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Old 06 October 2014, 10:59 AM
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Default Winter tyres on Subaru OEM wheels - average 7mm tread

Four OEM Subaru 17" wheels, with Nokian winter (M+S mountain symbol) tyres 215/45R17 91V extra load. Selling because I sold the car.

Good points: amazing winter traction, save your summer wheels from road salt, tyres range 6 to 8mm, strong unwarped OEM wheels

Bad points: wheels are cosmetically poor with flaking lacquer, one tyre has sidewall splits so I bought a new one to replace it which is included in the sale but has not been fitted, not photographed.

Details of the tyres:
One new, never fitted WR G2 with 8mm tread
One WR A3, fitted to one of the wheels pictured, 7mm tread, no damage
Two WR G2, fitted to two of the wheels pictured, one with 7mm tread, one with 6mm tread, no damage.

G2 and A3 are very similar design and tread pattern, for puncture replacements I couldn't always get a G2. I was happy to mix the designs across an axle and had no issues. You will be able to have tread depths within 1mm across an axle and between so keep your diffs happy.

Sorry for poor pic:
https://flic.kr/p/pgnVby

Earlier picture of Legacy in the snow, it could push through this no problem. It could actually snow plough deep snow over the bonnet and block the wipers but still keep moving forwards:
https://flic.kr/p/925Bsa

Price:
£200 collect Fife only. For a nearly new set of tyres and effectively free wheels you don't have to worry about I hope this is considered a bargain. Buyer will have to get the new supplied fifth tyre fitted.

Contact:
PM or email to jcsbanks at Gmail dot com.

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Old 08 October 2014, 12:24 PM
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Welcome any comments on how to get rid of these. Wondered about taking the tyres off and selling them separately as they would have wider appeal and could potentially be sent by courier.
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PM replied to. Have seen on Pistonheads that Paisley Freight have a package to send four alloys and tyres for £30.50 or four tyres for a few pounds less.
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IMG_1117 by jcsbanks, on Flickr

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Yep that's right, parsiley freight, £30.50. I use them for wheels.
Put them on ebay on a auction they will defiantly sell. Put card board on faces of wheels and tape or shrink wrap them will be enough for courier.
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whats the stud pattern on these bud?
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5x100. Offset 48. Centre bore 56.1mm. Think they are 7J as the outer width is about 8", but I can't see this marked anywhere inside the wheel, just Made in Japan and OFFSET 48.

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