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Old 10-15-2002, 12:41 PM
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Default dilemma on winter setup

With my budget, I have two 2 choice,
#1 set of 17" Nokian NRW tires on my 17" sport wheels for the winter
#2 for 100 bucks cheaper, a set of 15" steel + Winter 210 pirelli

I don't wanna spend too much on a set of 16" winter alloy wheels that I don't even like at all. That's why if I get the steel wheels, I won't even bother paying 120USD for the plastic cover.


so what should I do?
Old 10-15-2002, 12:48 PM
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Default here's my plan...

gonna get a set of 16" steel wheels with some thing around $100/tire
no covers = stealth look, right?
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Default my dealer charge me 1080 Cdn including tax for the 15 steel + tires

are they too expensive?

yeah, just no cover, save the $$$ for my Oettinger Grill hehe.
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You should be able to find some cheap, used 16" alloys that aren't too bad!
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where is good place to look for used 16? it is hard to find in toronto area..
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Default Marketplace on this site for starters...

Dude in Toronto has a set of used 15" steelies and tires for $600 or BO. Also, check out the different wheel offerings from time to time.
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Default Re: Waaaaay to high dude.

Try Wheel & Tire Zone or Tireworks. Probably get a better deal there.
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Default For sale: 4 Pirelli Winter 210 Snowsport 205/55/16.....

mounted on original Audi steel wheels with original Audi hubcaps(actually nice looking for hubcaps) approx. 500km usage(in otherwords BRAND NEW CONDITION) located in Toronto...they look much better than 15's and drive much better on pavement (which is what we mostly have for our winters)
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Default I lived with my 16" Sport rims for several winters

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/793/audi_005.jpg"></center><p>They were nice but I missed having 17" rims for the winter.

I finally broke down and bought used 17" rims and and some used snow tires.

Here are my old 16's
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Default Now I have 17"s year round. Should have spent the money right from the start

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/793/xmasinune2.jpg"></center><p>


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