"Jcarr" (jcarr)
11/25/2014 at 09:50 • Filed to: Snow Tires
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"Jcarr" (jcarr)
11/25/2014 at 09:50 • Filed to: Snow Tires | 1
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I have a MkV Jetta 2.5 and I'm looking for a wheel/tire package. Would 205/60/15 tires work on 5x112 15x6 rims with a 41 offset?
Also, more generally, give me your opinion on the difference between all seasons and snow tires. Right now I have Conti ExtremeDWS on. Will snow tires make a huge difference?
bob and john
> Jcarr
11/25/2014 at 09:56 |
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first: yea, there is a HUGE difference in All season and winters. thats sort of like asking if there is a difference between all season and high-performance tires. (if not more, as the compunds in all-season become useless under 7 degrees C)
OH OH OH.
I KNOW YOU CAN GET THESE BECAUSE WE HAVE THEM ON OUR AUDI.
marangoni 4 ICE+. seriously, best winter tire in ther world. our A3 TDI (FWD with them) outhandles our is250 AWD on Michelin X-ice2's.
they last forever (5 year now, about 1/2 the tread left) changing them because we dont trust 5 year old compounds.
not entirely sure on the price. we paid i think 1400 for a wheel tire package from our audi dealer, that was 17inch alloys, TPMS sensors and the tires.
cons: they are loud and you lose 2 or 3 MPG. but shit. for the difference between those and the x-ices on the lexus, we'll take those in a heart beat. we are actually planning on shodding the lexus in them this year.
Meatcoma
> Jcarr
11/25/2014 at 09:57 |
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Depends on where you live. If you get a lot of snow, get snow tires. If you get snow here and there and 1 or 2 might be heavy, all seasons should be fine. I live in KS and all seasons work fine for me. Even in 4 or 5 inches of snow I can get around with them. Any more than that I break out the F250 with M&S tires.
Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger
> Jcarr
11/25/2014 at 09:58 |
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My wife has DWS's on her A4 quattro. Man are those some really good all seasons.
I need winter tires for my GTI as I have a set of summer tires on right now. I don't want to part with my $700 though.
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bob and john
> Jcarr
11/25/2014 at 09:59 |
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also, that size wont work. 6 inch (wide) rims are for something closer to 160 wide tires. you need closer to 8 inch wheels
'Wägen, EPA LOL
> Jcarr
11/25/2014 at 10:32 |
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Should fit.
I had the Conti Extreme DWS on my Acura TL year-round and they were fine in upstate NY snow. I'm thinking I may put a set on the wife's Volvo S60 to replace her all seasons. That said - dedicated snow tires are a huge improvement when it gets extra crappy out and I am personally running a set of 205/55/16 on 16x6.5 steelies for my JSW.
It depends what you are going to be doing for winter driving and what you expect to run into for snow conditions.
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'Wägen, EPA LOL
> bob and john
11/25/2014 at 10:37 |
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An 8 inch wide wheel for a 205?!?!? No way! That would be stretched like mad! I have a 205/55/16 on a 6.5" wheel. A 205/60/15 is rated for a 5.5" - 7.5" wheel with an 8.2" section width on a 6" wheel.
Section width =/= rim width.
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bob and john
> 'Wägen, EPA LOL
11/25/2014 at 10:38 |
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then I fucked up my math somewhere....also i thought section width was directed related to rim width?
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'Wägen, EPA LOL
> bob and john
11/25/2014 at 10:41 |
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Related, but not equal to. See here.
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bob and john
> 'Wägen, EPA LOL
11/25/2014 at 10:43 |
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huh. okay then.
still think a 8.3~ inch wide tire shouldnt be going on a 6inch rim.
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'Wägen, EPA LOL
> bob and john
11/25/2014 at 11:04 |
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Well, below is what a 205 on an 8' wheel looks like. Not so safe imho, but stance does it.
torque
> Jcarr
11/28/2014 at 23:30 |
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Blizzaks (Bridgestones) are an excellent choice for VW winter tires. I've used them for years and have really liked them. Pretty quiet and plush feeling for a winter tire and they grip really well.
I just got some Bridgestone Winterforces on this time b/c even though I scheduled appointment to get 4 Blizzaks, (tire store messed up & I needed new winter tires). So far (only a few weeks) I've been happy with them. Not as quiet as the Blizzaks, but seem to grip about the same.
nokian hakkapeliita's have an excellent reputation too, though I don't have any personal experience with them.
1st time hearing about Marangoni's, tks for the tip, I'll have to read up on them!