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Winter Tyre size for a GTI
« on: September 19, 2011, 08:08:18 pm »
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As I need two new tyres for my 18" Monzas, I was thinking of maybe getting 4 smaller wheels with winter tyres, and store my 18s in the garage over Winter.  I've got a few thousand miles/couple of months left.

My question is what tyres would I need for 17" wheels, or even 16" wheels?

Thanks in advance.  :happy2:
2006 2.0T 5 door GTi
Silver, Xenons, Heated Seats, Cruise, MFSW, 18" Monzas, Lux Pack.

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Re: Winter Tyre size for a GTI
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2011, 08:11:31 pm »
225/4517 or 205/55/16

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Re: Winter Tyre size for a GTI
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2011, 08:12:44 pm »
I ran 205/55/16's last year and they were awesome  :happy2:

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Re: Winter Tyre size for a GTI
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2011, 08:33:44 pm »
Thanks Guys.  Any recommendations on makes?  :driver:
« Last Edit: September 19, 2011, 08:37:15 pm by marcus »
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Re: Winter Tyre size for a GTI
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2011, 08:47:34 pm »
their is a few nokian,vredestein,apollo.hankooks

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Re: Winter Tyre size for a GTI
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2011, 09:10:29 pm »
Im running 225x45x17's for winter. Have Vredestein Sessanta's and Vredestein Wintrax's on "SUPERB" and no road noise ssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh !!!!  :happy2:

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Re: Winter Tyre size for a GTI
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2011, 09:30:50 pm »
Thanks Guys.  Any recommendations on makes?  :driver:

I ran 205/55/15 Nokian WR G2's last year and found them VERY good  :happy2:
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