2014 Simply Tire early bird winter buy discount - GTA

@TimD, Allen has started his early bird buy thread now. Full price list will be up next week (week of 9/23/14 est.)

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Bobblehead thanks for the heads up!

Are you going to get them to mount by November?

@TimD, Allen has started his early bird buy thread now. Full price list will be up next week (week of 9/23/14 est.)

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Got the package pricing! Go to the link @bobblehead posted earlier at RFD above for more info on how to get onto the group buy. Also mention Bobblehead and TimmyD referred you! Email allen att simplytire dot com

Always good to get brownie points

I'm probably going for Option 6 package with Bridgestone Blizzak DMV1 109R XL - $2,200.00

Going to need wheel spacers in the back and maybe tire pressure monitors - you think we can go without?

I suspect not since we have live pressure monitoring in our cars and want to keep an eye on things w/ torque splits running on a square setup. Probably just answered my own question.

I'll ask for pics of the BBS' and also if there are any other lower priced options than the BBS' (I'm not as fancy as some folks around here!).

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Hey Tim,

I ordered these BBS wheels especially for the Macan

Macan S
18” Options:
Option 1 - $2,030.00
4 x 255-55-18 Conti Barum Polaris 3 109H XL
4 x 18” BBS SR Wheels (Gunmetal)
4 x Plastic Tire Bags
4 x Mount, Balance and Install

Option 2 package with Kumho I’Zen RV KC15 109H XL - $2,110.00
Option 3 package with Hankook RW11 iPike 109T XL - $2,150.00
Option 4 package with Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6 109Q XL - $2,160.00
Option 5 package with Yokohama IG51V 109T XL - $2,170.00
Option 6 package with Bridgestone Blizzak DMV1 109R XL - $2,200.00
Option 7 package with Michelin Latitude Alpin HP 109V XL - $2,230.00
Option 8 package with Michelin Xi2 Latitude 109T XL - $2,240.00
Option 9 package with Toyo Observe GSi-5 109H - $2,280.00
Option 10 package with Hankook W310 iCept 109V XL - $2,280.00
Option 11 package with Pirelli Winter Carving Edge 109T XL - $2,340.00
Option 12 package with Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow 109H XL - $2,390.00
Option 13 package with Continental 4x4Contact SSR RFT 109H XL- $2,430.00
Option 14 package with Dunlop Wintersport 3D 105H - $2,480.00
Option 15 package with Dunlop Wintersport 3D 109V XL - $2,560.00
Option 16 package with Michelin Latitude Alpin HP ZP RFT 109H - $2,580.00
Option 17 package with Goodyear Ultra Grip SUV RFT 109H XL - $2,610.00
Option 18 package with Pirelli Scorpion Winter RFT 109H XL - $2,620.00
Option 19 package with Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT 109H XL - $2,660.00
Option 20 package with Dunlop Grandtrek WTM3 RFT 109H XL - $2,790.00

Pricing:
Pricing above does not yet include earlybird wheel/tire package discounts or mail in rebates.

Confirming “Package” Purchase:
Once you’ve decided on a package, and wish to purchase with us, I can send you an invoice, and you can see the breakdown. If you leave a deposit by November 2nd, we will apply a $50 discount to your wheel/tire package. Deposits can be left by telephone, speak to any of our sales reps once you receive the invoice. Please make sure your phone number is in this email somewhere.


Mail in Rebates (winter):
Michelin - $70 (TBD)
Bridgestone - $70 (Oct 15 – Nov 30)
Continental - $65 (Oct 1 – Dec 15)
General - $35 (Oct 1 – Dec 15)
Hankook W310 - $70 (Nov 1 – Dec 31)
Hankook W606, W419, RW11 - $40 (Nov 1 – Dec 31)
Yokohama - $70 (Sep 15 – Dec 15)


- Leaving a phone number and appointment times, will help expedite booking you in.

- All tire quotes in this email include mounting, balancing, new valves, and installation.

- Prices do not yet include $5.43 per tire Ontario Tire Stewardship Fee or 13% HST.
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Some more info from Allen at SimplyTire's Winter Wheel & Tire packages and some other conversations I've been having regarding SimplyTire's 255-55-18 square setup:

- No spacers needed
- TPMS is extra $350 in total
- $150 less in the package for the Rial P10 (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...8&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Brand)

Who's getting Winter Tires and opting to NOT put on TPMS? Any reasons why we should/shouldn't bother?

