i3adSaab

it appears the MK3 options are up now on TireRack.....was checking for something else and the new TT is now up with winter/rim packages....

Gbob

I saw it, too.
Tirerack offers only two options for my 19inch rims(MK2 stock rims), either Pirelli Sottozero, or Blizzak.
Another poster mentioned Nokian for winter tires.
My gearhead friend, who owns a GTI, says I should get the Blizzak.
What do the MK3 owners think would be the best performance tire?

n828cl

Nothing real for the TTS yet - no wheels listed, even in the winter tire/wheel package category.

- Chuck

Huey52

For the TTS just go with TireRack's offerings for the TT, since you want an 18" rim for Winter anyway.

I prefer the Michelin Alpin over Blizzak as they are better in cold rain/sleet and of course very capable in snow as well.

n828cl

Actually, I'm looking for summer wheels, since I use the factory 19s with DWS 06s in the winter. More than adequate for Minnesota between Thanksgiving and tax day.

- Chuck

adg44

Well since you have the specs of the 19" factory wheels, it should be easy to find replacements in the same size. Only thing you'd have to worry about is caliper clearance, but I don't think that should be much of a problem.

I had posted the specs of all the factory wheels in one of the other threads on here, too.

steve1ddd

I did a Colorado winter last year on Blizzaks without so much as a skid. Cant speak to the Alpines but i will be going Blizzak every year

Gbob

Huey, I kept my old rims from the MK2, they are 19 inch, so I needed something in that size.

Huey52

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4