Winter setup review: Replika Wheels 107A with Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3
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Winter setup review: Replika Wheels 107A with Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3
Hey guys,
I purchased these about a month ago and faced about 4 snow storms with them already so I thought I’d share my experience.
Replika 107A wheels: ~175$ CAD per wheel
R107A-88443+45 18X8 5x112mm 45 offset
These wheels are purposely made for Audi but fit the C63 (with 5mm spacers). I really like the design and they suit the C63 very well. Unknown weight (got them mounted with tires) but feel very light compared to stock. The price is simply unbeatable for the finish quality. The only downside I had was that the front brakes did not clear (by about 1mm on the outside) so I used the 5mm spacers I already had on both front and back. The car looks great (much better in person than on the pics below). Need to find MB centercaps the size of Audi's.
Verdict: Overall great wheel for a winter setup and the pricing is tough to beat. Just make sure you get spacers prior for the front (and back if you wish to).
Michelin pilot Alpin PA3 235-18-40 ~250$ CAD per tire
There was a 25cm snow storm the day after I installed them. I have read various reviews on them but let me tell you, they are incredible. The traction is great: I can park in deep snow with ice underneath and still get out fairly easily! Excellent on the highway and steep hills. This is my first winter in the C63 and I am very surprised how well the car handles, stops and accelerates with these on. Obviously you can’t floor the gas pedal in tight, snowy curves but the combination of tires and good traction control makes it very impressive on ice and snow.
Verdict: Would buy again any day and fully worth the price. Excellent traction in all conditions. Very little noise too.
Have a good winter and drive safe!
I purchased these about a month ago and faced about 4 snow storms with them already so I thought I’d share my experience.
Replika 107A wheels: ~175$ CAD per wheel
R107A-88443+45 18X8 5x112mm 45 offset
These wheels are purposely made for Audi but fit the C63 (with 5mm spacers). I really like the design and they suit the C63 very well. Unknown weight (got them mounted with tires) but feel very light compared to stock. The price is simply unbeatable for the finish quality. The only downside I had was that the front brakes did not clear (by about 1mm on the outside) so I used the 5mm spacers I already had on both front and back. The car looks great (much better in person than on the pics below). Need to find MB centercaps the size of Audi's.
Verdict: Overall great wheel for a winter setup and the pricing is tough to beat. Just make sure you get spacers prior for the front (and back if you wish to).
Michelin pilot Alpin PA3 235-18-40 ~250$ CAD per tire
There was a 25cm snow storm the day after I installed them. I have read various reviews on them but let me tell you, they are incredible. The traction is great: I can park in deep snow with ice underneath and still get out fairly easily! Excellent on the highway and steep hills. This is my first winter in the C63 and I am very surprised how well the car handles, stops and accelerates with these on. Obviously you can’t floor the gas pedal in tight, snowy curves but the combination of tires and good traction control makes it very impressive on ice and snow.
Verdict: Would buy again any day and fully worth the price. Excellent traction in all conditions. Very little noise too.
Have a good winter and drive safe!
Last edited by chief63; Dec 27, 2010 at 11:41 AM.
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Personnally I don't see how a 4000lbs RWD car could do much better in the snow than at the moment, having no issues whatsoever. Maybe because I was expecting the car to do far worst.
Your blacked out grill looks awesome
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What width are you running? I drove the car in lots of snow, still it was dry fluffy snow, not the wet stuff, so less slippery. I haven't seen an official side by side comparison on tire rack, so I don't know how they compare.
Personnally I don't see how a 4000lbs RWD car could do much better in the snow than at the moment, having no issues whatsoever. Maybe because I was expecting the car to do far worst.
thanks, did that yesterday. I actually blacked out the 2 mid grills only and will keep everything as it is. Waiting on my new MB emblem, got my old one stolen and the dealer gave me the wrong one as a replacement...
Personnally I don't see how a 4000lbs RWD car could do much better in the snow than at the moment, having no issues whatsoever. Maybe because I was expecting the car to do far worst.
thanks, did that yesterday. I actually blacked out the 2 mid grills only and will keep everything as it is. Waiting on my new MB emblem, got my old one stolen and the dealer gave me the wrong one as a replacement...
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That being said, traction on 255s will be limited in the snow.
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