Bargain Winter Wheel/Tyres

[alunlovell]

Just a heads up if anyone is thinking of investing in winter wheels and tyres just collected a set from my local audi dealer
4x
Description:5 Arm Y Design 235/55 R18 100H
Tyre info
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D AO

All audi original alloys and dunlop tyres for my A6 Allroad came in at £742 including bags against the audi list price of £2096.
The parts chap was surprised when I enquired and he came up with the price but ordered them in last weekend they came in yesterday invoice price as quoted he checked with audi as he didn't believe it either. Not sure if its a cockup in the ordering system or a good deal but the left and right hand wheels are different prices?

[MarkTM]

Thanks for the heads up Alun

Would be even better if you posted up pics and the part numbers off your invoice!

[ukgroucho]

Wow, that's a killer price - I paid more than that for a (near new) used set from Germany.

[GrolschUK]

I've just had delivered a set of new 15 spoke, 19" rims + 235/45 Dunlop Winter Sport 3D AO to replace my 19" 255/40 summers... (same part number as suggested by the Audi winter wheel pages - and correct sizes for the door sticker), but from ebay rather than direct...
Audi wanted near £2600 quid, got them for £1200.

Wheels changed, and summers stored by Nottingham today, no charge... £20 per wheel in the spring to change them back and store the winters until needed.

Pretty good service from both sides of the deal, and no questions asked when I turned up with a boot full of ready made wheels

[A6S]

Just a heads up if anyone is thinking of investing in winter wheels and tyres just collected a set from my local audi dealer
4x
Description:5 Arm Y Design 235/55 R18 100H
Tyre info
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D AO

All audi original alloys and dunlop tyres for my A6 Allroad came in at £742 including bags against the audi list price of £2096.
The parts chap was surprised when I enquired and he came up with the price but ordered them in last weekend they came in yesterday invoice price as quoted he checked with audi as he didn't believe it either. Not sure if its a cockup in the ordering system or a good deal but the left and right hand wheels are different prices?
Have you got the part numbers?
Gonna call my dealer tomorrow and see if they can get it for that price. Last time I checked it was around £700 for 1 winter wheel and tyre not for 4

[alunlovell]

A4G9 073 638 8Z 8 N/STK 051915/COMP.WHEEL X2 £152.94 EACH
A4G9 073 538 8Z 8 N/STK 051915/COMP.WHEEL X2 £156.21 EACH

Hope that helps the different part numbers are near and offside wheels I can't understand why they are different prices but it's what the computer says

[A6S]

Local tyre place can't even get the dunlops for that price let alone with a wheel 😄

[fest0r]

I think there was a̶ ̶d̶i̶s̶t̶u̶r̶b̶a̶n̶c̶e̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶c̶e an error on their system. I would be going back to get as many sets as they would allow me to order if they are selling them at that price.

…might call my dealer tomorrow to see if it’s a nationwide price.

[Westyfield2]

Very good deal! RRP is €2900 for the set.

[alunlovell]

The price is the same at Cheshire Oaks and Shrewsbury so likely nationwide if they all use the same ordering system. They quoted £440 for a set for Q3 but the boss doesn't want them on hers!


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[alunlovell]

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[MarkTM]

A4G9 073 638 8Z 8 N/STK 051915/COMP.WHEEL X2 £152.94 EACH
A4G9 073 538 8Z 8 N/STK 051915/COMP.WHEEL X2 £156.21 EACH

Hope that helps the different part numbers are near and offside wheels I can't understand why they are different prices but it's what the computer says

My dealer in Taunton have quoted the same prices and have said that Audi occasionally run special offers and are doing a Q7 wheel/tyre combo for less than £200 each ATM.

They's said that the tyres are directional/handed, although for the life of me I still don't understand that:confused:

Plenty in stock and delivery will take 4 days, if I had the money I'd be buying and selling on...but with two children funds don't allow :(

[Westyfield2]

I thought that tyres were all made the same... but they became directional once they were fitted to the rim.

[arley]

Wow! How did you find the deal? The tyre size isn't on my door panel so can't use these (a6 avant fl)

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[Kar Krazy]

I thought that tyres were all made the same... but they became directional once they were fitted to the rim.

