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08-06-2002, 07:33 AM
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I have a few of Questions
I got my new 2002 TT a couple of months ago, it's a 225Q coupe with the 17" rims and sport tires.
Question #1: In reading the own manual it says to get snow tires for winter. Does everyone have two sets of wheels and tires?
Question #2: Do all 2002 TT 225Q come with the 5-spoke rim or are there some with the 6-spoke rims?
Question #3: Does the TT have an aligment problem? Mine TT doesn't seem stable when I drive over 75MPH anymore and I am taking it to the dealer on Friday.
Question #1: In reading the own manual it says to get snow tires for winter. Does everyone have two sets of wheels and tires?
Question #2: Do all 2002 TT 225Q come with the 5-spoke rim or are there some with the 6-spoke rims?
Question #3: Does the TT have an aligment problem? Mine TT doesn't seem stable when I drive over 75MPH anymore and I am taking it to the dealer on Friday.
08-06-2002, 07:36 AM
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Fellow 2002 225 owner ...
#1 - I don't drive in the snow and my Pilot Sports do fine in the rain in CA.
#2 - Mine came with the standard 17" six spokes (on the 225 the five spokes are a $500 option in 2002)
#3 - When I picked mine up in April it had an alignment problem (pulled to the right). The dealer fixed it and it has been good since.
#2 - Mine came with the standard 17" six spokes (on the 225 the five spokes are a $500 option in 2002)
#3 - When I picked mine up in April it had an alignment problem (pulled to the right). The dealer fixed it and it has been good since.
08-06-2002, 07:39 AM
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1) No, 2) Yes, 3) No ....>>>
1) If it snows where you are and you will drive the TT, then you need the extra set. The stock tires are useless and dangerous in snow. I don't have an extra set as I'm in Seattle.
2) 2002 TT225's come stock with the 6-spoke alloys.
3) Not a regular issue but you could be out of align. These tires are also very sensitive to pressure irregularities. Check to be sure they are aired up properly. Also wide tires tend to tramline a bit more than you are used to, that could also be it. My car pulls quite a bit on uneven pavement, but is just fine when the road is smooth.
2) 2002 TT225's come stock with the 6-spoke alloys.
3) Not a regular issue but you could be out of align. These tires are also very sensitive to pressure irregularities. Check to be sure they are aired up properly. Also wide tires tend to tramline a bit more than you are used to, that could also be it. My car pulls quite a bit on uneven pavement, but is just fine when the road is smooth.
08-06-2002, 08:04 AM
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An alternative to getting real snow tires is to get a set of all-seasons.
I did my first winter with Pirelli P7000 SuperSports. Snow tires are definitely better, but all seasons will work...Don't even try snow on the stock high performance tires.
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08-06-2002, 08:05 AM
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Snow tires, Floor Jack, & Torque Wrench required equipment.
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www.tirerack.com has 17" snows at a good price. I personally prefer Dunlop Winter Sport M2's, but Michelin has some good ones as well. Choose the wheels you can afford. Everything comes UPS and ready to 'roll'. It snows 9 months of the year where I live in the Colorado mountains so I didn't compromise on wheels. On '02 TT's the 'premium' package included 17" 6-spoke wheels. I have 10,000 miles and no alignment or wear problems. If you change wheels, IT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO CARRY TOOLS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE. (was that loud enough?) When you get a floor jack, you'll need a small 'channel' adapter to fit unibody. I'll see if I can find the site where I bought mine and add it to this post.
www.tirerack.com has 17" snows at a good price. I personally prefer Dunlop Winter Sport M2's, but Michelin has some good ones as well. Choose the wheels you can afford. Everything comes UPS and ready to 'roll'. It snows 9 months of the year where I live in the Colorado mountains so I didn't compromise on wheels. On '02 TT's the 'premium' package included 17" 6-spoke wheels. I have 10,000 miles and no alignment or wear problems. If you change wheels, IT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO CARRY TOOLS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE. (was that loud enough?) When you get a floor jack, you'll need a small 'channel' adapter to fit unibody. I'll see if I can find the site where I bought mine and add it to this post.
08-06-2002, 09:42 AM
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Blizzak LM22's take me skiing
and meet OR chain-up requirements getting to my Mt. Hood cabin. Excellent snow traction on my TTQ, reasonable handling for hi-speed ice driving <grin>. See tirerack.com for reviews, specs