Winter tires
09-24-2018, 08:56 AM
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My error. I saw "black" and filled it in with "black steel" as many owners use these for winter tires. My point was that the OP had a $1,200+ quote for 18" winter tires mounted on his/her 19" wheels - don't work. So, maybe that price includes a set of 18" wheels - cheap ones I assume given the amount of the quote.
09-24-2018, 02:08 PM
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Are there any steel rims that will fit the B9? Audi's official option is alloys, and I feel like most people get aftermarket alloys. I certainly have friends who think that steel is more aesthetically-desirable (largely because that's what a winter rim 'should' look like) than cheap (or any) alloys for winter...
09-25-2018, 04:23 AM
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Are there any steel rims that will fit the B9? Audi's official option is alloys, and I feel like most people get aftermarket alloys. I certainly have friends who think that steel is more aesthetically-desirable (largely because that's what a winter rim 'should' look like) than cheap (or any) alloys for winter...
I really can't stand ugly steel on a nice car like our A4....yes it's the winter and there are sunny clear days where we can fully appreciate the beauty of the car even in winter gear setup
09-25-2018, 06:50 AM
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I agree that black steel wheels really never look right. I think they came into use because early alloy wheels got all messed up from winter road salt and other ice melting agents, from the abrasive action of road salt, sand and gravel, as well as getting scratches from breaking through hard pack snow and ice crust. And, of course, because they were cheaper. Summer is much easier on softish alloys.
11-17-2018, 01:54 PM
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I changed to winter package Michelin X-Ice Xi3 225/50R17.
After two snow days here in GTA I can confidently say this is a very comfortable and a safe feeling ride for me.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
After two snow days here in GTA I can confidently say this is a very comfortable and a safe feeling ride for me.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
11-17-2018, 05:24 PM
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I was going to go Xice but went with Alpine MP4 to keep the sports performance. In the GTA they usually have the main roads blowed so the MP4 will do the job and keep the performance.
Congrats on the Xices
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