Directional tyres use the rotation of the tyre to "squeegee" the water towards the edges of the tyre. Here's a pic of the Goodyear GSD3. If it rolls to the left, the diagonal tread pattern pushes water on the road to the edges of the tyre. If it rolls to the right, the water is pushed to the centre of the tyre, causing aquaplaning - but that should not cause a problem at reversing speeds.

When you look at the front of the car, you should see the the arrowhead shapes pointing down. I was horrified to see a neighbour's tyres fitted the wrong way round, so had a quick word and after a few weeks he got them refitted properly. So there are tyre fitters out there who don't know the difference - scary!



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[zollaf]

a directionla tyre will have an arrow on it pointing the direction of rotation as well. some tyres are handed, i.e. they have an outside and an inside. they are fitted with the 'outside' to the outside, then can go on either side of the vehicle. goodyear f1's are like this.

[Sam]

If I had the money I'd be buying and selling on...but with two children funds don't allow :(

I am neither a financial advisor nor am I qualified to give financial advice, but...

Get yourself a credit card with a balance transfer offer, buy the aforementioned wheel/tyre combo, sell it for profit, repay cancel and destroy the card and treat yourself to an extra bottle of Pomagne at Christmas :)

[Kar Krazy]

a directionla tyre will have an arrow on it pointing the direction of rotation as well. some tyres are handed, i.e. they have an outside and an inside. they are fitted with the 'outside' to the outside, then can go on either side of the vehicle. goodyear f1's are like this.

Yes, and Goodyear don't help the situation by giving similar names like "Eagle" and "F1" to different tyres, because the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 is directional but not "handed", but the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 has a definite Inside and Outside! ;)

I wonder why some have to be fitted with the Outside outside? Is it because of extra strengthening to resist damage through kerbing? Or maybe the alloy protector is only on one side?

Does anyone know?

Right - I just did the obvious thing and asked Google, and got this: http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/safety/directional-and-asymmetric-tyres.html

"The outside edge consists of large stiffer tread blocks which help with cornering. The inner tread blocks are smaller and designed to shift water and improve wet grip. The middle of the tread usually has a continuous rib to help straight line stability."

Well, well!

[A6S]

Just a quick question. Is there a setting in mmi or vcds to tell the car it's using winter tyre/wheel that needs to be applied?

[Kar Krazy]

Just a quick question. Is there a setting in mmi or vcds to tell the car it's using winter tyre/wheel that needs to be applied?

That's a very good question, especially for cars with auto gearboxes!

[ukgroucho]

Nope

EDIT: Ok maybe a bit more colour.
If you think about it "winter" tyres are really just a softer compound and slightly different tread pattern that are intended to provide enhanced grip in colder conditions.

The softer compound is one of the main contributors to this as it delivers 'similar' grip levels in cold conditions to that provided by all year tyres in warmer conditions. All year tyres suffer from the compound getting hard below 10C - 12C and that reduces grip and also affects the ability for the tyres to clear water from the treads effectively. Because the change in compound to a softer mix on winter tyres is aimed at emulating the behaviour of all year tyres in warm weather there is no need to tell the car anything - it will simply behave similarly to all year tyres in summer conditions.

The tread pattern is a different matter as some are designed to be more effective in mud and snow (hence you will see M&S on the sidewall - and "no" that does not stand for Marks and Spencers). But in the same way that winter tyre tread patters vary significantly so do all year tyres, especially from different manufacturers - and you don't need to tell the car that e.g. you switched from Michelins to Goodyears.

[zollaf]

the traction control and abs will sort that out.

[Bar Shaker]

Does anyone know if these will fit my car?

[alunlovell]

I'd ring your dealer and see how much they quote for your car the prices were very low on Q3 too, may even get some bargain RS alloys

[Kar Krazy]

Does anyone know if these will fit my car?

Sorry, did you mean the alloys or the tyres?

[chesterfield]

For that price I'd be interested in seeing if they fit over the brakes on mine. Though the q7 sets at under 200 a corner sound like a better bet.

[MarkTM]

What winter tyre/wheel size is recommended for an RS6?

[wildbore]

What winter tyre/wheel size is recommended for an RS6?

20" 245.

