20" snow tires
11-29-2004, 08:29 PM
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20" snow tires
Heard that a dealer on east coast is selling 20" Continental snow tires 275/40/20. Apparently these are not available in U.S. They got them shipped from Europe.
Any feedback on these tires from Euro owners?
Any feedback on these tires from Euro owners?
11-30-2004, 08:07 PM
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20" Snow Tires
I got mine from Tire Rack. They work pretty good. Sunday we got about 6" -7" in Denver. I had no problems.
Let me know if I can help.
Francisco
2004 Cayenne TT
2004 Turbo Cab
2004 HD RoadGlide
2002 C4S
2001 HD Duece
Let me know if I can help.
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2004 Cayenne TT
2004 Turbo Cab
2004 HD RoadGlide
2002 C4S
2001 HD Duece
11-30-2004, 09:05 PM
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Tahoeblue,
I got that same issue that's why I sticked with the 18, there was a 19 inch for sale B4 I bought my 18's, but i couldnt find the tires I needed in 19..now Pirelli offers it
I got that same issue that's why I sticked with the 18, there was a 19 inch for sale B4 I bought my 18's, but i couldnt find the tires I needed in 19..now Pirelli offers it
11-30-2004, 10:13 PM
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I just picked up the 2004-2005 Porsche approved OE tires booklet from the dealer.
No winter (as defined as having the Snowflake-on-the-Mountain symbol branded on the sidewall) in 20"
Only one in the 19, Pirelli Scorpion Ice&Snow 255/50R-19.
Three in the 18's, Dunlop Grandtrek WT M2 235/60R-18, Pirelli Scorpion Ice&Snow 235/60R-18 and Pirelli Scorpion Ice&Snow 255/55R-18.
The east coast dealer you mentioned is probably getting the tires from Canada; a coworker with an Infiniti FX got his 20" snow tires from Canada last year as they were not yet DOT/US available.
I also recommend 18" tires for winter driving, based solely on aspect ratio. I picked up a set of 4 Cayenne wheels/Dunlops from my dealer last year for $2100 out the door. Free changeovers from between my mounted 20's and 18's.
No winter (as defined as having the Snowflake-on-the-Mountain symbol branded on the sidewall) in 20"
Only one in the 19, Pirelli Scorpion Ice&Snow 255/50R-19.
Three in the 18's, Dunlop Grandtrek WT M2 235/60R-18, Pirelli Scorpion Ice&Snow 235/60R-18 and Pirelli Scorpion Ice&Snow 255/55R-18.
The east coast dealer you mentioned is probably getting the tires from Canada; a coworker with an Infiniti FX got his 20" snow tires from Canada last year as they were not yet DOT/US available.
I also recommend 18" tires for winter driving, based solely on aspect ratio. I picked up a set of 4 Cayenne wheels/Dunlops from my dealer last year for $2100 out the door. Free changeovers from between my mounted 20's and 18's.
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12-02-2004, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ltc
I also recommend 18" tires for winter driving, based solely on aspect ratio. I picked up a set of 4 Cayenne wheels/Dunlops from my dealer last year for $2100 out the door. Free changeovers from between my mounted 20's and 18's.
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12-02-2004, 11:40 AM
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I live in Slovenia (Europe) and have 20" Continental snow tires 275/40/20 installed on my Cayenne TT.
No real experience till now, just driving on highway at dry or wet roads, still no snow at our part of Europe.
Some people said that these are perfect tire solutions for all winter conditions (dry roads, wet roads and occasionally snow), but other said I could have a problem on snow.
Any real life experience ?
No real experience till now, just driving on highway at dry or wet roads, still no snow at our part of Europe.
Some people said that these are perfect tire solutions for all winter conditions (dry roads, wet roads and occasionally snow), but other said I could have a problem on snow.
Any real life experience ?
