Snow: Wheels and tire choice for winter.
12-08-16, 03:05 PM
#16
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+1. The good news there is also any brake pads for the RCF will work just fine on the GSF as well.
12-08-16, 04:15 PM
#17
Are you 100% sure the rotor size is the same? Tire Rack told me you cannot fit 18s on the GSF and looking at it i think its doubtful as well. its tight with the 19s! If i could have gone to 18s i would have in a heartbeat. Then again, 18s are still pretty low profile and probably would not have made a huge difference. Wish i could fit some 16s for the snow!
12-08-16, 07:28 PM
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Are you 100% sure the rotor size is the same? Tire Rack told me you cannot fit 18s on the GSF and looking at it i think its doubtful as well. its tight with the 19s! If i could have gone to 18s i would have in a heartbeat. Then again, 18s are still pretty low profile and probably would not have made a huge difference. Wish i could fit some 16s for the snow!
If it fits on the RCF, it will fit on the GSF.
12-08-16, 09:21 PM
#19
Are you 100% sure the rotor size is the same? Tire Rack told me you cannot fit 18s on the GSF and looking at it i think its doubtful as well. its tight with the 19s! If i could have gone to 18s i would have in a heartbeat. Then again, 18s are still pretty low profile and probably would not have made a huge difference. Wish i could fit some 16s for the snow!
Lou
12-09-16, 10:13 AM
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12-09-16, 10:55 AM
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12-09-16, 11:02 AM
#24
Brrr, GLAD I'm not there. Before I retired I spent about 30% of my time on the road. I had a client in Killdeer ND, whom I visited a few times. One of those times was in the winter. I've NEVER been so cold in all my life. I was raised in New England and thought I knew cold, but nothing is as cold, in my experience, as ND. It's certainly NOT for me!
Lou
Lou
12-09-16, 11:06 AM
#25
Haha, could be. My TT RS was a blast in the snow, as long as it wasn't plowing the snow too bad. The ISF was really quite composed as well. Hoping this isn't the start of a super snowy winter, hell it isn't even officially winter yet....
12-09-16, 11:07 AM
#26
Brrr, GLAD I'm not there. Before I retired I spent about 30% of my time on the road. I had a client in Killdeer ND, whom I visited a few times. One of those times was in the winter. I've NEVER been so cold in all my life. I was raised in New England and thought I knew cold, but nothing is as cold, in my experience, as ND. It's certainly NOT for me!
Lou
Lou
12-09-16, 05:05 PM
#28
I will certainly check for you, I can't remember what is on there. I got lucky and the same winter wheels I ran on my TT RS fit nicely on the F. I believe I got a package deal on Tirebuyer.com. I'll post back when I have the info for you.
12-14-16, 11:40 PM
#30
You guys be very careful which 18" wheels you choose if that's what you decide to do. Maybe fit one before mounting tires and all. My 19s I got have about 2mm clearance from the inside rim to the calipers on the front. Its VERY tight! The same wheel in 18" would not fit. Not a chance. I will get a pic of the clearance. I'm sure some wheels will be more open inside but you really need to pay attention to the inside diameter of the wheels.