I called to see if there was a similar bargain to be had on my car, but Audi quoted me £2860 for four. Bizarrely, on the Audi site the 5-spokes mentioned by the OP are listed at £2K.

Anyway, the RS6 wheels are sold out with no expectation of further stock this year, according to the dealer, so the £3K asking price wasn't an issue - I suppose in fact that it was a better outcome than being told that the RS6 wheels were £750 for four, but no stock!

[travikk]

Hello,

I was wondering. What size of winter tyres are recommended for A6 3.0 BiTDI?
I was looking at 245/45/R18 and am not sure if that's a good chocie.

[A6S]

Hello,

I was wondering. What size of winter tyres are recommended for A6 3.0 BiTDI?
I was looking at 245/45/R18 and am not sure if that's a good chocie.

That's the standard 18s size for summer tyres. Winter tyres are narrower so chains can be fitted

[A6S]

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Did they come with the bags as standard or are they extra?

[travikk]

That's the standard 18s size for summer tyres. Winter tyres are narrower so chains can be fitted

So what size I should be looking at?

[ukgroucho]

That's the standard 18s size for summer tyres. Winter tyres are narrower so chains can be fitted

Not on my allroad... the WHEELS are narrower - half an inch - but the tyres are the same size as summers.

[alunlovell]

Did they come with the bags as standard or are they extra?

Bags are about £20 extra


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[A6S]

Bags are about £20 extra


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Each?

[alunlovell]

No for the set of 4!


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[A6S]

No for the set of 4!


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Will they fit that summer wheels?
I have 19s on mine with the 255 wide tyres

[GrolschUK]

So what size I should be looking at?

Take a look at the sticker on the inside of your door, and any of the sizes with M+S are what you are after...

On my FL BE Avant, the following options are given
225/60R16
225/55R17
225/50R18
235/45R19

With Audi recommending the 19"

[A6S]

Will the 16s and 17s go over the brake calipers?
On my 190 the calipers looks like it just fits the 18s and the 272 the calipers and discs are even bigger

[GrolschUK]

That's why the suggestion to look at their sticker was there.
Each model car will have what will fit for it's spec, so if it is listed, it should work.

The suggestion on the winter wheels page on the main site, is to go for non-allroad A/S6 to go for the 19's

[travikk]

Take a look at the sticker on the inside of your door, and any of the sizes with M+S are what you are after...

On my FL BE Avant, the following options are given
225/60R16
225/55R17
225/50R18
235/45R19

With Audi recommending the 19"

Thanks, will have a look.
Interestingly enough, when comparing 245/45 and 225/50, the second one is worse in terms of performance... Wonder if I could still get away with 245 /45

https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/nokian/wr-d4/225-50-r18-99h-354010
Tyre Nokian WR D4 245/45 R18 100V XL, 3PMSF - Tyre Leader (https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/nokian/wr-d4/245-45-r18-100v-353977)

[A6S]

You need to remember that the winter wheels are narrower so you shouldn't be putting the 225/50 on the standard 18s. Think the standard 18s are 8inch wide and snow 18s are 7 or 7.5

[ukgroucho]

You need to remember that the winter wheels are narrower so you shouldn't be putting the 225/50 on the standard 18s. Think the standard 18s are 8inch wide and snow 18s are 7 or 7.5

The wheels are narrower - on my allroad winters are 7.5" and regulars are 8" but the tyres are the same size.

My assumption is that it provides a little more clearance near the hub for chains to be fitted as this is where they might foul on brake calipers.

[A6S]

Just ordered mine £651 all in with bags that will fit my 19s as well.
Free hotel for first year as well😉

[alunlovell]

Blimey even better than mine[emoji2]


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[A6S]

Blimey even better than mine[emoji2]



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Massive discounts for their favourite customer👍
3 a6s in 2 years

[wildbore]

I just don't get how they can be so cheap when they show up as £2,000 on the website. It has to be an error by someone entering the price into the system at Audi HQ. Almost worth buying a set just to put on eBay!

[A6S]

They are doing a3 winter wheels and tyres for £350.
It's cheap cause they need to clear out stock and make way for new.

