Omega Owners Forum

Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: teddy on 05 March 2011, 12:00:42

Title: Winter tyres and alloys
Post by: teddy on 05 March 2011, 12:00:42

Anyone used winter tyres? Thinking of getting a set for next winter.
Alloys, will the Astra 5 stud ones fit? Or does anyone know what Vauxhall alloys will fit a 2001 Oemga?

Title: Re: Winter tyres and alloys
Post by: V6 CDX-er on 05 March 2011, 12:37:01

I've had winter tyres on both my wifes car and my daily snotters for a number of years now. Always favoured Vredestein SnowTracs.

The difference that they make to grip, turn-in, braking distances etc, is remarkable. Well worth the money, especially in our neck of the woods.

Title: Re: Winter tyres and alloys
Post by: omegod on 05 March 2011, 16:29:37

They tend to be a lot cheaper on ebay during summertime

Title: Re: Winter tyres and alloys
Post by: teddy on 06 March 2011, 13:03:24

Anyone know what Vauxhall alloys will fit Omega? Been looking at a set of Astra ones......Five stud......

Title: Re: Winter tyres and alloys
Post by: V6 CDX-er on 06 March 2011, 13:13:25

Quote

Anyone know what Vauxhall alloys will fit Omega? Been looking at a set of Astra ones......Five stud......

With winter tyres I'd be tempted to use the 15" steelies all round.

Title: Re: Winter tyres and alloys
Post by: ffcgary1 on 06 March 2011, 15:10:29

check the offset for the fitment of astra alloys, but if poss fit one on the front to make sure it does not foul the caliper or back plate before buying, or just get a spare set of omega wheels. :y

Title: Re: Winter tyres and alloys
Post by: Shackeng on 06 March 2011, 18:11:29

Quote

Anyone know what Vauxhall alloys will fit Omega? Been looking at a set of Astra ones......Five stud......

Errr, Omega OE maybe?

Title: Re: Winter tyres and alloys
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 March 2011, 18:47:41

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/jantlastik/wintertirestest.jpg)

I personally recommend ultragrip 7+   ..