Well there is snow here now, so my tire problem has become an issue >>>
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Well there is snow here now, so my tire problem has become an issue >>>
I'm running a 3.2 and acording to my dealership I'm not able to run steal rims on this setup because of the large brakes on the front.
My question is this:
3.2 owners (or those in the know-how), what tire setup are you running for the winter?
I've been on Edge Racing looking around for the CHEAPEST combo of rim + snow tire and have been left short. I've come accross <a href="http://www.edgeracing.com/2004/Audi/TT_(all)/bundle/421/" target="_blank">this</a> but I can't tell what tires are made for just snow.
On top of that I'm from Canada so the shipping on these suckers is going to hurt.
The dealer wants $2800 for 17" alloys and snow tires which I think is pretty damn expensive.
If any one has some leads they could lend me down, I'd love to follow them.
My question is this:
3.2 owners (or those in the know-how), what tire setup are you running for the winter?
I've been on Edge Racing looking around for the CHEAPEST combo of rim + snow tire and have been left short. I've come accross <a href="http://www.edgeracing.com/2004/Audi/TT_(all)/bundle/421/" target="_blank">this</a> but I can't tell what tires are made for just snow.
On top of that I'm from Canada so the shipping on these suckers is going to hurt.
The dealer wants $2800 for 17" alloys and snow tires which I think is pretty damn expensive.
If any one has some leads they could lend me down, I'd love to follow them.
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Will they ship to Canada? Any 3.2 Info? >>>
The ones that fall under 17", will they just fit the 3.2? I would hat eto have these all ordered and find out I'm screwed.
Also, those running snows, is 17" a good size, or are you all running 18"?? I just assumed more rubber the better.
Also, those running snows, is 17" a good size, or are you all running 18"?? I just assumed more rubber the better.
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what wheels are you running now?
Are you on stock rims? Do you want another set of rims so you don't beat up the ones that are on there I assume? If I were you I would look for a cheap set of OEM or replica rims on ebay. A bunch of the Audi guys here (Kansas City) run Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires. ~$115 or so.
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Yeah I have the 9 spoke 18s, I don't want to kill them >>>
And the tires that it came with are not winters. I know that I have to pay attention to the rims I get since the 3.2 is different.
The guy I have a source on with the Lexus IS300 17s with Blizzacks just needs to know if my bolt pattern is the same as his. If I can score those it would be a killer deal.
Any way to tell if the bolt patterns match up?
edit: Tire Rack gives me a preferred package coming out to $1,352.00 (USD) and that is the AT Italia Double Face (Stainless Face w/Black Accent) with Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22 tires.
The guy I have a source on with the Lexus IS300 17s with Blizzacks just needs to know if my bolt pattern is the same as his. If I can score those it would be a killer deal.
Any way to tell if the bolt patterns match up?
edit: Tire Rack gives me a preferred package coming out to $1,352.00 (USD) and that is the AT Italia Double Face (Stainless Face w/Black Accent) with Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22 tires.
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That is way too much $$$...
I have nice 17" alloys and Dunlop WinterSport M2's I got from the Tire Rack for under $1200. I am sure you could get 17"ers for the 3.2 for under $1500. They deliver in Canada, but there are probably some taxes/dutys that you have to figure in, but I would check it out.
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Winter Tires? Shipping for TX would cost me a wack load... but if those 17s fit the 3.2>>>
That seems like the best bet.
Do you have some pics you could show me? How long have the tires been used for?
Do you have some pics you could show me? How long have the tires been used for?
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Well the tires have 18000 miles..I would not use as winter tires but wheels you could..shipping woul
would be around 100 or maybe less. I could find out if you email me address..They came on my 2002 TT. These are the wheels/tires/tires are mich sport pilots
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