[ukgroucho]

Yeah but I tried this at my local Audi dealer for my wife A1 and it came out over £1000... but they seem to have some odd relationship with a tyre supplier (Michelins.. which are good) ... I may try another Audi dealer.

[A6S]

They tyres and wheels are delivered as a complete package. That's why there's 2 part numbers as they are directional tyres on it.
What I did noticed with the parts guy is when he typed in my reg there was only 1 option and that was £2200. When he just searched for a6 2014/15 it came up with 6-7 options with about 4 sized 18s. Some came with continentals and nexens but for some strange reason the ones with dunlops were about £160-70each. The rest was £500+each with wheel and tyre. All had the same wheel, same stud pattern, same offset etc but just different tyre.
The wheel to buy on its own was something like £300 so with tyre it's £150 cheaper.
So get your parts guy to et his finger out and find the cheaper ones. If he's searching by reg then it will most likely have the most expensive one available.

[fest0r]

What are the last four digits of the dot code? With the huge cost difference in tyre fitment I’m wondering how old they are. It might be more of an issue with winter tyres that you use over several years.

Even if you had to replace them it’s still an amazing deal though.

[A6S]

What are the last four digits of the dot code? With the huge cost difference in tyre fitment I’m wondering how old they are. It might be more of an issue with winter tyres that you use over several years.

Even if you had to replace them it’s still an amazing deal though.

That's what I thought. It was worth it for the alloys alone.

[Willow 15]

Called Newcastle Audi (Silverlink) today to get some prices. The guy asked for number plate, when I asked him to search for car type (as mentioned in previous post) he told me that Audi had released memo that required dealers to get number plate and send request to Audi Uk where they would come back with a price. The way he was talking sounded like a big mistake had been made, where some lucky people got bargain of the century. I wish I had tried earlier. I may also try Sunderland Audi to see if it's the same story.

[alunlovell]

What are the last four digits of the dot code? With the huge cost difference in tyre fitment I’m wondering how old they are. It might be more of an issue with winter tyres that you use over several years.

Even if you had to replace them it’s still an amazing deal though.

The dot number end 2315 on mine so new tyres too.


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[A6S]

Called Newcastle Audi (Silverlink) today to get some prices. The guy asked for number plate, when I asked him to search for car type (as mentioned in previous post) he told me that Audi had released memo that required dealers to get number plate and send request to Audi Uk where they would come back with a price. The way he was talking sounded like a big mistake had been made, where some lucky people got bargain of the century. I wish I had tried earlier. I may also try Sunderland Audi to see if it's the same story.

When mine arrives I will post up the part numbers for the normal a6 non all road wheels. You can then just ask for the part and say you don't have the reg

[MarkTM]

Thought the part numbers were given in post 6?

[A6S]

Thought the part numbers were given in post 6?

They were all road wheel and tyres. Normal a6 has 225/50/18 and all road is 235

[travikk]

Do you guys know where in London area I can find a tyre hotel? Can't store at my place, as there's no room so am desperately looking for a hotel for my new tyres...

[MarkTM]

Google can be your friend!:)

It is mine and can see that both ATS and Halfords offer the service for circa £10 per wheel/tyre for 6 months, although am not sure if it's for those purchased from them.

Would think it would apply to any as an idea opportunity to balance/fit ad charge you for the privilege!

[travikk]

ATS actually requires you buy from them... Even if I wanted to buy from them, they only offer like 2 different sets which are ridiculously expensive (200 pounds a pop!)

[GrolschUK]

My local Audi dealer charged £80 for the year to store the currently un-used set of complete wheels, and change them over when required. (so £10 per wheel per season) which I didn't think was too bad.
Can't see them being much more than that if you want them to put a set of winter tyres that you provide, on to your rims and store the summers for you.

[travikk]

Yeah, When I rang the Cambridge Audi they quoted me to something like 130 pounds for a year + I would have to buy the bags.

[GrolschUK]

Cripes - that's a bit of a difference. I didn't even buy the wheels from Nottingham, but they didn't mention anything.

Kwik Fit also have a hotel feature, again not sure if you need to buy from them originally... but it's tyres only so didn't investigate further as they wouldn't entertain completes.

The other fitters in town also offered the service when I called them, even though I couldn't see it on their website... So are there any smaller chains or indys around you that you could try?

