[s-cars] wheels and tires

[Igor Kessel]

Linus Toy wrote:
> Based on the year of your car and description, I believe you have the OEM
> 16x8 wheel.  This is a forged wheel, much stronger and lighter than most
> reasonably priced aftermarket wheels, not to mention wider.  Keep
> them.

Yep, couldn't agree more.

> >I'm also planning to buy new tires. The current tires are
> >Gislaved Nord Frost II tires in the 205/55 R16 size. I
> >haven't been all that impressed with them. Any
> >recommendations on tires?

Frankly I am surprised. My friends in Russia rate them close second to
the Nokia's Hakkas, and they do know a thing or two about winter
driving. I personally never had those Swedish tyres on my cars, so no
first hand experience here. Just wondering why your opinion of them is
so low, no offence intended. Perhaps they are worn to the limit?

> If these wheels are the 16x8, this size is a bit narrow--correct size
> should be 225/50-16, for which you'll find many many options (optional, but
> common, size on the rear of Porsche 911 and 944 during the 80s).  Based on
> the tire, I suspect the narrower tire was due to anticipated snow
> use.  What kind of driving do you do?  What are your priorities and
> uses?  Answer that and you''ll get lots of recommendations.

Linus, although the 205 are indeed a bit on the narrow side for an 8"
wide rim, with the winter tyres I'd go as narrow as the rims permit. So
I'd just keep the 205 in place.

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Igor Kessel
two turbo quattros