Macan S
18” Options:
Option 1 - $2,030.00
4 x 255-55-18 Conti Barum Polaris 3 109H XL
4 x 18” BBS SR Wheels (Gunmetal)
4 x Plastic Tire Bags
4 x Mount, Balance and Install

Option 2 package with Kumho I’Zen RV KC15 109H XL - $2,110.00
Option 3 package with Hankook RW11 iPike 109T XL - $2,150.00
Option 4 package with Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6 109Q XL - $2,160.00
Option 5 package with Yokohama IG51V 109T XL - $2,170.00
Option 6 package with Bridgestone Blizzak DMV1 109R XL - $2,200.00
Option 7 package with Michelin Latitude Alpin HP 109V XL - $2,230.00
Option 8 package with Michelin Xi2 Latitude 109T XL - $2,240.00
Option 9 package with Toyo Observe GSi-5 109H - $2,280.00
Option 10 package with Hankook W310 iCept 109V XL - $2,280.00
Option 11 package with Pirelli Winter Carving Edge 109T XL - $2,340.00
Option 12 package with Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow 109H XL - $2,390.00
Option 13 package with Continental 4x4Contact SSR RFT 109H XL- $2,430.00
Option 14 package with Dunlop Wintersport 3D 105H - $2,480.00
Option 15 package with Dunlop Wintersport 3D 109V XL - $2,560.00
Option 16 package with Michelin Latitude Alpin HP ZP RFT 109H - $2,580.00
Option 17 package with Goodyear Ultra Grip SUV RFT 109H XL - $2,610.00
Option 18 package with Pirelli Scorpion Winter RFT 109H XL - $2,620.00
Option 19 package with Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT 109H XL - $2,660.00
Option 20 package with Dunlop Grandtrek WTM3 RFT 109H XL - $2,790.00

Pricing:
Pricing above does not yet include earlybird wheel/tire package discounts or mail in rebates.

Confirming “Package” Purchase:
Once you’ve decided on a package, and wish to purchase with us, I can send you an invoice, and you can see the breakdown. If you leave a deposit by November 2nd, we will apply a $50 discount to your wheel/tire package. Deposits can be left by telephone, speak to any of our sales reps once you receive the invoice. Please make sure your phone number is in this email somewhere.


Mail in Rebates (winter):
Michelin - $70 (TBD)
Bridgestone - $70 (Oct 15 – Nov 30)
Continental - $65 (Oct 1 – Dec 15)
General - $35 (Oct 1 – Dec 15)
Hankook W310 - $70 (Nov 1 – Dec 31)
Hankook W606, W419, RW11 - $40 (Nov 1 – Dec 31)
Yokohama - $70 (Sep 15 – Dec 15)


- Leaving a phone number and appointment times, will help expedite booking you in.

- All tire quotes in this email include mounting, balancing, new valves, and installation.

- Prices do not yet include $5.43 per tire Ontario Tire Stewardship Fee or 13% HST.
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I suspect these are what Allen brought in for the package. Should look pretty good on my white Macan even if only 18"

BBS SR (Satin Himalaya Grey) Alloy Wheels (Alloys) - Rimstyle.com

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...elCloseUp&wheelMake=BBS&wheelModel=SR&wheelFinish=Anthracite+Painted&tab=wheels

 

Out of the 20 options listed above, only 3 are NO spec: #14 , 15 and 18 + $350 TPMS.




Are NO spec necessary?

 

You don't need Porsche N0 spec. You should be fine at whatever you choose, assuming you are not going to take the Macan to the track even in the winter time.

 

I use Jensen Tire here in Oakville for our switch overs and was curious as to what they could do. Here is what they came back with (below). Any thoughts with regards to the rims, cost?

"we don't deal in rial rims -we have two rim options from fast wheels.ca model (nemesis) & replika .ca model ( r-152) cost $200.00 per rim for either. 235/60r18 blizzak dmv1 $237.00 per-255/55r18 $240.92 per -sensors $90.00 per -all four with tax everything in $2350.08 can do either size for this price -the rims are both hub centric"

 

The 'Nemesis' only comes with 18 * 8 et 42 has a pretty high offset. In comparing to the stock set

The variance for front : 21mm less clearance for the front strut/suspension and 21mm retraction inwards of the wheel.

The variance for rear : 8mm less clearance for the rear strut/suspension and 34mm retraction inwards of the wheel.

The front variance may be a concern. As for the rear, the tire of 255 may not fit the 18 * 8 wheels properly. For this wheel size, 245 would be the max. Thus, that would be the logical choice may have to be 235/60/18 square setup.


The 'R-152' only comes with 18 * 8 et 35. Still high offset. In comparing to the stock set


The variance for front: 14mm less clearance for the front strut/suspension and 14mm retraction inwards of the wheel

The variance for rear: 1mm less clearance for the rear strut/suspension and 27mm retraction inwards of the wheel.

It would seem between these two wheels, the R-152 has a slightly better fitment due to clearance. Just my 2 cents.

 

Thanks bobblehead, I think I will go 235/60r18 all around as it will be good to be able to rotate the tires.

 

If you want those aftermarket wheels push back out to the stock setting, then you will need spacers.

