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Would going from a 205/50-16 to a 215/60-16 cause any problems? Both sizes will fit on my OEM rims. Mike
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Replying to: lovetdi (Sep 30, 2007 8:34 am) |
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Hi, I have a 1998 Jetta GLX with tires size 205/50/15 on it. I need winter tires (live in vermont) and the closest size available seems to be the 195/55/15. I was wondering if that is the only winter tire size I could put on my car. Do you think a 195/60/15 would be okay? Thank you for your help.
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Has anyone any experience with these things called AutoSocks? They are a substitute for regular chains and seem to be highly thought of in Europe (were invented in Finland). The ease of putting them on and off my 06 TDI means a lot to me due to my advanced age. I know they wouldn't be allowed where chain controls are in effect, but I would just be using them around town instead of dedicated snow tires. Would appreciate any experience any of you have with them. |
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I have a 2005.5 Jetta. I got my 20K service and the dealer rotated the tires. Since they did that I've had a vibration that will not go away. I've had the tires balanced 5 times and the dealer said they friction tested them, but to no avail. The vibration starts at 45 ever so slight by 69 the steering wheel visably shakes, 72 the steering wheel doesn't shake, but the whole car is. The vibration doesn't go away even at 110mph. Not that I would go that fast, that would be wrong (my friend did it). The dealer will not get off the tires, they said it HAS to be the tires....what else could it be? Tirods? Steering column? I'm so frustrated, the dealer has been jerking me around and says I need new tires although they also said it's not the tires. PLEASE HELP ME, I'm at my wits end. I love my car but not with the vibration. I don't feel safe. Any help I would be ever so greatful!!! Juju 
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Replying to: juju1269 (Mar 31, 2008 1:16 pm) If the tires would be replaced at no cost to you, then I'd let the dealer go ahead. But if they expect you to pay any part, then I would want them to agree that there will be no charge to you should replacing the tires not fix the problem. I think when tires are out of balance the vibration peaks at a particular speed, then gets better at higher speeds...that has been my experience anyway. |
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If you had no problems with vibration before you had them rotated, perhaps the balance is way out on one of the tires[weight fell off]. Try an independent tire centre for help. ...Larry |
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Replying to: lovetdi (Sep 30, 2007 8:34 am) What is the OE tire size? What do you hope to accomplish by doing this? What did you do and how did it work out? |
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Replying to: lovetdi (Sep 30, 2007 8:34 am) However, there is no very good reason to do it. The true mpg would not be increased significantly and the overall gearing would be 5.1% taller, reducing performance. |
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Long story short. I hit something on the interstate and torn a hole in the side wall and put a "V" shaped notch in the wheel of my wifes 08 Wolfsburg. The wheel is holding air but it doesn't look like it should. The dealer told me to call an alloy wheel repair place and he said the wheel would be good as new. I thought it was nice of him because he said a new wheel for her Wolf is $240.00. Has anyone used an alloy repair place before??? Were you happy with the repair?? Or should i just buy a new wheel?? Thanks |
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