canmick

I just purchased the Pirelli Scorpions for my Q5, should have them within the week and will get them on asap and provide some feedback over the winter. I think both the Bridgestone and Pirelli are fine and I went with the Pirelli's based on reviews of both (both seemed great however seemed to be a few more negative ratings with the Bridge but may just have had more reviews) and that I have owned Pirelli's before and loved them

michaeltkc

I am also looking at winter tires in TireRack.com for the first time. I am very confused with the discussion of offset and measurement in the earlier posts.

Can I simply pick any wheels and tires shown on the site after I pick Q5 as my vehicle in TireRack.com? Or do I need to know all the specifications of the wheels to pick the right one for the car?

Many thanks in advance!!!


Michael

flightmedic

Michaeltkc........I phoned the Tirerack last Nov with year / vin, selected both tires and wheels for my 2010 and had the exact same concerns about specs etc. Not only did they recommend which tire and wheel (higher speeds here and alot of mountain driving for skiing and snowshoeing for us) they provided lugs specific for the wheel then had them delivered right to the front deck of our house in 5 days. Mounted and balanced I adjusted the air pressure, installed the winters on a very snowy day and went dashing through the snow noting the traction and improved stopping power.

mikeh

Dashing through the snow..........

warcity

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Yes. On Tire rack once you choose Q5 as your vehicle, all the tires displayed are 100% fit. You don't have to worry about any measurements.

canmick

I echo Warcity and Mikeh's comments above, once you select the vehicle they only show tires/wheels that will fit.

Mine arrived yesterday (so ordered on 21st and arrived 27th) and all needed hardware is included (at no extra cost) as well as the balancing (as they are 18's I bought wheels as well).

Dont have mine on yet as we are just starting our summer it seems in Calgary, but as soon as on will post a pic and also once they get some solid use I will update on how they are.

ps Mikeh, I am jealous, that is the snow I want to see here so I can play in the mountains

warcity

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How much did you end up paying if you don't mind me asking?

canmick

Ya no worries (as long as no one posts saying they got it for half price

4x 235/60R-18 Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow ($157 each)
4x 18x8 moda MD11 Bright Satin ($133 each)
4x Centering Rings (N/C)
20x Lugbolts (N/C)
1x Lugbolt Tool (N/C)
4x Mount and Balance (N/C)

$1621.96 US which included GST, Duty, Prov Tire Fee, Brokerage Fee, and Shipping

$1713.68 in Canadian Dollars

warcity

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Excellent price. I paid almost the same price i paid local.

Frozo

I also bought the Yokohama Geolander I/T G072 with RS4 Replica for our Q5 (still waiting for it too....) from the dealer recommended by Warcity. There is a $60 Yokohama Visa Prepaid Card rebate on Yokohama Winter tires from Sept 1st. - Sept 30th, 2010. There is also a $40 Yokohama Visa Prepaid Card rebate on Yokohama Winter tires from Oct.1st - Nov 30th, 2010

I paid $960 with taxes so with the $60 rebate, it'll be $900 even. Here is the link for the rebate---> Link

Overall, the price came out to $1740 CAD with installation/mounting included.

Thanks Warcity for the local dealer recommendation.