17" Rims and tires recommendations?
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May 12, 1999 04:22 pm UTC
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I'm looking for a new set of wheels and tires for my '95 TSi AWD. So far I've narrowed my tire choices down to Dunlop SP 8000 or SP9000, or Bridgestone Potenza RE71. I'm hoping to get 225/45/17 and put them on 17x7 Konig Villains.
The car is mostly street driven, although I am doing some autocrossing now and then. And of course, being on the west coast, wet traction is especially important in my choice.
Anyone have any experience with this combination on a '95 or any other rims or tires I should look for?
Thanks.
Jason
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Re: 17" Rims and tires recommendations?
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April 20, 2000 01:42 am UTC
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Hey man..... I just bought BFGoodrich.... Euro T/A's nice tire for a reasonable price... I just bought 225/45/17's for $250 a pop... Will these fit on our cars... with a 17" 7.5 rim?
------------------ Marko
License: Ontario [AWD TSI] Yours to Discover
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Re: 17" Rims and tires recommendations?
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April 20, 2000 02:27 am UTC
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Mark PPG Scheitzbach
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I run 215/45/17's on a 7.5" rim I am happy with my dunlop sp8000's too ------------------ Purple Plymouth Guy 1992 Laser AWDDSMentia support group leader... so many mods, I don't remember if its 20G or 20g's
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Re: 17" Rims and tires recommendations?
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April 20, 2000 09:06 am UTC
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I use pirelli p7000 supersport. Pretty good all season. Cost me 220 at National tire wholesale in vancouver, B.C
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Re: 17" Rims and tires recommendations?
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April 23, 2000 12:42 am UTC
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Check out dealer for Hankook. Also a low price good quality choice.
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Re: 17" Rims and tires recommendations?
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April 23, 2000 01:00 am UTC
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Edwin Lau
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I'm using SP8000.....what a difference from my crappy all seasons.......
But I'm greedy, I want Yokohama A032 Road Race tires.....super sticky and DOT approved....
------------------ laux3640@mach1.wlu.ca 92 Talon TSI AWD
laux3640@mach1.wlu.ca 92 Talon TSI AWD less 89 Probe GT
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Re: 17" Rims and tires recommendations?
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April 23, 2000 08:22 am UTC
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I used to have some potenza on my storm some times back... They were the best tires I ever had on dry pavement... even with almost only 2/32 tread left... my friend is still using them on his jetta now... and they are almost slicks! He says they still hold great... but I'd have to say that they sucks in wet conditions...
------------------ Frank Real thirsty 92 Laser RS TURBO AWD
Frank 92 Laser RS TURBO AWD (Rallye Car) RIP 91 Galant VR-4 54/2000 (Girlfriend's car) 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD (New toy)
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