2011 Q5 3.2 Winter Tires
#11
Re: 2011 Q5 3.2 Winter Tires
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.
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
#12
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.
#13
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.
#14
#15
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.
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.
#16
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.
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.
#17
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
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
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.
#18
Re: 2011 Q5 3.2 Winter Tires
The tires have about 4000km (mid-October to the end of March) on them and there isn't a scratch on the wheels. The set was $2500 new so I'd be looking for $1700.
#19
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!
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...