Got my craigslist winter tires

"Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger" (drbajones) 12/09/2014 at 09:26 • Filed to: gti, craigslist, winter, tires

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Well, I had pretty good luck on my winter tire search. Purchased these as you see them. Had to drive 2.5 hours to get them but saved myself $280 doing so. Tread depth puts them closer to an all season but that's OK with me for the money spent.

The GTI will now be able to travel in snow. With the temps below 45° my Copper RS3-S tires were hard as rocks and not too good in really cold drizzle.

Rainbow > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 12/09/2014 at 09:34

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Those wheels make it look like a badass rally car.

505Turbeaux > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 12/09/2014 at 09:40

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while it will certainly be a bit better, the tread on those looks a little light, or is it just the ones in the foreground. I just noticed the siping on the outer tread blocks (where you get alot of snow/ice brake grip) are worn in places, but as you said, better than all seasons!

Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > 505Turbeaux 12/09/2014 at 10:02

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You are totally correct. The aren't ideal, depth is 7-8/32nds. But they're way better than these for winter!

The things I was really please about was that I got alloy wheels, TPMS and tires for a good price. I was going to get steelies and pay another $280. Next winter I can get new tires.

505Turbeaux > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 12/09/2014 at 10:03

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oh yeah, and those rims are pretty nice too! Probably worth it for that

Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > 505Turbeaux 12/09/2014 at 10:05

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That's what I though. Those rims with TPMS alone would cost over $400.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 12/09/2014 at 13:49

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What search terms did you use on craigslist? I have been looking for winter tires on there but haven't gotten many results. Definitely worth the cost savings there!

Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 12/09/2014 at 14:10

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craigslist search string was, sweet-baby-jesus-daddy-needs-new-shoes

Seriously though, vw gti winter, was all I typed in. What kind of car are you fitting to?

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 12/09/2014 at 16:05

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Well the car choice could be the limiting factor. I am looking for winter tires for my Miata. Don't plan on driving on much snow in NJ but Id like to not be stranded since it is my daily.

Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 12/09/2014 at 17:28

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Wanna drive to Ohio?

http://chillicothe.craigslist.org/pts/4763253613…

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 12/09/2014 at 19:46

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I think the cost of gas to get there and back would equal the price difference of buying new lol. 9 hours doesn't sound that far though...