What size tyres? 8p A3 with 17" Wheels

PeterS · 13-10-2008, 10:29 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, 10:48 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, 11:03 AM

Thanks

Peter

Hopsta · 14-10-2008, 10:51 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, 11:55 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, 05:09 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?

PeterS · 01-04-2010, 09:14 PM

Quick update on these 15 months and 12k miles down the line...

I don't often drive the A3, but as my partner has a broken leg I've been using it a bit just to keep it moving really. I noticed that the car seemed to have a lot of road noise, almost as if a wheel bearing was on the way out, so I booked it into Worthing Audi so they could take a look. Turns out that the noise is caused by a the OSR tyre, which is no longer completely round

Have emailed Goodyear, so will keep you posted!! Rear tyres have around 4mm of tread left, so worn but not excessively low.

Peter

13-10-2008, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
PeterS BMW 130d Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,175	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, 10:48 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, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
PeterS BMW 130d Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,175	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, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hopsta Stroker of Joy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South of the river Posts: 13,628	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, 11:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
PeterS BMW 130d Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,175	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, 05:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hopsta Stroker of Joy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South of the river Posts: 13,628	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?

01-04-2010, 09:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
PeterS BMW 130d Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,175	Quick update on these 15 months and 12k miles down the line... I don't often drive the A3, but as my partner has a broken leg I've been using it a bit just to keep it moving really. I noticed that the car seemed to have a lot of road noise, almost as if a wheel bearing was on the way out, so I booked it into Worthing Audi so they could take a look. Turns out that the noise is caused by a the OSR tyre, which is no longer completely round Have emailed Goodyear, so will keep you posted!! Rear tyres have around 4mm of tread left, so worn but not excessively low. Peter __________________ 2008 Audi A4 Cab 2.0TFSI S-Line 2007 Audi A3 1.6 Special Edition 1988 E30 BMW 325i Touring