TT Premium Wheels/tires question
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TT Premium Wheels/tires question
I have a 2K VW Jetta 4 1.8 turbo. At the time VW did not offer a 17" sport wheel/tire package with the performance engine and suspension on my model; it has the stock 15x6", 5 bolt x 100mm pattern, 5-spoke Avus alloy wheels with Goodyear Eagle LS tires.
I am considering buying the 17" TT premium wheels and tires. It should be a direct fit with no adapters or fender rolling required. I live in the upper midwest and have to deal with a fair amount of snow/ice and the end of season potholes.
I'd like to hear from others who are year-round drivers on the TT premium 17" 5-spoke polished wheels. Also, can you recommend which tire would be the best all season performer?
Thanks,
Dan
I am considering buying the 17" TT premium wheels and tires. It should be a direct fit with no adapters or fender rolling required. I live in the upper midwest and have to deal with a fair amount of snow/ice and the end of season potholes.
I'd like to hear from others who are year-round drivers on the TT premium 17" 5-spoke polished wheels. Also, can you recommend which tire would be the best all season performer?
Thanks,
Dan
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I Pull Em and Run Snows
I remove the 5 spokes for the winter.
Why not just keep the goodyears and use them
during the winter or pick up a set of snows and
mount them on the 15" wheels? If you need to sell
the OE set up to swing the 17's, I'd beware.
The OE 17's on the TT (Bridgestone RE 040's or
Michelin Pilot's) can be treacherous in the snow
(even with quattro). Good luck.
Why not just keep the goodyears and use them
during the winter or pick up a set of snows and
mount them on the 15" wheels? If you need to sell
the OE set up to swing the 17's, I'd beware.
The OE 17's on the TT (Bridgestone RE 040's or
Michelin Pilot's) can be treacherous in the snow
(even with quattro). Good luck.
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throw away the Eagle LSs
These are among the worst tires I've ever experienced. They are suitable only for highway barriers and tree swings.
I recommend that you put some snows on the stock 15" wheels, and use these during your winter season; and get the 17" TT wheels for non-winter.
Tire rack website can certainly help you find suitable snow tires.
I recommend that you put some snows on the stock 15" wheels, and use these during your winter season; and get the 17" TT wheels for non-winter.
Tire rack website can certainly help you find suitable snow tires.
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