What size tyres? 8p A3 with 17" Wheels

PeterS · 13-10-2008, 09:29 AM

Quick question for the TSN experts - I need to know what size tyres the A3 need when fitted with 17" wheels.

Our A3 came with 16" 9 spoke (though spoke is stretching a bit IMO, they look like hub caps) wheels. After a lot of searching (and waiting...most seem to be for the A4) I've picked up some 17" 5 spoke 'Star' design wheels for it from eBay for the grand total of £72

However, they don't have tyres on and the car and handbook is currently miles away.

Thanks

Peter

Big_Dan · 13-10-2008, 09:48 AM

Hi

They should be 225/45 17s, but they're not cheap ...

I just paid £125 each for Michelin PS2s from CostCo.

PeterS · 13-10-2008, 10:03 AM

Thanks

Peter

Hopsta · 14-10-2008, 09:51 AM

The A3 8L is the same size, my local place has quoted me £110 a corner for the Mich PS2's

PeterS · 14-10-2008, 10:55 AM

Thanks all

Went for Goodyear Eagle F1s from blackcircles.com in the end - £368 fitted for 4, with another £13 off as I had 100 blackcircle points from a previous purchase. Net cost less than £90 a corner - not too bad I didn't think

Peter

Hopsta · 18-10-2008, 04:09 PM

Popped into Watling Tyres this morning to sort out a puncture and they have me a price of £150 per corner for the PS2!

How can there be so much difference?

13-10-2008, 09:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
PeterS BMW 130d Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,155	What size tyres? 8p A3 with 17" Wheels Quick question for the TSN experts - I need to know what size tyres the A3 need when fitted with 17" wheels. Our A3 came with 16" 9 spoke (though spoke is stretching a bit IMO, they look like hub caps) wheels. After a lot of searching (and waiting...most seem to be for the A4) I've picked up some 17" 5 spoke 'Star' design wheels for it from eBay for the grand total of £72 However, they don't have tyres on and the car and handbook is currently miles away. Thanks Peter __________________ 2008 Audi A4 Cab 2.0TFSI S-Line 2007 Audi A3 1.6 Special Edition 1988 E30 BMW 325i Touring

13-10-2008, 09:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Big_Dan BMW 130d Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Bucks Posts: 1,084	Hi They should be 225/45 17s, but they're not cheap ... I just paid £125 each for Michelin PS2s from CostCo. __________________ 2003 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GS 7 seat Auto 2007 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDi 140 SE 2009 Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 TDi 140 CR Highline DSG

13-10-2008, 10:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
PeterS BMW 130d Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,155	Thanks Peter __________________ 2008 Audi A4 Cab 2.0TFSI S-Line 2007 Audi A3 1.6 Special Edition 1988 E30 BMW 325i Touring

14-10-2008, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hopsta Stroker of Joy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South of the river Posts: 13,498	The A3 8L is the same size, my local place has quoted me £110 a corner for the Mich PS2's __________________ If you choke a Smurf what color would it turn?

14-10-2008, 10:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
PeterS BMW 130d Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,155	Thanks all Went for Goodyear Eagle F1s from blackcircles.com in the end - £368 fitted for 4, with another £13 off as I had 100 blackcircle points from a previous purchase. Net cost less than £90 a corner - not too bad I didn't think Peter __________________ 2008 Audi A4 Cab 2.0TFSI S-Line 2007 Audi A3 1.6 Special Edition 1988 E30 BMW 325i Touring

18-10-2008, 04:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hopsta Stroker of Joy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South of the river Posts: 13,498	Popped into Watling Tyres this morning to sort out a puncture and they have me a price of £150 per corner for the PS2! How can there be so much difference? __________________ If you choke a Smurf what color would it turn?