For the Replika wheel, 15mm spacers for the front and 25mm spacers for the rear. But then you now need extended lug bolts as the OEM ones will not fit.

 

I just ordered a set of Replica 30s in gun metal with Hakka 8 SUVs, w/ sensors and Porsche caps. Wheels remind of the 911 Turbo wheels from a couple of years ago...best deal I found, and I have looked far and wide.

If you are in the Montreal area, I highly recommend. I think they offer shipping too. Check it out.

pneu.ca....ask for Philip.

 

My opinion is I don't like seeing less clearance for the front strut because when you are making a full lock to lock steering wheel turn, the chance of rubbing with such relative high variance (14mm) may be a big issue, the worst case is it may damage the tires unknowingly. In the end, it may be borderline acceptable (based on mathematical calculation). Lastly, if there is too much snow & ice built up in the suspension area, it may create steering issue in some case due to the narrower clearance of the strut/suspension. Just be careful when choosing the wheels.

Those proposed wheels are really meant for the Audi Q5 setup. But since nobody has test fitted one yet, it would be highly advisable to get the shop to mount one for test fitment before finalizing the order. just my 2 cents.

 

^ thanks TimD for the update.

I opt to put TPMS in my set. I hate to see the warning message that TPMS is malfunction for 6 months of the year. It will drive me insane.

 

Bought my winter setup from Simply Tire today. I went with the staggered setup on 18's - will switch my summers to the BBS and my winters to the OEMs for a slightly different look. Allen and Andy were great and worked with me to get it right. Better hurry though - they are starting to book up.

 

You're right. I'd probably go nuts seeing the TPMS malfunction lights.

I'm a data geek so I'll probably end up regretting not getting them. Having the car for the next 5 yrs+ should be worth it the up-front cost.

Called Allen today, going for the Blizzak DM-V1's on the 18" square setup.

Install by appointment only. Set Nov 11. He says once the snow flies / last week of Nov hits, it's game over for appointments/bookings.

 

Mine is booked for Sunday, Nov 9 @ 1pm.

Almost the earliest I have ever put on the winter set. The earliest was last week of October.

 

Hello,

I am relatively a novice for winter tires....Most of the packages seen available for the Macan is square setup, is there any particular reason why one wouldn't want to go square?

I have 20" summer tires now so definitely will need a set of winter's....

 

Since the Macan has a rear biased setup awd, the tires are setup staggered for a bit more traction and better stance. To go staggered on winter, you can maintain this setup if you wish but not absolutely required.

There are Macan owners wanting to rotate the 4 tires as to give a longer life by doing so. Also, it really comes down to finding the right wheels (if go aftermarket) for the square setup as you are still trying to maintain to the closest OEM spec as possible.

 

does anyone know if porsche will allow you to order the oem wheels with winter tires? i know they give you the option between all season and summers.

 

I don't see why out. Your dealer can confirm.

Alternatively, dealer can swap them out when your car is here with the factory all season or summer. The winter set would probably worth less on face value, thus the dealer would gain

 

Hey Everyone,

I ended up going with NOKIAN HAKKAPELIITTA 8 SUV - STUDDED TIRES
They will be mounted on my 21" rims from Wheeldynamics.net

I wanted to maintain the sporty looks. I got factory OE sizes.

Front
265/40-21
Rear
295/35-21

My dealer told me these are the best winter tires you can get for your Porsche.
Though without the N0 rating currently, they said there would be no problems.
I should have them mounted mid next week. I will take some pictures for you guys.

 

Not all Cdn cities are allowed to use studded tires. Next choice would be Hakka R2SUV

 

winter set is now on - let it snow

 

This option from Tire Rack works for 19" tires in the recommended 235/55 and 255/50 sizes (michelin, Hakka, Pirelli). I chose Hakka R2 SUV from Kal Tire to be mounted on those rims. Note the rims are the same front and rear but are within the parameters for mounting the specified tire sizes according to Tire Rack.



Items shipping from South Bend, Indiana BY UPS Standard (Canada)
UPS Standard (Canada)Estimated Delivery Date: Tue, 11/11

Wheels
Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total
19x8.5 Axis Model Two Matte Graphite Silver
for 2015 Porsche Macan S 11/04/14 4 $249.00 $996.00
Important Notes:
Front: Reuse OE lug bolts and center cap.
Optional Titanium Grey Valve Sleeve and Valve Cap
for 2015 Porsche Macan S In Stock 4 $2.99 $11.96
Required Valve
for 2015 Porsche Macan S In Stock 4 $8.00 $32.00
433MHz Tire Pressure Sensor
for 2015 Porsche Macan S In Stock 4 $55.00 $220.00
Shipping Sub-Total: $150.68
Excise Tax: $0.00
HST: $175.46
PST: $0.00
Duty: $59.76
Provincial Tire Fee: $0.00
Brokerage Fee: $30.00
Order Total (USD): $1,675.86

 

LET IT SNOW!

