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OK, it turns out the donut spare on the A4 won't fit over either set of brakes on the car, so one of the spare Full Size wheels gets to be a spare. I probably should have checked that after putting them on, but hey, I had two full sets of tires mounted up at that point, so I didn't have to.
Anybody have a streetable 225/45-17 lying around their garage they want to get rid of? If not, I'll get a used one at one of the shops.
MattR
2006-01-08, 12:22 PM
You can burrow my sti spare if you'd like.
MikeK
2006-01-08, 12:37 PM
I saved one of my old re070s if you want it
LetItRev
2006-01-08, 02:10 PM
OK, it turns out the donut spare on the A4 won't fit over either set of brakes on the car, so one of the spare Full Size wheels gets to be a spare. I probably should have checked that after putting them on, but hey, I had two full sets of tires mounted up at that point, so I didn't have to.
Anybody have a streetable 225/45-17 lying around their garage they want to get rid of? If not, I'll get a used one at one of the shops.
Dean,
Confirming you need a wheel or rubber?
My Summer rubber is set for replacement this Spring. Three of them have "OK" tread on them. The forth has a slow leak due to a puncture. You are welcome to whatever you need if this will help.
Ezdno
2006-01-08, 03:13 PM
I can get you a potenza in that size, used but with pretty good tread. Great price..FREE!
Definitely a tire.
I have four empty rims, and the well on the A4 will hold a full size spare, so I may as well as use one.
My Summer rubber is set for replacement this Spring. Three of them have "OK" tread on them. The forth has a slow leak due to a puncture. You are welcome to whatever you need if this will help.If I can get a single, no need to split your set.
Nobody replaces summer rubber in the spring. :) Unless that puncture is in the sidewall, it can be patched. Run those summer tires until they are slicks, or at least below the wear bars a 3/32nds.
LetItRev
2006-01-08, 03:54 PM
If I can get a single, no need to split your4 set.
Nobody replaces summer rubber in the spring. :) Unless that puncture is in the sidewall, it can be patched. Run those summer tires until they are slicks, or at least below the wear bars a 3/32nds.
I think they are close to that wear bar. You're welcome to come take a look if you wish.
sperry
2006-01-08, 06:36 PM
I've got 3 "spare" RT215's from oh 3 sets ago... they spent a few months in the backyard. You can have all 3 if you'd like.
A1337STI
2006-01-12, 03:59 PM
I have a great set of Prodrive-7's 17" but i'm looking to sell them . :) i was keeping them for my STI (i had a WRX) but they don't fit over the brembo brakes :lol: i have a buddy in florida who is intersted in them, but then i have to box them and ship them all the way out there. :( hmmf. well drop me a pm or something if interested.
MattR
2006-01-12, 04:20 PM
Wow., you must not have read anything that Dean typed.
Ezdno
2006-01-12, 07:51 PM
Did you ever get a tire, or are you still waiting for the perfect one?
khail19
2006-01-12, 09:10 PM
Interesting first post.
A1337STI
2006-01-13, 10:48 AM
no i definatly read " 225/45-17" actually i read I Need a spare 225/45-17 as
I Need spare 225/45-17, (as in a set of tires) :P and i read this Anybody have a streetable 225/45-17 lying around their garage they want to get rid of? If not, I'll get a used one at one of the shops.
but yeah missed the whole "Audi A4" part there :P lmao so i posted quickly, shoot me or something :P
sperry
2006-01-13, 10:56 AM
no i definatly read " 225/45-17" actually i read I Need a spare 225/45-17 as
I Need spare 225/45-17, (as in a set of tires) :P and i read this
but yeah missed the whole "Audi A4" part there :P lmao so i posted quickly, shoot me or something :P
:?: Dean said he's got a full size spare wheel that needs a 225/45-17 tire. At no point did he need any wheels of any size or fitment... hell, as it is, he's vying for king of the "Wheel Whore" thread!
Which reminds me, Dean, I still have 3 RT-215's in 225/45-17 that would be useful as spares, but not much else. They're going to the recycler as soon as I clean out my garage (which is going to happen as soon as I get a free weekend) if you (or someone else that needs a spare or two) don't want 'em.
A1337STI
2006-01-13, 11:03 AM
as long as people get either enjoyment, or info out of my posts, which its definatly not the later on this thread ;) (just when i was about to maybe edit my post down, thinking to add an oops / sorry / (what is reading?)) lol but if i'm getting so many replies to missing a few key parts ... then . its definatly adding entertainment to someone :p
I may have a tire or 2 that would be a suitable 225/45/R17 2 are too bald, but the other 2 may have enough tread to be "street legal" they are some Yokamahas EVS 100s ?? . lmk ;)
MattR
2006-01-13, 11:13 AM
Haha, you're new so it's an easy target... :p No worries...
I think Dean(ezdno) is taking care of me. Thanks everybody.
sperry
2006-01-13, 12:53 PM
I think Dean(ezdno) is taking care of me. Thanks everybody.
Sounds kinda gay. 'Course two guys named Dean that both drive red WRX's is a little gay in its own right. Not that there's anything wrong with that. :lol:
Ezdno
2006-01-14, 09:45 PM
You homophobe!
sperry
2006-01-14, 10:09 PM
You homophobe!
"Just 'cause I'm scared of you, doesn't make me a homophobe." :lol:
Be afraid, very afraid... :P
Well, EZDNO, and IMPRZIV struck out. A1337STI, if you have one you want to get rid of, let me know. Sent you a PM.
Cory found that one of my well worn 215s for the WRX is F'd up, so I may have to throw the 615s on a bit early. I'd try one of Scott's well aged ones, but mine are only 6 months old even though they are almost bald. I don't know how that would work.
I may be able to get one more track event out of the Hankooks, but they are thinner than the 215s.
Not a good couple months for tires for me. 2 flats on the A4, F'd up 215...
Oh well.
A1337STI
2006-01-22, 07:36 AM
Sure the tires up still up for grabs. they are 225/45/R17s (like your post asked for) not 215's i have 4 of them. 2 are in noticibly better shape , they are all on the rims still. :( i just like deflat them all the way and use a crow bar er something to get them off ? lol i'm a dummy when it comes to this stuff. if i can find my camera i'll try to put a pic up to show you the tread left (not much)
Ezdno
2006-01-22, 07:41 AM
Well, EZDNO, and IMPRZIV struck out.
Hangs head in shame.....Cory didnt strike out, just me. I thought I had some, but alas, all I could get were 225/50s or 215/50s sorry man.
sperry
2006-01-22, 01:47 PM
Dean, my 3 RT215's would probably get you by... let my know if you want me to bring 'em by.
khail19
2006-01-22, 08:40 PM
Sure the tires up still up for grabs. they are 225/45/R17s (like your post asked for) not 215's i have 4 of them. 2 are in noticibly better shape , they are all on the rims still. :( i just like deflat them all the way and use a crow bar er something to get them off ? lol i'm a dummy when it comes to this stuff. if i can find my camera i'll try to put a pic up to show you the tread left (not much)
Noooooooooooo! Please don't use a crowbar. You will screw up your rims. Take them somewhere to get unmounted, any tire shop will do.
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