I'm considering buying an Allroad, which I'd like to at some point take
through remote outback Australia across some long rough unsealed roads.

My question is: should I be concerned about the durability of the
low-profile tyres, and if so, is it possible to fit it with more practical
alternatives?

And also, has anyone had any experience in replacing the space-saver with
something more appropriate in a 4WD?

Thanks,

Gordon

 

The Allroads in the US come with a full size spare, I don't know about AUS
but even before they were standard the wheel well was large enough for a
real tire.

If the car comes with "high performance" tires they will be too soft and
sticky for what you are considering. I might suggest a light truck tire if
you can find one that will fit.
Have a good trip!

BR
"Gordon" <Gordon@standback-dart.net.au> wrote in message
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> I'm considering buying an Allroad, which I'd like to at some point take
> through remote outback Australia across some long rough unsealed roads.
>
> My question is: should I be concerned about the durability of the
> low-profile tyres, and if so, is it possible to fit it with more practical
> alternatives?
>
> And also, has anyone had any experience in replacing the space-saver with
> something more appropriate in a 4WD?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gordon
>
>
>

 

The Allroads in the US come with a full size spare, I don't know about AUS
but even before they were standard the wheel well was large enough for a
real tire.

If the car comes with "high performance" tires they will be too soft and
sticky for what you are considering. I might suggest a light truck tire if
you can find one that will fit.
Have a good trip!

BR
"Gordon" <Gordon@standback-dart.net.au> wrote in message
news:chrfsu$r8b$1@gnamma.connect.com.au...
> I'm considering buying an Allroad, which I'd like to at some point take
> through remote outback Australia across some long rough unsealed roads.
>
> My question is: should I be concerned about the durability of the
> low-profile tyres, and if so, is it possible to fit it with more practical
> alternatives?
>
> And also, has anyone had any experience in replacing the space-saver with
> something more appropriate in a 4WD?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gordon
>
>
>

 

"Gordon" <Gordon@standback-dart.net.au> wrote in message
news:chrfsu$r8b$1@gnamma.connect.com.au...
> I'm considering buying an Allroad, which I'd like to at some point take
> through remote outback Australia across some long rough unsealed roads.
>
> My question is: should I be concerned about the durability of the
> low-profile tyres, and if so, is it possible to fit it with more practical
> alternatives?
>
> And also, has anyone had any experience in replacing the space-saver with
> something more appropriate in a 4WD?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gordon
>

Just go to http://www.audiworld.com/forum/allroad.html
If you search the archives there you will find a lot of info
on tires for the allroad (and much other info).

Regards,
-Reijer-

 

"Gordon" <Gordon@standback-dart.net.au> wrote in message
news:chrfsu$r8b$1@gnamma.connect.com.au...
> I'm considering buying an Allroad, which I'd like to at some point take
> through remote outback Australia across some long rough unsealed roads.
>
> My question is: should I be concerned about the durability of the
> low-profile tyres, and if so, is it possible to fit it with more practical
> alternatives?
>
> And also, has anyone had any experience in replacing the space-saver with
> something more appropriate in a 4WD?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gordon
>

Just go to http://www.audiworld.com/forum/allroad.html
If you search the archives there you will find a lot of info
on tires for the allroad (and much other info).

Regards,
-Reijer-

 

BillyRay wrote:

> The Allroads in the US come with a full size spare, I don't know about AUS
> but even before they were standard the wheel well was large enough for a
> real tire.
>
> If the car comes with "high performance" tires they will be too soft and
> sticky for what you are considering. I might suggest a light truck tire if
> you can find one that will fit.

You may want to change wheels, too - no sense ruining those alloys on a
rock. Changing to a smaller wheel (15"?) would also allow taller tires.

--
Mike Smith

 

BillyRay wrote:

> The Allroads in the US come with a full size spare, I don't know about AUS
> but even before they were standard the wheel well was large enough for a
> real tire.
>
> If the car comes with "high performance" tires they will be too soft and
> sticky for what you are considering. I might suggest a light truck tire if
> you can find one that will fit.

You may want to change wheels, too - no sense ruining those alloys on a
rock. Changing to a smaller wheel (15"?) would also allow taller tires.

--
Mike Smith