How do you like the tires so far? I put a set of the Conti Extreme Contact DWS on my '08 V10 in 275/45-19 guise a week ago; so far, so good in dry and light snow. I'm looking forward to the 540 treadwear rating.

 

I really like them so far..... I had been running the Conti Cross Contact LX's with excellent results. I am religious about air pressure and 5K rotations. I averaged (35K-40K) on each set and I'm expecting similar results with these.

 

My TDI had Goodyear Eagle LS2s on it when I picked it up in October, in a snow storm. Miserable excuses for tires, more of a design for luxury cars. I have 18" Blizzaks mounted for my winter shoes now, but took them off last week in anticipation of a trip to the warm southwest for some cactus league pre-season baseball.

 

By going to a 18X9.5in mag, what tire width are you running now?

 

I am still running a 255/55. It is pushing the top end of the specifications but they seem to fit fine. I wanted to go larger but the tire selection was limited and I didn't like was was offered.

 

looks almost oem. very nice.

 

I'm also a happy 07 V10 owner, got to ask how much maintenance have you done. I'm trying to decide on the warranty. it's been perfect so far at 47K, it's making it hard to buy something I might never use.

 

Mike,

My post 50K repairs consist of drive shaft center bearing and a thermostat. I am not a believer in extended warranties and try to do most work myself. I would rather have use of the $3K spent on a warranty purchase for other purposes.

My goal is to reach 200K miles. I changed all the fluids at 80K despite VW's lifetime recommendation in support of this goal. My major concern is the transmission as it seems to be the weakest link in the equation.

 

Great stock look - looks like you take great care of your beloved ride!

 

Are those the "Zehn" in 18 inch? I was thinking about a pair in 20inch.

 

Yes. Zehn, 18 x 9.5 with 49mm offset.

 

what size tires are your running with your new wheels. I am looking at the same tires for my 08 Touareg... Your vehicle looks great.........

 

The tires pictured are 255/55/18's. However, I swapped them out for 285/50/18's and it looks much better.

 

Uaoo!
Beautiful, can you put please a picture of overall.
I want to put this dimension for winter, but in Europe no longer find this size tire for snow.

 

Yes. However, it will be late next week before I am able to post with photos.

You should be able to find the 255/55's available in a snow tire. Nokian's?

Unfortunately, the 285/50's are a limited production size and are offered in "all season" trim and not considered a winter tire.

 

what do you want for the stock wheels. Will they fit a 2004 v8 ?