Remount winter tires on stock or Get a separate set of wheels for winter tires?
09-15-2002, 11:22 AM
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It's gonna depend on your snow and ice conditions.
How much?
How long?
How long will you be driving on crud roads before the main roads are dry again?
etc.
etc.
etc.
Me, I wouldn't think of running anything but a solid strong wheel, 16", with exceptional winter tires, here in Frostbite Falls.
and please stop making me think about winter.
How long?
How long will you be driving on crud roads before the main roads are dry again?
etc.
etc.
etc.
Me, I wouldn't think of running anything but a solid strong wheel, 16", with exceptional winter tires, here in Frostbite Falls.
and please stop making me think about winter.
09-15-2002, 11:32 AM
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Thanks for your reply Jeff, and ...
sorry to make you think 'bout the SNOW. I do not want to think about it either when especially I just came back from a nice SUNNY beach. We get icy road and occasional good amount of snow for about 4-5 months. I did not realize all the expenses and thoughts that are involved with owning TT till I got into it, and I am learning everyday from you TT lovers. Thanks.
09-15-2002, 12:06 PM
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here's my latest winter setup -
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/11/nimbus3.jpg"></center><p>17" 6 spokes painted nimbus to match my car
still have to decide on tires
just sold 16" Borbets with Dunlop Graspics
still have to decide on tires
just sold 16" Borbets with Dunlop Graspics
09-15-2002, 12:08 PM
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I think having a second set of wheels pays for itself in the long run.
First off, you don't have to go to an installer every time you want to swap wheels, so it saves you from having to go through that trouble.
Second, you don't have to pay to have the tires mounted on the wheels each time. I think most places charge at least $12-$15 per wheel to have your tires mounted and balanced (I think I paid about $70 total last time I had it done) and if you're doing that twice a year, it adds up over time. You can get steel wheels for about $50 each, or alloys for about $100 each, so it doesn't take too terribly long for them to pay for themselves.
Personally, it's worth it for me just to not have to go into an installer and deal with them twice a year. Plus, some installers aren't terribly careful, so they scratch your wheels when they are working on your wheels.
Second, you don't have to pay to have the tires mounted on the wheels each time. I think most places charge at least $12-$15 per wheel to have your tires mounted and balanced (I think I paid about $70 total last time I had it done) and if you're doing that twice a year, it adds up over time. You can get steel wheels for about $50 each, or alloys for about $100 each, so it doesn't take too terribly long for them to pay for themselves.
Personally, it's worth it for me just to not have to go into an installer and deal with them twice a year. Plus, some installers aren't terribly careful, so they scratch your wheels when they are working on your wheels.
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