Doc_A8

Yesterday I received cabin and engine filters, as well as tranny filter. Here's what arrived today:


Winter wheels ($99 ea!), tranny fluid, and weathertech mats (it's a commuter, after all...)

Setting a time to 3m the front end, then will just drive it for a bit.....

I love the wheels....

mattsimis

Nice price on the wheels and nice looking too. Did you get a good deal on the Redline ATF and tranny filter?

mishar

Are you sure those wheels will clear front calipers?

Doc_A8

Well, they are supposed to according to the tire rack specs. I have not fit tested them yet. Now you've got me nervous!

Doc_A8

Redline fluid was Amazon, so a decent deal, but I am sure there are better out there.

The last two wheels should be arriving today.

mishar

Sorry. You are most probably OK. I had similar wheels and they did not clear front calipers, but they had quite wider lip.

Doc_A8

The last two wheels arrived yesterday, I put them up on my winter wheel hanger until I can figure out tires.

True snow tires? SO expensive! I am thinking about going with an aggressive all season like the Conti DWS, they have a pretty good reputation. Do y'all think a good all season with Quattro will handle the job? I have never had a Quattro system before, not sure how it will handle in the snow.

mishar

Winter tires are much better in snow than all seasons. Quattro helps but it is not Hummer.

Pothole5000

Quattro helps you go, tires help you slow.

When I got my first Audi I could not believe how much traction I had in the snow, like grinning like an idiot for hours while blasting around empty lots. It wasn't until I got real winter tires to replace the all season that I learned how much better breaking and turning are with true snow tires.

Here in Seattle we don't get much snow, you would be fine with all seasons as long as you don't drive like a pissed off teen in the snow. I'd imagine you see a lot more of the white stuff in Utah, especially if you are a skier/ snowboarder. Being spring I would keep en eye out for deals on Craigslist, I have gotten lots of almost new tires for less then half price, which is fine for me and the 3-4 months I run a winter set up.

Doc_A8

OK, will keep looking for a set of blizzaks or maybe x-ice then....