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Old 11-08-2007 | 10:09 AM
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Default Tire tread depth

I have to replace one tire on my 96 A6 avant. I curbed it[:@]and took a nice chunk out of the sidewall.It still holds air but Iwith the roads in SI, NY it is just a matter of time before it blows out.I can find the same tire used, but how much of a tread dept difference is too much for the quattro?
The tires are 205/55/16.

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Old 11-08-2007 | 11:11 AM
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Default RE: Tire tread depth

Try to find the same model tire with + or - 2/32" tread depth left / right.
Front / backhas more tolerance.
 
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Old 11-08-2007 | 11:15 AM
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thanks crazyhawk. i can get the same model as a used tire but do not know how much tread it has left. i am going to the tire shop tomorrow. dunlop discontinued the sp sport a2 plus line and the only way to find them now is used.
 
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