings should also be small.
Hi Carlston, I just fitted pepperpots with no spacers and 195/60/15 tyres but according to the definitive guide these are a no go?
negative speed reading: speedo reading 49mph and you're actually travelling 50.You've lost me Bretti_kivi, what is a negative speed reading? I don't have any spacers on. Will my bearings be ok? Ps. I was not ignoring the great advice on this invaluable forum, I just had the wheels kicking about. Thanks
What suspension? If you're on standard springs, fair enough. I saw evidence of arguments on 7.5J at ET35 with 215s on, others don't. There is variation. My understanding is that 3% larger is a legal limitation, also because of the odo reading.I have had no issues with these wheels and tyres. My speedo reads 51mph when I'm doing 50.
In short the answer to your question is no.Would it be dangerous to drive the car with these tyres on?
It's standard 1.4 Sport suspension.Original measured tyre size was 175/60R15, that's the reference Audi used. Largest standard tyre was 205/40R17, smallest 155/65R15, authorized for M&S only and the only size authorized for snow chains.
negative speed reading: speedo reading 49mph and you're actually travelling 50.
Spacers add additional weight further out and therefore add strain onto the bearings and add additional unsprung weight. This is not conducive to a long service life.
What suspension? If you're on standard springs, fair enough. I saw evidence of arguments on 7.5J at ET35 with 215s on, others don't. There is variation. My understanding is that 3% larger is a legal limitation, also because of the odo reading.
It's standard 1.4 Sport suspension.
My calculator says that my circumference is 3.09% over maximum. The speedo still overreads.
I would like to hear if anyone knows about the English laws on this. I have always assumed that ESP on a 2003 car was not required and therefore whether it functions or how efficiently it functions is of no interest in law.
I drive as if I had no ESP anyway but I must admit that where I live, it doesn't snow!
It depends on the aspect ratio....195 is the widest tyre you would want to fit on a 6" wide rim...
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