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10-23-2010, 07:11 AM

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Re: Winter Tires for Q5

I didn't like the Toyo G-02 Plus. For some reason, I was slipping and sliding when I brake on slushy winter days. In snow, it was fine.

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10-23-2010, 07:14 AM

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Re: Winter Tires for Q5

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Originally Posted by playonwords

Cheers guys. Anyone have any idea what the stock offset is for the 19 inch Q5 wheels? I know the 18's are 39mm. Also, the 19 inch recommended tire size is 235/55-19 but what is the width for the 19 inch mags, 8 or 8.5 inches? thanks a million.

For 19", you should consider a 8.5 width.

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10-27-2010, 05:37 AM

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Re: Winter Tires for Q5

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Originally Posted by ed@mtl

For 19", you should consider a 8.5 width.

Thanks Ed, it seems 8.5" width is the way to go for a 19" rim. What set up do you have for winter on your Q5. We are both in Montreal and given the potholes 18 inch would be the responsible, conservative choice, even though i think i might be able to get away with the 19's (which do look much better).

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10-27-2010, 05:40 AM

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Re: Winter Tires for Q5

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Originally Posted by hollywud22

I also went with the 19s and Blizzaks from a supplier in BC. Other than the "comfort" the 18 provides over the 19, i dont see the performance advantage. The tread width is the same for stock 18 and 19 at 235 mm. I didnt mind the premium, the rims look awesome.

Curious to know what rims you chose.

cheers

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10-27-2010, 07:11 AM

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Re: Winter Tires for Q5

Guy's i'm from Montreal also. I got my tires (Nokian Hakkapeliitta R ) from a US company and got them for cheap. (203$ each) For my rims, warcity has a good contact in TO , for the RS4, however yuo must add 100$ for shipping to Mtl.
After many weeks of looking around, I found a place on Timmins that can get a replica of the tri-5 spoke wheel (same as 20inch s-line) avail. in 18inch for 199$ ea
Let me know if you want more info.

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10-30-2010, 12:23 AM

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Re: Winter Tires for Q5

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Originally Posted by rocco_ca

Guy's i'm from Montreal also. I got my tires (Nokian Hakkapeliitta R ) from a US company and got them for cheap. (203$ each) For my rims, warcity has a good contact in TO , for the RS4, however yuo must add 100$ for shipping to Mtl.
After many weeks of looking around, I found a place on Timmins that can get a replica of the tri-5 spoke wheel (same as 20inch s-line) avail. in 18inch for 199$ ea
Let me know if you want more info.

Thanks Rocco. I am picking up my car next week and will let you know if i need that info. Thought i'd drive on the 20's for a little while before i decide whether i want the 18's or 19's for my winter wheels.

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10-30-2010, 08:10 AM

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Re: Winter Tires for Q5

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Originally Posted by playonwords

Thanks Ed, it seems 8.5" width is the way to go for a 19" rim. What set up do you have for winter on your Q5. We are both in Montreal and given the potholes 18 inch would be the responsible, conservative choice, even though i think i might be able to get away with the 19's (which do look much better).

I'm using the oem 18" with Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 SUV tires. Been running them for one winter now and loving them.

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