Audi RS2 Dunlop Sport Tyre 245/40 x17
Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:51 pm
Lloyd,
is 245 the wrong size of tyre for the RS2?
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=74974
thanks
John
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RE: Audi RS2 Dunlop Sport Tyre 245/40 x17
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:59 am
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:17 pm
Yes it is - apart from this tyre which was the OEM tyre designed for the car.
It's no longer available and they are rare !
It's no longer available and they are rare !
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:30 pm
http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread ... t=rs2+tyre
Indeed i have the wrong tyres on mines looks like i'll be going down the 225 route.
John
Indeed i have the wrong tyres on mines looks like i'll be going down the 225 route.
John
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:00 pm
Whilst it might be the OEM tyre and consequently rare - tyre technology has moved on quite a lot in 14 years and todays 225/45ZR17 tyres are substantially better in all areas than this tyre. I cannot see why anyone would want to buy it.
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:00 am
You're right - tyre tech has moved on leaps since 1993.
But, I can think of many reasons why some people may choose to buy a tyre like this. Imagine a very low mile example of the RS2 with a nearly full set of original OEM tyres - worth it to a collector, no?
I think it would be great to 'collect' a full set of unused OEM tyres to go along with the original brochure, magazine articles, original purchase receipt etc etc.....
If you're into driving your car however, yes a newer up to date set is clearly the way to go!
But, I can think of many reasons why some people may choose to buy a tyre like this. Imagine a very low mile example of the RS2 with a nearly full set of original OEM tyres - worth it to a collector, no?
I think it would be great to 'collect' a full set of unused OEM tyres to go along with the original brochure, magazine articles, original purchase receipt etc etc.....
If you're into driving your car however, yes a newer up to date set is clearly the way to go!
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 5:21 pm
Hmm well I have all the magazine articles/press paper cuttings on the car, have the original order faxes and communications from Audi in Germany to my dealer etc, plus all the original receipts, plus multiple copies of sales brochures etc and my RS2 is very low mileage and as original in terms of modifications but IMHO a set of original OEM tyres is not a big issue.
The other thing to bear in mind is that tyres deteriorate over time and I believe the recommended life span for a tyre particularly one rated at the RS2 load/speed level is max 5 years so given that the tyre has been out of production for at least 5 years - the tyre is junk anyway.
The other thing to bear in mind is that tyres deteriorate over time and I believe the recommended life span for a tyre particularly one rated at the RS2 load/speed level is max 5 years so given that the tyre has been out of production for at least 5 years - the tyre is junk anyway.
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 5:54 pm
Well I think you've made it quite clear you're not into adding a set of original tyres for your collection! 
Nevertheless, tyres can and do last for far longer than 5 years.
Especially if they've been stored on their side and out of sunlight.
ie: I bet there are a few unused spares around that have never been out
of the spare wheel well.
Nevertheless, tyres can and do last for far longer than 5 years.
Especially if they've been stored on their side and out of sunlight.
ie: I bet there are a few unused spares around that have never been out
of the spare wheel well.
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:27 pm
handbags 
rs2315.
rs2315.
Its back up on ebay!
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:39 pm
Still for sale guy who wanted it wanted the manufacturers chalk lines and no mileage mine has done a few day's as a spare!