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Old 11-18-2002, 09:05 AM
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Default All season Tire recomendation for Vancouver area??

Just moved up to Victoria, BC from Los Angeles and will encounter some occasional light snow conditions (but mainly cold rain). Trouble is I have sport package high performance on my 16" at the moment. What would you guys recommend and whats a good tire store in Canada?
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Get the Michelin Pilot A/S.
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Kal Tire or costco, hope you dont mind not seeing the sun until Feb. :-)
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Default Thx :) Haven't seen the sun since leaving SoCal :(

Costco sell tires ???
Old 11-18-2002, 09:25 AM
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Default www.1010tires.com ?

Also, I think TireRack ships to America Junior, but not sure how much import duties are (if any).

If you can't afford the MPS A/S, then Dunlop SP5000 is also frequently praised here on AW, as far as high-perf. all-season tires go.
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Default Hi there, fellow Victorian!

Locally, I would go to Tires Unlimited or Speedway Motors (the Audi dealer) for tires. Prices are average, but service is impeccable.
The Pilot AS are super expensive. Dunlop SP5000 gets decent reviews as does the Pirelli 7000SS.
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Default yep, have bought and had tires installed there. (more)

I go when it is not busy and they seem to take their time and are careful, i guess like everywhere else best not to have a rush job done. I found their prices were cheaper than anywhere else.
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Default Hello yourself :)

I have already visited Speedway for a service and am already happier than my previous dealer down in Van Nuys, Cali.
I will check out the Dunlop and Pirelli's for sure.
On a side note, when is your next GTG??
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Default Haven't figured out the GTG stuff yet. Still doing a head count of local Audi people.

So far, there's four of us on AW that are aware that we're trying to form a club.

BTW, Speedway is VERY mod friendly if you're into that.
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Default Yes I know! Have a very good contact there ;-)

Lemme know when the four of you are planning something I'm in to be #5 :&gt


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