RSmadman Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Just been out to look and yes I have no jack also. I never checked this either. It gets worse then, as I was going to take the wheels off at the weekend and give them a good clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Great if you have a trolley jack at home. [/ QUOTE ] Thought I saw a great Post somewhere with the correct trolley jack points for the RS4. Must try and find it as it was an excellent reference note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 You are right that the RS4 does have pre moulded jacking points rather than being sill grabbers like scissors jacks. Makes for a far more secure jacking process, if of course you have a trolley jack. Dear Santa........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 BTW it doesn't spoil my enjoyment of the car by any stretch of the imagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Makes for a far more secure jacking process, if of course you have a trolley jack. Dear Santa........ [/ QUOTE ] Funnily enough, bought a tolley jack in the Summer (quite by chance) in Hellfrauds as I noticed an ex display one in their "sale" - not bad at something like £25 IIRC ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Bargain. Looking at a 2 Ton version for circa £50 at the mo... but I'm really hoping Santa has read my wish list . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Have you bought a scissor jack as well then since the RS doesn't have one of those either for when on the move. [/ QUOTE ] Yes. I cut a small piece out of the plastic moulding that fits where the spare usually is so that the jack fits snuggly in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Would you bloody believe it; I got a puncture today I knew I shouldn't have posted on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSmadman Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Would you bloody believe it; I got a puncture today I knew I shouldn't have posted on this thread. [/ QUOTE ] you can't complain youve had a good run in the past aye. but once you start they keep coming mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Would you bloody believe it; I got a puncture today I knew I shouldn't have posted on this thread. [/ QUOTE ] you can't complain youve had a good run in the past aye. but once you start they keep coming mind [/ QUOTE ] Yup in threes.... Be afraid.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikeyboy Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 My wife was glad the S4 had a spare - she got a puncture but decided to carry on driving another 15 miles untill the car was shaking like mad with a bad smell of burning rubber. Sadly i was in the states on business so my dad had to go and swap the FUBAR'ed tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondo2126 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 anybody tried the REP and AIR plugs, come complete with gas canister to inflate after plugging, made for bikes but may be suitable for temp repair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_RS4 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I have an Audi 17" spare wheel and "emergency spare" in the boot of my RS4 - that will fit the rear wheels only, so if I have a flat on the front I have to fit the space saver to the rear and move the full size wheel from the rear to the front.A bit of a pain - but it does take up a LOT less boot space. Wheel 8E0 601 027 C 03C (£62.78 + VAT from Southampton Audi) Type Continental CST17 135/90 R17 103M (£51 + VAT from Denmead Tyres) Hi Dave, I also found another post by you in 2009 at " http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/general-marketplace/117272-emergency-spare-wheel-tyre-audi-a4.html" post were you said: "Never used as a spare - it won't fit my RS4! What specific problem did you experience in not being able to fit the spare wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 What specific problem did you experience in not being able to fit the spare wheel? Wouldn't fit over the rear discs, let alone the front discs! Hence why I've been trying to sell the 17" rim to someone with an A4 or S4 - which it WILL fit - and now have an 18" rim which does fit over both the front and rear discs (I don't have ceramic front discs, which will only fit in a 19" wheel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_RS4 Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hi Dave, I have a similar post on the South Africa Audi Club Forum and to close that one out posted your recommendation. One of the guys came back with the following: "In my opinion you should never put one size smaller rim on the RS4 reason for this is because of the DRC, this could get messed up trying to adjust the lower pressure on the one side... DRC costs around R30000.00 to fix! And can easily be damaged but thats just my opinion I wouldnt take the chance..." What's your opinion? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Just do what I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 That is not as crazy an idea as it first appears ! When you bought new tyres did you buy 4 & rotate the "spare" ? Am thinking a spare at home could be a good idea although what about the "quattro has to have 4 even tyres theory" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 "In my opinion you should never put one size smaller rim on the RS4 reason for this is because of the DRC, this could get messed up trying to adjust the lower pressure on the one side... DRC costs around R30000.00 to fix! And can easily be damaged but thats just my opinion I wouldnt take the chance..." Only a complete idiot would permanently run mixed wheel sizes - which is what I think this guy is talking about. BTW rim size is NOT the concern, rolling radius is the concern - it's amazing how many people make this simple error. If the rolling radius is within 2-5% then by implication the distance from the ground to the axle must be withing a similar tolerance and hence the DRC cannot be affected. If you have a catastrophic tyre failure (e.g. a blowout) in the middle of nowhere in a foreign country what would you rather do - fit an emergency spare, or wait to be recovered (at probably enormous expense)? That's my thinking... For temporary use (an emergency spare is restricted to 50mph for 50 miles) I don't see there being any isues at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_RS4 Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Thanks Dave, I already ordered and test fitted the wheel disc (1K0 601 027B 03C). It does not fit over the front calipher but does cover the rear. I will therefore make use of your suggestion to swop the rear with fronts if the need arises... In deciding on the tyre I got the following information on different ride heights (wheel diameter) for different wheel dimensions, incl tyre compression when fitted: 255 35 19 - 661,10 mm 125 70 18 - 632,20 mm 145 80 18 - 689,20 mm (All Continentals - BTW the ideal size would be 145 70 18 - 660,20 mm.) This is either a positive or negative diameter delta of approx 28 mm which is a 4% difference (632/661=0.96 0r 689/661=1.04). Do you agree with this calc/reasoning? By the way I agree with your sentiment, being stranded at night with wife and two kids does not sit well with me. Mpumalanga province in South Africa has a lot of potholes! Kind regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 In deciding on the tyre I got the following information on different ride heights (wheel diameter) for different wheel dimensions, incl tyre compression when fitted:255 35 19 - 661,10 mm 125 70 18 - 632,20 mm 145 80 18 - 689,20 mm (All Continentals - BTW the ideal size would be 145 70 18 - 660,20 mm.) This is either a positive or negative diameter delta of approx 28 mm which is a 4% difference (632/661=0.96 0r 689/661=1.04). Do you agree with this calc/reasoning? I had to go for the 125/70 18 since I couldn't source the 145/80 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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