4 x 255-55-18 Bridgestone Blizzak DMV1 109R XL
4 x 18” BBS SR Wheels (Gunmetal)
4 x Plastic Tire Bags
4 x Mount, Balance and Install

TPMS sensors:

When you get in the car, it will ask you if you changed your tires, you go thru tire settings and indicate new 18" winters and you're good to go. Also, I'm definitely glad I got them. The dash light, and the MFD warning is annoying. Warning shows up in 3 places (dash, mfd, and also text warning on mfd).

Impressions: Not as nice as my 20's with AS. Definitely more floaty/squirmy. Rides softer over speed bumps. I need to slow down on on/off ramps. Stance on a square setup looks OK to me! Porsche Centre Caps fit! Pretty quiet in the cabin still! I can't say I am experiencing a noticeable db difference between the 20s and the 18' winters.

I'm excited to get some heavy snow. This thing is going to be a tank. Might be the ultimate winter setup.

Plastic tire bags for my 20s weren't really bags. They were more like 2 plastic sheets sandwiched together and tied. So air can get at my rubber. Probably b/c the wheels are too wide?

SimplyTire did a great job otherwise. Had tire shine on my new winters and they loaded the back of my Macan very well (used cardboard between the tires and rear hatch). Although I think the 'proper' way to have put my centre caps on would have had the crest point down toward the valve stem... but I'll let that slide.

cc @Old Tiger cc @2crunchy

 

TPMS sensors:
When you get in the car, it will ask you if you changed your tires, you go thru tire settings and indicate new 18" winters and you're good to go. Also, I'm definitely glad I got them. The dash light, and the MFD warning is annoying. Warning shows up in 3 places (dash, mfd, and also text warning on mfd).

Question: after you indicated 18" winters how long did it take for the warning lights to go off? And what tire pressure are you running on your Blizzaks - same for front and rear?

 

Hey TimD,

I am not a happy man. Simply did not put tire shine onto mine. I am going to file a formal protest to Allen. :|

 

Those look amazing @TimD!!!


I can't wait till I get my car as I have the exact same setup. Not sure how the gun metal will look on Agate Grey.


I'm a little confused - did you forgo TPMS which caused the warnings or did you have them installed and the warnings came on but went away after time?


Did Simply Tire include the BBS centre caps as well?


FYI, since you and @bobblehead have your winters installed, snow will be delayed this winter.

 

Heading up North (North Bay/Sudbury) to do a comprehensive winter drive this weekend !

Will report back ! or Not ... may wind up having way too much fun snow drifting up there

 

These look close to the oem sport designs, but darker. The rubber is still not delivered.

 

Anyone check out the 20" verde parallax on tire rack ? I like the look.

 

Anyone check out the 20" verde parallax on tire rack ? I like the look.

20" is for summer use, the reartires are 295 wide...Definitely not good for winter driving on slick & icy roads in Calgary. not to mention the big pot holes that will demand the rims easily and blow the tires out

 

For me there are three reasons for winter tires on dedicated rims.
1. I like the increased performance you get by using summer tires and winter tires in the appropriate seasons.
2. Summer 20's are $1500 per set. Winter 19's are $950 per set. I love the idea that High Performance winter tires are cheaper than standard performance all seasons, and it saves wear on the summer tires to boot.
3. Kinda like how the ladies like to put different color towels in the bathroom to change the look, I like to put different wheels on the car to change the look of it. I've got a floor jack and room in the garage to store the tire set that isn't in use, so the swap out is no big deal.

 

I agree! Same reasoning for me.

 

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Thanks Tim. I saw your pics the other day - winter tire package looks great. I appreciated the other member who posted the photoshoped version of your Macan in agate grey as thats what my Macan is. Getting them put on Nov 28 at SimplyTire.
I was just at SimplyTire last week with my wife's BMW X5d - putting on new Bridgestone Blizzak DMV's. Very pleased with that tire and my first experience with SimplyTire. Very efficient and great price. Thanks @bobblehead and Tim for making this suggestion - good find.

 

Thanks Tim. I saw your pics the other day - winter tire package looks great. I appreciated the other member who posted the photoshoped version of your Macan in agate grey as thats what my Macan is. Getting them put on Nov 28 at SimplyTire.
I was just at SimplyTire last week with my wife's BMW X5d - putting on new Bridgestone Blizzak DMV's. Very pleased with that tire and my first experience with SimplyTire. Very efficient and great price. Thanks @bobblehead and Tim for making this suggestion - good find.

So there is another Agate Grey with BBS SR's in the GTA. If you see your twin make sure to high beam me or wave!

 

I have been buying tires & wheels from Simply for a few years already and overall fair pricing and good service are the key.