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11-01-2008
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I have a 06 v6 with 17 inch rims. I am looking for a tire that will be good on the freeway and good in the snow. I am in the mountains almost every weekend. Would it be easier if i went up a size because there are more options? I don't want to switch rims because i all ready had mine powdercoated. I like the way that the 18 bfg's look but they don't come in my size. I also like the way linder's open country's looked.
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11-01-2008
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#2 | | Senior Member
Touareg: 2007 V10 TDI Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago
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I just purchased Nitto Terra Grapplers 255/55R18 for exactly the same reason. I want a freeway driving ability and traction in snow when I go snowboarding. I had these installed on my second Touareg and I absolutelly love them.
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11-01-2008
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Touareg: 2010 V6 TDI Join Date: May 2006 Location: SLC, UT
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Originally Posted by californiacanadian  I have a 06 v6 with 17 inch rims. I am looking for a tire that will be good on the freeway and good in the snow. I am in the mountains almost every weekend. Would it be easier if i went up a size because there are more options? I don't want to switch rims because i all ready had mine powdercoated. I like the way that the 18 bfg's look but they don't come in my size. I also like the way linder's open country's looked. | You don't have to do the 255/60/17 stock size if you don't want to. I am rolling on a set of Nokian WR's in a 245/65/17 and they work just fine. The speedo reading is way closer in that size then the stock size.
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11-02-2008
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How about a 255/65/17 or 265/65/17 Bridgestone Dueler REVO? They are great tires on the road and they 110% kill it in the snow. They only tires better in the snow would be a dedicated snow tire.
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11-02-2008
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Touareg: 2007 V10 TDI Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago
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I would say about the same for Nitto Terra Grapplers, I had them in rough Ukrainian snow last winter and they were absolutelly great. I'm getting the same set for my Touareg in Chicago.
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11-02-2008
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#6 | | Fur Covered Admin
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Yes, the Bridgestone Dueler REVO. are good in the snow, as long as it's still relatively warm, and they are a great offroad and highway combo tire. Very quite with great handling. I've been running them for four years now and two different Touaregs.
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11-02-2008
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Thanks guys. I am going to check out both of those tires? Will i still have a lot of room if i go with the 265?
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11-02-2008
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Wider is not better for snow. You will have a tendency to float on the snow rather then going through it.
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True Yeti, but he is looking for a compromise tire and the BFG do just fine in that size.
To californiacanadian, you will have no problems with fitment in 265/65/17.
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Touareg: 2010 V6 TDI Join Date: May 2006 Location: SLC, UT
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Originally Posted by aircooled True Yeti, but he is looking for a compromise tire and the BFG do just fine in that size.
To californiacanadian, you will have no problems with fitment in 265/65/17. | As long as you are not disagreeing with me.  
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