[arley]

Cripes - that's a bit of a difference. I didn't even buy the wheels from Nottingham, but they didn't mention anything.

Kwik Fit also have a hotel feature, again not sure if you need to buy from them originally... but it's tyres only so didn't investigate further as they wouldn't entertain completes.

The other fitters in town also offered the service when I called them, even though I couldn't see it on their website... So are there any smaller chains or indys around you that you could try?
Warrington Audi say they will hotel the wheels and change them over for free indefinitely! Apparently they've got some 'upstairs' they have been storing and changing for some customers for four years!

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[travikk]

Warrington Audi say they will hotel the wheels and change them over for free indefinitely! Apparently they've got some 'upstairs' they have been storing and changing for some customers for four years!

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Need to find a dealer in London that will do that for me!!

[Lyons]

I got this back from my local dealer;

A4G9 073 638 8Z 8 x2
A4G9 073 538 8Z 8 X2

This set will cost £840 + Shipping

4G00736398Z8 x2
4G00735398Z8 x2

This set will cost £700 + Shipping

The second set are actually 19's from the website too.

I asked if they were eBay prices (it was through eBay) and he said no they were actually direct prices with discount too. I haven't gone back yet to argue that other folk have got the first set cheaper elsewhere.

[A6S]

I got the first set for £651 with the storage bags and free hotel for the first year. Next year will be £10 a month and that includes fitting for the hotel.

[Lyons]

I think I'll try one more dealership and if they come back with the same price as yours then I'll go back to the original 1 I contacted and see what the story is (there's only 1 dealership in NI).

They also said they would do 2 free swaps and store them for a year, but I don't need either of those.

[GrolschUK]

The first set are for the Allroad 18" for this year.

The second set are this year's 19" A6 wheel sets.

£2600 on the website, and what my dealer quoted me against registration number.
£1200 from ebay including delivery.
so £700+ shipping is fantastic... the dunlops + fitting would probably cost that alone.

[Scott K]

I got the first set for £651 with the storage bags and free hotel for the first year. Next year will be £10 a month and that includes fitting for the hotel.

Hope it's not £10 per month!

[A6S]

Hope it's not £10 per month!

£10pm or £120 a year and that includes swapping twice a year. Not that bad considering the labour involved and the hassle free storage. So drive up and they sort it. I'm lazy so £120 to me isn't that bad. If it was £120 just storage and labour on top to change twice a year I would have told them to shove it.
First year for free and that includes swapping.

[fest0r]

I went for these bags Premium XL Wheel Tyre storage bags set of 4 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AQM8GDA)

Very robust and makes it easy to transport the wheels when necessary. Might also allow anyone who doesn’t have garage/cellar space to store them indoors... maybe I’m missing the point of tyre hotel :confused:

EDIT* Reason: l̶a̶z̶i̶n̶e̶s̶s̶ convenience :biglaugh:

[A6S]

The Audi bags are just £20-25 depending on size. Not seen what they look like but will get them sorted next week.

[M1tchy]

I've got the Audi ones, will post a picture over the weekend


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[Westyfield2]

Has anyone been quoted for 20"?




I got this back from my local dealer;

Which dealer?
And are you sure you've got the prices the right way round?



4G9 073 638 8Z8 x2
4G9 073 538 8Z8 X2

This set will cost £840 + Shipping

These are 18" and I've been quoted £187.45 per Wheel and £749.81 for the Set.



4G0 073 639 8Z8 x2
4G0 073 539 8Z8 x2


This set will cost £700 + Shipping

These are 19" and I've been quoted £221.99 per Wheel and £887.96 for the Set.

[Lyons]

I just copied the info exactly as it was in the email. I phoned a few others today and as you say the 19's are £221 and 18's £183, so perhaps the dealer made a mistake.

It was Belfast Audi.

[Nemo78]

Right I'm slightly confused which part number is correct for the A6 saloon and how much? I was quoted close to £2k around end of Nov

[Westyfield2]

Right I'm slightly confused which part number is correct for the A6 saloon and how much? I was quoted close to £2k around end of Nov

What engine have you got? And what size are your summer wheels?

