How will BF Goodrich g-Force Sport do in the snow?

Grim Reaper · 11-11-2005, 07:17 PM

Up in Tahoe I do not feel like shelling out another $800 for winter tires....

Chris C · 11-12-2005, 03:17 AM

Do you feel like shelling out your insurance deductable and then higher premiums after you crash the car? Don't cheap out on snows, especially around Tahoe. They won't even let you drive up there without snows and chains during winter storms.

Gary@Tirerack.com · 11-12-2005, 06:52 AM

Grim Reaper · 11-12-2005, 07:52 AM

Grim Reaper · 11-12-2005, 08:21 AM

Chris C · 11-12-2005, 11:42 AM

jprice@CPS · 11-12-2005, 02:36 PM

i.e. if you have a B5 A4, you could do 15" wheels used from someone, then throw some 205/60/15 winter tire on them.

MP · 11-13-2005, 08:44 AM

check ebay for hankook or similar. personally, I wouldn't go that route to save at most $100-200 on a performance fitment.

I think your best options are to pop for nokians or dunlops (based on your needs and preference), or get a set of dedicated snows in 16"... should be about $600-$800 either way, including mounting.

mustbeaudi · 11-13-2005, 06:10 PM

Gary@Tirerack.com · 11-14-2005, 11:27 AM

tires

11-12-2005, 03:17 AM	#2
Chris C Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,544	Worse than if you armor-all them and drive in the rain. Do you feel like shelling out your insurance deductable and then higher premiums after you crash the car? Don't cheap out on snows, especially around Tahoe. They won't even let you drive up there without snows and chains during winter storms. __________________

11-12-2005, 06:52 AM	#3
Gary@Tirerack.com Audiworld Basic Sponsor Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,129	These tires have near zero snow capability...summer only tires. __________________ Gary@Tirerack.com Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator The Tire Rack, Sales Rep Reference 'Gary/Audiworld' as 'previous contact' when you order at our site. The TireRack Tech Center 1-877-522-8473 ext 4386

11-12-2005, 07:52 AM	#4
Grim Reaper AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,109	The guys up in Tahoe let me drive around with spec R tires....... __________________ Siggy thanks to AL-ODB of AWOT... <a href="http://profile.mygamercard.net/LurkingDeath550"> </a>

11-12-2005, 08:21 AM	#5
Grim Reaper AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,109	then what is a good cheap alternative for snow tires in 225/45/17? __________________ Siggy thanks to AL-ODB of AWOT... <a href="http://profile.mygamercard.net/LurkingDeath550"> </a>

11-12-2005, 11:42 AM	#6
Chris C Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,544	Not in a winter storm. Caltrans requires 4wd and snows +/- chains. __________________

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11-12-2005, 02:36 PM	#7
jprice@CPS Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 13,131	why not get a separate set of wheels? Then you could do a smaller size and save some money. i.e. if you have a B5 A4, you could do 15" wheels used from someone, then throw some 205/60/15 winter tire on them. __________________ Minnesota Audi Club 2001.5 Audi A4 1.8TQMS APR Stage 3+, APR Exhaust, Eibach Pro Street Coilovers, Neuspeed 19mm rear sway.

11-13-2005, 08:44 AM	#8
MP AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 6,584	cheap is relative. hard to find a decent option, but... check ebay for hankook or similar. personally, I wouldn't go that route to save at most $100-200 on a performance fitment. I think your best options are to pop for nokians or dunlops (based on your needs and preference), or get a set of dedicated snows in 16"... should be about $600-$800 either way, including mounting.

11-13-2005, 06:10 PM	#9
mustbeaudi AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,105	Check the AW classifieds and Audizine - lots of cheap used snow sets or smaller B5 wheels on AZ. __________________ mustbeaudi's rings: 07 Lava A3 2.0t DSG Prem OpenSky Tech Audio SOLD - 01 allroad (hers) - to a new member of the Audi fold. SOLD - 02 S6 (his) - now with a fellow AW'er in CO. mustbeaudi AT yahoo DOT

11-14-2005, 11:27 AM	#10
Gary@Tirerack.com Audiworld Basic Sponsor Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,129	Sumitomo HTR+ showing $83 each in that size. tires __________________ Gary@Tirerack.com Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator The Tire Rack, Sales Rep Reference 'Gary/Audiworld' as 'previous contact' when you order at our site. The TireRack Tech Center 1-877-522-8473 ext 4386

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