04 A8 Snow tires and wheels to replace 19's?
09-03-2003, 02:34 PM
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04 A8 Snow tires and wheels to replace 19's?
Got the suspension fixed - no trouble for 4 straight days. So, assuming I keep the car after its probation period, where do I get the BEST snow tires and wheels so I don't have to slide through winter on the 19's? I apologize if this question has been posted before.
I'm considering a Cayenne or other SUV rather than 2 grand worth of wheels and tires, but will appreciate recommendations.
I'm considering a Cayenne or other SUV rather than 2 grand worth of wheels and tires, but will appreciate recommendations.
09-03-2003, 03:57 PM
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The best winter tire : Nokian Hakkapeliitta 2
in 235/50-18 (for the D3). From everything I've heard, <A HREF="http://www.nokiantyres.com/">Nokian</a> makes an absolutely outstanding Winter tire. Other excellent winter tires are made by Bridgestone, Dunlop, and Pirelli. [I use the Pirelli 210.] You won't believe the capability of your new A8L with the dedicated winter tires from any of these companies.
This is a pic of Nokian's homepage and the Hakkapeliitta 2, it contains no links.
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This is a pic of Nokian's homepage and the Hakkapeliitta 2, it contains no links.
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09-03-2003, 04:43 PM
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Re: 04 A8 Snow tires and wheels to replace 19's?
Michelin makes what is touted to be an excellent all season high performance tire in their Pilot Sport A/S. I am planning on getting these in 19s or buying 18" wheels with these tires.
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04 A8L silver sabre....Friday 10:00 a.m.
09-03-2003, 05:11 PM
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More Qs re: all weather tires for 19" wheels
Can one use these on the 19" rims on the 04? Or do you need different rims as well?
I gave the 19s their first checkout last night on the way home from a very late hearing - wow! On a freeway turn that was handled very well by my 97 A8 - but where you knew you were pushing the limit - with the 04 you could hardly tell there was a turn at all.
There's not much snow here in Sacramento, but I am a little concerned about the wet weather performance and lifetime of the factory tires that came with the 19s. Suggestions?
I gave the 19s their first checkout last night on the way home from a very late hearing - wow! On a freeway turn that was handled very well by my 97 A8 - but where you knew you were pushing the limit - with the 04 you could hardly tell there was a turn at all.
There's not much snow here in Sacramento, but I am a little concerned about the wet weather performance and lifetime of the factory tires that came with the 19s. Suggestions?
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09-03-2003, 06:24 PM
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As long as I was sure to stay away from snow, ...
I wouldn't hesitate to use the PZero Rosso year round. It only <u>might</u> start having wet traction problems once it's near the end of it's tread life. The Rosso is a good all-weather tire, as long as the weather doesn't include snow or ice.