[quote]The superior straight-line performance of the RS3 corresponds with significantly improved cornering abilities. Turn-in is precise, and the electric power steering is nicely weighted. In its standard configuration, the car comes with 235/35-19 rubber front and rear. However, there’s the unusual option of 255/30-19 tires for the front only, which allow the RS3 to tackle corners with even greater eagerness. Thankfully, the aesthetics don’t suffer—only those who have been told that the front tires are wider will even be able to tell.
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I had some similar thinking. I run a 5mm spacer on the front only to increase the track up there. I run that on 235/35-19 Pilot Sport Cup 2 all around.
lol…
While I don’t think that will help his straight line performance at all, it would potentially help reduce understeer.
The RS3’s haldex system would benefit more from the reversed staggered setup vs. the S4’s torsen.
I know this thread is a bit of fun but if he was really spinning badly enough adding those bigger tires might help.
is it possible that west doesn’t understand the difference in the AWD system in the RS3 and the B8 S4?
West, they may fit in the wheel well but I don’t think I’d be able to turn the steering wheel?
Who needs lulz on other forums thread when you have these two to bring it home!
The S4 has never felt like a RWD car to me even though we believe the marketing claim of rear bias. In truth that bias moves around and is working the fronts on launch. The outside wheel sport diff trick is certainly noticeable on cornering approaching 1G. But other than that it just feels like all wheels are participating in tucking the car down.
I know the VW variant cars have a true front bias. It’s very noticeable on older A3 5 door cars. I didn’t detect it on the new A3 sedan.