Tyres
Posted: 14 Feb 2007, 17:28
Looking at getting some audi A3 wheels which are 16's just wondering what tyre size/profile people are using as they don't come with tyres. Many thanks Andy C 
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Posted: 14 Feb 2007, 18:14
205/55 16's would be a good option.
Posted: 14 Feb 2007, 20:35
Check the PCD of the boltholes for the A3 before buying. Some are NOT 112 x 5 so I believe.
I`m using 215/60 x 16" 99 rated on 7J rims.
I`m using 215/60 x 16" 99 rated on 7J rims.
Re: Tyres
Posted: 14 Feb 2007, 20:42
andy_cull wrote:Looking at getting some audi A3 wheels
and some adapters?
A3 wheels, AFAIK, are 5x100..your T3 hubs are 5X112
don't buy them, is my advice
Re: Tyres
Posted: 14 Feb 2007, 20:44
chad wrote:andy_cull wrote:Looking at getting some audi A3 wheels
and some adapters?
A3 wheels, AFAIK, are 5x100..your T3 hubs are 5X112
don't buy them, is my advice
New style a3's 04 onwards are 5x112
Re: Tyres
Posted: 14 Feb 2007, 21:04
andysimpson wrote:New style a3's 04 onwards are 5x112
sorry then
thanks, i've learned something new today
Posted: 14 Feb 2007, 21:18
Just make sure you use commercial tyres, one with a 'C' in the tyre size........as a lot of car tyres haven't got adequate load ratings.
Use car tyres at your peril
Use car tyres at your peril
Posted: 14 Feb 2007, 21:23
excalibur wrote:Just make sure you use commercial tyres, one with a 'C' in the tyre size........as a lot of car tyres haven't got adequate load ratings.
Use car tyres at your peril
You just need a load rating of 94 or above, there are plenty of car tyres with these as long as you do not go with low profile tyres.
Posted: 14 Feb 2007, 21:46
well, for my own and passengers safety I wouldnt dream of using anything less than an 8 ply on a van.
Saw many a car tyre shredded after being used on a van when I was doing roadside assistance............it just isnt worth the risk
Saw many a car tyre shredded after being used on a van when I was doing roadside assistance............it just isnt worth the risk
Posted: 14 Feb 2007, 22:21
excalibur wrote:well, for my own and passengers safety I wouldnt dream of using anything less than an 8 ply on a van.
Saw many a car tyre shredded after being used on a van when I was doing roadside assistance............it just isnt worth the risk
94 meets requirements for rear of a t3 and exceeds the front, these tyres will have been tested way above what there rated for.
How many cars did you go to with shredded tyres? I see loads every week, nearly all down to under inflation (stupid drivers), or tread seperation which is an age thing mainly with continental or dunlop tyres.
From a safety point i would rather have car tyres which allow it go around corners rather than C rated tyres which make them slide around corners.
Posted: 15 Feb 2007, 07:37
yat won them. They are as you say from a 53 plate A3 so are the right PCD. The person didn't know the offset but they can't be that different from other audi wheels. Just need tyres, spacers, nuts/bolts etc know 
Posted: 16 Feb 2007, 20:23
Right got my wheels Today Wheel Chufed. However looking at tyres does anybody know the minimum load rating I should get 
Posted: 16 Feb 2007, 20:58
Go with Continental Vanco's.
8 ply, plenty enough load rating, good wear characteristics and handle well enough
8 ply, plenty enough load rating, good wear characteristics and handle well enough
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 00:33
I agree with excalibur van tyres for vans I use pirrelli P6 load rating 99.
(215X60/16)
(215X60/16)
Posted: 18 Feb 2007, 19:31
andy_cull wrote:Right got my wheels Today Wheel Chufed. However looking at tyres does anybody know the minimum load rating I should get
94