Hello everyone. I've been a little busy at work lately and haven't had much time to lurk on the forum the past couple of weeks. I did get a chance to finally mount the tires on my new wheels. here are the pics...

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16" AEZ Radons w/ 215/55 Michelin Arctic Alpins. This setup so far has been excellent. The tires got sort of a bad rap for high noise level and their subpar handling on dry pavement. I've driven about 500 miles on these tires and they don't make any more noise than my stock Pirelli P6000, and the handling on the dry stuff is fine. I'll report later on their snow and ice grip if we ever get snow in the DC metro area this year.

Before mounting the tires on the rims, I weighed the wheels and they came in at 19lbs...pretty light. The steering seems to be lighter and the acceleration seems to have a little more zip. Maybe there is some validity to the "unsprung weight" theory.

I think this winter setup will handsomely accompany my upcoming summer set up of 18" Sportec Mono 10's and some sticky tires.

I also took the first step in making my TT a stealth TT.
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Next are the brake calipers and rear audi emblem with the same black semi gloss enamel paint (high temp).

Once the holiday season is over, anyone want to help me put on my new rotors and pads? I'll supply the beverages..^|^

<B>Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday season!</B>

 

Sang: Any mods yet on that Little Tykes car parked next to your coupe? .....Black coupes rule!!!

 

Great wheels

 

Right on!!...LOL - It's loaded with HP sapping alphabet blocks! just like our TTs

 

I was going to get them also for my winter setup, but I think I am going to go with the Mille Miglia Spiders and the Dunlop M2's. To answer your earlier question...I didn't have any problems with my Zimmerman's, they were great. I could assist you with the rotors and pads. I remember a couple things Michael taught me, not everything though! I know the rears were a pain in the *** and the fronts were pretty easy!

 

Get MM action sports, those wheels look amazing!!

 

Thanks. That is reassuring about the rotors. Maybe someone should plan an install party...

 

Looks awesome Sang! Good choices!

 

Someone rang???

 

I can help with brakes, just ket me know