Boy wrote:

> "ZiggyPopp" <ZiggyPop@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:845Bd.830085$8_6.236742@attbi_s04...
>
>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=66483
>>
>>I just swapped out to my 18" winter wheels today. My summer wheels are OEM
>>17" and I like the look of the bigger wheel.
>>
>>Any other suggestions as to TT wheels on the more conservative side in the
>>19" range?
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>
>
> $2000...............that's almost £1700 at today's rates......it's absurd
>
> my winter wheels..........my summer wheels?????
>
> next you'll want Monday wheels, Tuesday wheels..........where will it end
>
>
>
I live in an area with harsh wintes. The OEM wheels are very expensinve.
Switching wheels in the winter alows me to preserve them. The low
profile tires cause much damage to the wheels in pot holes.

That is where it ends.

 

Pete wrote:

> "ZiggyPopp" wrote
>
>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=66483
>>
>
>
> If these are truly A8 wheels, then they have a 5x112 bolt pattern. Your TT
> has 5x100 bolt pattern, so no go.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pete
>
>

Thank you for your informative reply.

 

Pete wrote:

> "ZiggyPopp" wrote
>
>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=66483
>>
>
>
> If these are truly A8 wheels, then they have a 5x112 bolt pattern. Your TT
> has 5x100 bolt pattern, so no go.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pete
>
>

Thank you for your informative reply.

 

Pete wrote:

> "ZiggyPopp" wrote
>
>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=66483
>>
>
>
> If these are truly A8 wheels, then they have a 5x112 bolt pattern. Your TT
> has 5x100 bolt pattern, so no go.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pete
>
>

Thank you for your informative reply.

 

"ZiggyPopp" wrote
> The low profile tires cause much damage to the wheels in pot holes.

So that is why you decided to go from 17" to 18", especially for winter,
when pothole-related damage is even more likely since you can't "see" the
potholes hidden under snow/rain? I don't follow.

I get your point about the "looks" factor, but for winter, I think function
should take priority. It would also save you a lot of $$$ as for example
16" winter tires are much cheaper than 18" ones, not to mention tire
selection - there aren't too many 18" winter tires to choose from.

As far as Pilot Alpins - I have them and I don't recommend them. Mediocre
at best and overpriced for what they offer (as is the case with most
Michelin products). I am serious - try something else next time - you'll be
pleasantly surprised. I've tried Nokian WR and in terms of snow handling
they're much better.

Regards and happy new year,

Pete

 

"ZiggyPopp" wrote
> The low profile tires cause much damage to the wheels in pot holes.

So that is why you decided to go from 17" to 18", especially for winter,
when pothole-related damage is even more likely since you can't "see" the
potholes hidden under snow/rain? I don't follow.

I get your point about the "looks" factor, but for winter, I think function
should take priority. It would also save you a lot of $$$ as for example
16" winter tires are much cheaper than 18" ones, not to mention tire
selection - there aren't too many 18" winter tires to choose from.

As far as Pilot Alpins - I have them and I don't recommend them. Mediocre
at best and overpriced for what they offer (as is the case with most
Michelin products). I am serious - try something else next time - you'll be
pleasantly surprised. I've tried Nokian WR and in terms of snow handling
they're much better.

Regards and happy new year,

Pete

 

"ZiggyPopp" wrote
> The low profile tires cause much damage to the wheels in pot holes.

So that is why you decided to go from 17" to 18", especially for winter,
when pothole-related damage is even more likely since you can't "see" the
potholes hidden under snow/rain? I don't follow.

I get your point about the "looks" factor, but for winter, I think function
should take priority. It would also save you a lot of $$$ as for example
16" winter tires are much cheaper than 18" ones, not to mention tire
selection - there aren't too many 18" winter tires to choose from.

As far as Pilot Alpins - I have them and I don't recommend them. Mediocre
at best and overpriced for what they offer (as is the case with most
Michelin products). I am serious - try something else next time - you'll be
pleasantly surprised. I've tried Nokian WR and in terms of snow handling
they're much better.

Regards and happy new year,

Pete