So, what's the deal with winter package from dealer or to put snow's on stock wheels

Vincent in Montreal · 10-31-2002, 02:51 AM

We'll get the A4 tomorow and wanted to know what's the package that the dealer sell for 1.8T quattro. I assume they sell one, I've brought one for my 4.2 last year (16" wheels for $2000 CDN with Pirelli tires). So what consist the package of the dealer and how much it cost? Or it is cheaper to put snow tires on stock 17" wheels?
TIA

Hugh B · 10-31-2002, 05:32 AM

ie 18" If so put snows on OEM rims for the winter and get new rims in the spring. If you're going to use the OEM rims for everyday summer buy 16" rims and tires steelies are cheaper but don't look as good as a cheap alloy rim. 16" rims and tires are cheaper than 17's and there is a bigger selction of 16" winter tires available.
As to the dealer pricing, I'm in the same boat and their price is close to anything I've been able to source. I't's more an issue of what 'look' I want rather than $. $2000 is about right.
Hope this helps.
Hugh

hemants · 10-31-2002, 06:08 AM

Find a cheaper shop, get some 15 or 16 inch wheels and tires and call it a day.

17 inch snows don't perform all that well in snow, they are more of a cold weather tire.

Vincent in Montreal · 10-31-2002, 06:35 AM

will not spend money for that. I think dealer sell a package for about $1300 for 15" wheels (hub caps) and tires (Pirelli). I think I'll go for that. Do you think it's fair price?

Vincent in Montreal · 10-31-2002, 06:37 AM

Could I get it cheaper if I buy only the hub caps from the dealer and then buy steel wheels and tires from an other shop?

ken_in_montreal · 10-31-2002, 06:41 AM

ken_in_montreal · 10-31-2002, 06:45 AM

ken_in_montreal · 10-31-2002, 06:46 AM

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Vincent in Montreal · 10-31-2002, 07:22 AM

10-31-2002, 05:32 AM	#2
Hugh B AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,705	Depends, are you putting aftermarket rims on your A4?... ie 18" If so put snows on OEM rims for the winter and get new rims in the spring. If you're going to use the OEM rims for everyday summer buy 16" rims and tires steelies are cheaper but don't look as good as a cheap alloy rim. 16" rims and tires are cheaper than 17's and there is a bigger selction of 16" winter tires available. As to the dealer pricing, I'm in the same boat and their price is close to anything I've been able to source. I't's more an issue of what 'look' I want rather than $. $2000 is about right. Hope this helps. Hugh __________________ '00 S4 Nogaro 6 sp. Goodyear Eagle F1 E-codes with Xpel,TG SS,Samco TBB,MTM f hose,710N's,SS brake lines, winter rims:16" MM Spiders/Aurora W 602 winters '06 Nissan Fronter LE Winter;16" OEM rims Hankook RW 07 Sold: '03 Avant 1.8T 5 sp Denim Blue, Kumho ASX, APR direct port, Performance/Premium/Xenon with Xpel,20% tint.

10-31-2002, 06:08 AM	#3
hemants AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 28,047	The dealer will screw you on all counts Find a cheaper shop, get some 15 or 16 inch wheels and tires and call it a day. 17 inch snows don't perform all that well in snow, they are more of a cold weather tire. __________________ Originator of the scrunch or fold poll.

10-31-2002, 06:35 AM	#4
Vincent in Montreal AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 8,423	I will not put aftermarket wheels on my wife's new A4... will not spend money for that. I think dealer sell a package for about $1300 for 15" wheels (hub caps) and tires (Pirelli). I think I'll go for that. Do you think it's fair price? __________________ E82 BMW 135i

10-31-2002, 06:37 AM	#5
Vincent in Montreal AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 8,423	They sell a package for $1300 for 15" wheels, hub caps and Pirelli tires Could I get it cheaper if I buy only the hub caps from the dealer and then buy steel wheels and tires from an other shop? __________________ E82 BMW 135i

10-31-2002, 06:41 AM	#6
ken_in_montreal AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 259	1299 $ for 16" wheels, covers and pirellis

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10-31-2002, 06:45 AM	#7
ken_in_montreal AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 259	You should be paying $1000 for 15" and $1300 for 16"

10-31-2002, 06:46 AM	#8
ken_in_montreal AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 259	Call Auto Popular on St-Hubert st. 514-274-5471

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luckyluke New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 61	Paid 1042$ tax incl for 205-55-16 Hakka 1's on steel wheel in Laval.

10-31-2002, 07:22 AM	#10
Vincent in Montreal AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 8,423	Ok ok... I tought it was 15"... Thanks, I think I'll get this __________________ E82 BMW 135i

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