The wheel size is normally based on the engine size. This is because the engine size determines the brake size, and the brake size impacts the wheels. (Unless of course you add bling wheels as options/trim level).
My understanding is:

An RS6 needs 20" as they have the biggest brembo brakes.
An S6 needs 19" as they have quite big brembo brakes.
The more powerful 3L engines need 18" (TFSI and BiTDI) as they have 356mm brakes.
Then the other 3L engines need 17" as they have 345mm brakes.
And the 2L engines need 16" as they have 320mm brakes.

[Nemo78]

What engine have you got? And what size are your summer wheels?

The wheel size is normally based on the engine size. This is because the engine size determines the brake size, and the brake size impacts the wheels. (Unless of course you add bling wheels as options/trim level).
My understanding is:

An RS6 needs 20" as they have the biggest brembo brakes.
An S6 needs 19" as they have quite big brembo brakes.
The more powerful 3L engines need 18" (TFSI and BiTDI) as they have 356mm brakes.
Then the other 3L engines need 17" as they have 345mm brakes.
And the 2L engines need 16" as they have 320mm brakes.


Thank you for this...it's a 2.0l Ultra BE on 20s. When they quoted me for the 18s the parts guys said he wasn't sure they would work due to brakes size?

[Westyfield2]

Thank you for this...it's a 2.0l Ultra BE on 20s. When they quoted me for the 18s the parts guys said he wasn't sure they would work due to brakes size?

Nope. The 2.0L Ultra has small brakes.
http://www.edwardb.co.uk/audi/_DSC6191.jpg


And look dwarfed in the 20" wheels.
http://www.scotsman.com/webimage/1.3663821.1421425775!/image/2416112787.jpg


Of course you can get big winter wheels if you want. But it only needs small ones.

[Willow 15]

With winter tyres its best to go smaller, ideally the narrower the better. Have you ever seen X5's and the ilk sliding in snow, it's because they have wide tyres. I had 18" winters on my old A6 (fwd) and they were good which included trips to the Alps.

The 20's will work but why spend more money on a tyre which will not be as good as something smaller?

[Scott K]

Right I'm slightly confused which part number is correct for the A6 saloon and how much? I was quoted close to £2k around end of Nov

All the wheel sizes will be on a sticker on your drivers door. The 18" will be fine for your car as they fit my car no problem. If you can get the spec of the wheels detailed in the thread, bang the sizes and ET into this link and it gives you an idea of what difference it will make to suspension clearances etc. Think you might find the 18" are more comfortable to drive as well.
http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp

[Westyfield2]

With winter tyres its best to go smaller, ideally the narrower the better.

Exactly.
20" is the smallest for the RS6. 19" is the smallest for the S6. 18" is the smallest for the 3L BiTDI and TFSI. And the other engines can have 17" and below.

Unfortunately for the RS6 owners, theirs haven't been reduced. The RS6 winter wheels/tyres are still £2866 for a set of four.

[Rassi]

Exactly.
20" is the smallest for the RS6. 19" is the smallest for the S6. 18" is the smallest for the 3L BiTDI and TFSI. And the other engines can have 17" and below.

Unfortunately for the RS6 owners, theirs haven't been reduced. The RS6 winter wheels/tyres are still £2866 for a set of four.

Actually 17" will fit the BiTDI and TFSI too, mine came with this originally (225/55/17)

[Nemo78]

Thanks guys for all the replies - 19inch wheels list for £887 as on previous page but they will do them for £788 - just need to confirm storage etc before ordering

[Scott K]

Really good price!

[Lyons]

Really struggling trying to justify not going for a set of the 19's myself!

Just got a set of 18" A8 wheels with winter tyres sadly, but they could be punted on!

[A6S]

Well just got mine fitted and I have to say you can feel a bit extra grip on the damp/wet roads. Most noticeable when you need to brake hard.
They are a lot more comfortable than my 19s with michelins. The dunlops seem to have less tyre noise and mpg has improved a bit. 40mpg to the dealers and the same road back was around 42. Looks quite good as well. Well worth £650.
I just want it to snow now😉

[Westyfield2]

19inch wheels list for £887 as on previous page but they will do them for £788 - just need to confirm storage etc before ordering
Very good price! Where from?

