New 22's

AZBob · May 10, 2006

I bought new 22's a while a go. I finally got around to getting them on after I had a slow leak in one of the original Conti's. The originals lasted 25k miles.

Wheels are TSW Montage, 22"x10", chrome finish. Tires are BF Goodrich g-Force TA/KDW2 in 285/35/22. I got chrome wheel locks from Discount Tire (they're also who mounted and balanced) and transferred the valve stems and TPMS from the originals. Everything works perfectly. For some reason, all five lug bolts are locks instead of just one. Oh well, I don't care, the set cost the same as a regular, non-locking set. The only thing that is kind of sucky is that I have to keep five of the original lug bolts for the spare (since the aftermarket set is conical instead of spherical).

Performance: Car handles a little bit better, ride is slightly more stiff, and the tires make a little more noise due to their blocky pattern. I lost about 0.5 mpg with the bigger size/higher weight. Overall, I couldn't be more pleased. One day, when I get off my lazy butt, I will lower the car 1-1.5 inches via VagCom.

Tahoe · May 10, 2006

Cool tires!!

matthewf · May 10, 2006

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Bling :joy:

Teknoman · May 23, 2006

Quick Question from a Fellow "Zonie"

AZBob,

Love your new wheels/tires! Actually, I have same color/make/model/year Touareg, but with the grey leather interior. Also, looking to upgrade to 22" wheels and 35 profile performance tires.

May I ask where you purchased and at what ~price. Ironically, I also live in the Phoenix/Ahwatukee area...so if a local shop, would really be great.

Thx,
Teknoman

AZBob · May 23, 2006

I purchased the wheels and tires from http://www.gmpperformance.com/ and had them mounted at a Discount Tire near my house. However, when I went over to Discount, the sales person there showed me a lower price, and the mounting a balancing would have been less expensive.

So, my advice would be to check with the local Discount Tire (there's one on Chandler Blvd and 48th street) and see what they can do for you. Factor in the cost of tax, because it gets pretty high on stuff like this. The shipping at the aforementioned site was built into the price of the items, so there's no additional shipping charge (as far as I remember).

Oh, also, I got 20 chrome conical locking lug bolts from my local Discount as well for about $45 at the time I had them mounted (I called the day before and asked if they had any and what size I needed, and he got them the next day). I couldn't figure out what size I needed, and "locking" (keyed) ones that are conical are hard to find online even if you do know the size.

Teknoman · Jun 7, 2006

AZBob,

Thanks for the advice. I've gone to the Discount Tire you've recommended and working my deal. Considering various 20" vs. 22" wheel & tire combos. However, Discount Tire does appear to be an excellent source for TSW wheels.

I've also seen 22" "NAD5" wheels advertised on eBay (also in hyper silver). Can't seem to find any other website besides eBay. I'm kinda old school and don't completely trust eBay...so I'll probably buy local.

I'll post pics of my Touareg once "finished".

Rgds,
Teknoman

ahmet-drs · Jun 7, 2006

rıms are so cool..but maybe u can bought 285-40-22..

gqjeff · Sep 21, 2006

when you say lower with vag cam can oyu lower the height in the sport mode without effecting the other modes on the air suspension? Also does this void any warraty?

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