Re: 2011 Q5 3.2 Winter Tires
Originally Posted by warcity
(Post 140372)
Have a look here:
https://www.audiforum.ca/q5-q7/50837...ires-q5-2.html I bought a nice set of RS4 Replica wheels and winter tires 18" for 1500 installed, shop in Markham. They're amazing. You shouldn't be using factory Alloy for winter it's a waste of money unless you're doing so because you're upgrading your summer rims that's a different story. Thanks in advance |
Re: 2011 Q5 3.2 Winter Tires
Same wheel but instead of it being made by Audi, it's made by 3rd party company. It's not as good in quality of course hence the price, this is why it's great for winter use because in winter your wheel will most likely get damaged anyways. Almost 90% folks I know use non factory alloy for winter.
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Re: 2011 Q5 3.2 Winter Tires
Originally Posted by warcity
(Post 140377)
Same wheel but instead of it being made by Audi, it's made by 3rd party company. It's not as good in quality of course hence the price, this is why it's great for winter use because in winter your wheel will most likely get damaged anyways. Almost 90% folks I know use non factory alloy for winter.
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Re: 2011 Q5 3.2 Winter Tires
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Originally Posted by sodapop
(Post 140371)
Thanks for the heads up guys! After paying some $$$ coin for my new baby, I would absolutely welcome a good deal on some winter tires. If someone finds a great deal please post-this forum rocks. Here's a pic of my new Q5.
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Re: 2011 Q5 3.2 Winter Tires
Looking good, sodapop! Love that S Line.
tomashek, my wheels and tires can be seen here complete with pics and links: https://www.audiforum.ca/q5-q7/50225-winter-wheels.html The best deals and best selection that I have found has always been at Tire Rack.com. As much as I would love to support local shops, nine times out of ten the local guys can't come anywhere close to Tire Rack on price, even after shipping and duty. Also, if you buy a wheel/tire combination, Tire Rack uses Audi quattro recommended "road force" balancing that most smaller shops don't have the equipment for. You can even have your purchase shipped directly to your Audi dealer if that's where you prefer to have the wheels installed. |
Re: 2011 Q5 3.2 Winter Tires
Originally Posted by Regina_TTS
(Post 140390)
Looking good, sodapop! Love that S Line.
tomashek, my wheels and tires can be seen here complete with pics and links: https://www.audiforum.ca/q5-q7/50225-winter-wheels.html The best deals and best selection that I have found has always been at Tire Rack.com. As much as I would love to support local shops, nine times out of ten the local guys can't come anywhere close to Tire Rack on price, even after shipping and duty. Also, if you buy a wheel/tire combination, Tire Rack uses Audi quattro recommended "road force" balancing that most smaller shops don't have the equipment for. You can even have your purchase shipped directly to your Audi dealer if that's where you prefer to have the wheels installed. Send me a private message if needed to. |
Re: 2011 Q5 3.2 Winter Tires
Hi Tony,
This is great info, thanks for sharing. I too am researching winter tires for my yet-to-be-delivered Q5 (hopefully late-Oct), and I have a very n00b question about changing tires myself. Are there any concerns with the tires not being properly balanced, meaning can I screw up the install and cause issues? Changing a tire looks like a very easy task, I just want to make sure I am not underestimating the job. I'd rather do this myself each season as opposed to bringing it to the dealer or a tire shop - they won't be as careful with my car as I will! I like the Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow that you use, they are $157 each on TireRack.com. I called OK Tire locally and they are $284 each. As you said, even with shipping, duty and exchange I will come out way ahead on a set of 4 tires mounted on 18" wheels and properly balanced by Tire Rack! Thanks, Steve
Originally Posted by Regina_TTS
(Post 140390)
The best deals and best selection that I have found has always been at Tire Rack.com. As much as I would love to support local shops, nine times out of ten the local guys can't come anywhere close to Tire Rack on price, even after shipping and duty. Also, if you buy a wheel/tire combination, Tire Rack uses Audi quattro recommended "road force" balancing that most smaller shops don't have the equipment for. You can even have your purchase shipped directly to your Audi dealer if that's where you prefer to have the wheels installed.
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Re: 2011 Q5 3.2 Winter Tires
Originally Posted by tomashek
(Post 140395)
Regina_TTS, how log have you driven on then and how much would you settle for?
Send me a private message if needed to. |
Re: 2011 Q5 3.2 Winter Tires
Originally Posted by kordell10
(Post 140404)
Hi Tony,
This is great info, thanks for sharing. I too am researching winter tires for my yet-to-be-delivered Q5 (hopefully late-Oct), and I have a very n00b question about changing tires myself. Are there any concerns with the tires not being properly balanced, meaning can I screw up the install and cause issues? Changing a tire looks like a very easy task, I just want to make sure I am not underestimating the job. I'd rather do this myself each season as opposed to bringing it to the dealer or a tire shop - they won't be as careful with my car as I will! All shiny and ready for winter... http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/...9ba94e87_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/...40d0219c_o.jpg |
Re: 2011 Q5 3.2 Winter Tires
Awesome - thanks Tony! Now I have a bit more confidence that ordering from the US is the way to go.
Great pics, thanks for sharing... I like the setup! :D |
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