[A6S]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/black_atr/FDC768BE-0C8A-4AEF-A52C-E2566C754989.jpg (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/black_atr/media/FDC768BE-0C8A-4AEF-A52C-E2566C754989.jpg.html)

18s looks alright 😉

[Nemo78]

Very good price! Where from?

Apols for my tardiness been so busy over the weekend.

This was local dealers however tried to order a set today and there is an Audi UK block on them...not sure why? Offer over perhaps but surely hat wouldn't block it and instead revert back to old price? Anyhow will hopefully find out more tomorrow

[Lyons]

My local dealer came back to me today and said they had made a mistake and the 19's were actually £2678 but they would do them for £2500!

Should've just ordered it initially!

[Nemo78]

My local dealer came back to me today and said they had made a mistake and the 19's were actually £2678 but they would do them for £2500!

Should've just ordered it initially!

That's probably why there's the block whilst they correct price and recommunicate to dealer network.

However I've seen the price list and it was clearly £887 for the set

[Nemo78]

Confirmed as stock issue and price 'error' as those shouldn't have been reduced...

[travikk]

Just to resurrect the topic - apparently the offer is back on the table.
I just ordered a set of winter tyres (same set as origianlly discussed in this thread) for 865 pounds - that includes tyres+wheels + 1 year storage + bags + the actual swap.

Phoned a few dealers around in London and they all confirm, there is a bargain on winter set now.

[MarkTM]

Delivery will of course take place as winter wheels are coming off :)

[travikk]

3-4 days
i need the winter tyres as im going to alpes in march

[Bar Shaker]

In the last 3 weeks I have booked over £1k of flights for my Alpine trips, as this tyre deal was no longer available.

Gutted.

[travikk]

Ah, well...

I just got the confirmation, the set should be delivered tuesday/wednesday next week.
I also requestes RS6 test drive during the swap hellll yea!

[loz65]

Just to resurrect the topic - apparently the offer is back on the table.
I just ordered a set of winter tyres (same set as origianlly discussed in this thread) for 865 pounds - that includes tyres+wheels + 1 year storage + bags + the actual swap.

Phoned a few dealers around in London and they all confirm, there is a bargain on winter set now.

Thanks Travikk. Can you point me to the details on the web and/or the dealer you've purchased these through and/or order codes?

[Nemo78]

Thanks Travikk. Can you point me to the details on the web and/or the dealer you've purchased these through and/or order codes?

On the Audi website they still show at the £2k price tag & has all parts numbers - from memory they did last time as well. The dealers just had a printout when I went last time unfortunately the offer had ended and they weren't able to honour the price...

[travikk]

Thanks Travikk. Can you point me to the details on the web and/or the dealer you've purchased these through and/or order codes?

Just give them a call and ask if there any any special offers for audi a6 winter tyres/wheels set - that's what I've done.

[A6S]

Just a quick question. When do you guys fit your summer wheels/tyres back on?
Was thinking end of the March as I can't see it snowing any time soon

[RhysoTDI]

Just a quick question. When do you guys fit your summer wheels/tyres back on?
Was thinking end of the March as I can't see it snowing any time soon


I used to refit mine when the average temps were nearing double digits again. Trouble is its hard to predict exactly when that is!!!

[A6S]

I used to refit mine when the average temps were nearing double digits again. Trouble is its hard to predict exactly when that is!!!

Double digits in this country is rare😄
Just checked the weather forecast and its gonna snow next week just when I was thinking its time to fit the summer tyres back on

[Splash]

Wait till Easter Monday unless you're driving hard that weekend. I've had mine MOT'd on Winters nearer the end of April but then worried if the Tapley meter (or whatever they use these days) might give a poor brake test reading. My own rule of thumb is change when the lawn needs mowed.

[Bar Shaker]

Wait till Easter Monday unless you're driving hard that weekend. I've had mine MOT'd on Winters nearer the end of April but then worried if the Tapley meter (or whatever they use these days) might give a poor brake test reading. My own rule of thumb is change when the lawn needs mowed.

I mowed my grass end of Jan!!

[A6S]

Will Wait till the factors/gardener to pop round then think about changing over. I just don't want to wear out the winters when it gets too warm