Tyres

[birdmansa6]

I've done 17k miles and my tyres are down to 3mm at front and 4mm at rear.
So the question is do I replace with same as before Pirelli Pzero. 255.35.Y20 or go for a different make that's hopefully quitter and more MPG than the Pirellis. I have found these online. Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT
255/35 R20 Y (97)
The Pirelli spec is E on fuel, B on rain and 73dB
The Dunlop is C on fuel, A on rain and 69dB.

Any of you thought on the above or indeed any other tyres you can recommend would be much appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.

[Mark 2805]

I am still in my B8 A4 tdi with Allroad on order for March delivery. In my A4 i have always used Continental Sport Contact. I do mainly motorway miles but am getting approx 30k to a set. They seem to wear really evenly so always replace 4 at a time. Cost about £165 a corner for 245.40.Y18. Although your will be more expensive due to size to get almost double the mileage should be ideal.

[john2107]

Have always switched to Vredestein Sessantas on my last two Audi's once the original Pirellis have worn. Nothing but praise for them. Am running on OEM Pirellis on my latest A6 but can't wait to get rid of them. Vredesteins much quieter in my experience and the set on my previous A6 had done 32k when I traded it in.

[neilos100]

You'll get a lot of different answers to this thread.....everyone has their own favourite tyre...end of the day you have three choices....

1. Budget. Like Nankang, Linglong or Kingdong. Don't bother with any of these...rubbish tyres at rock-bottom prices.

2.Mid- Range. Brands such as Hankook, Barum, Kumho. Some of these can actually be very good indeed and you dont have to pay the price of premiums. Some however are not so good (Marangoni). Often the brands are owned by larger companies e.g. Barum is owned by Continental...its what I have on my A6 Avant.

3. Premium. Michelin, Pirelli, Continental etc. The most expensive of tyres but some would argue the best. Tend to have the latest tread pattern and rubber compound and its this research youre paying your money for.

Good luck with the search....only you can decide what is right for you but I would urge you to stay well clear of the first paragraph above!

Neil

[JimC64]

You'll get a lot of different answers to this thread.....everyone has their own favourite tyre...end of the day you have three choices....

1. Budget. Like Nankang, Linglong or Kingdong. Don't bother with any of these...rubbish tyres at rock-bottom prices.

2.Mid- Range. Brands such as Hankook, Barum, Kumho. Some of these can actually be very good indeed and you dont have to pay the price of premiums. Some however are not so good (Marangoni). Often the brands are owned by larger companies e.g. Barum is owned by Continental...its what I have on my A6 Avant.

3. Premium. Michelin, Pirelli, Continental etc. The most expensive of tyres but some would argue the best. Tend to have the latest tread pattern and rubber compound and its this research youre paying your money for.

Good luck with the search....only you can decide what is right for you but I would urge you to stay well clear of the first paragraph above!

Neil

+1 from me on all of the above

I've done over a million miles on Pirelli's, Continentals and Bridgestones and have always found them to be great tyres, but like all premium products you will pay a premium price.

Currently my A6, my wifes Passat and sons X type, Vauxhall Vectra all running Barum Bravuris 2 as made by Continental but at half the price.

Tyres are a hotbed for discussions / arguements as are oils / fuels etc etc

Its your car, your money, your safety and ultimately your choice.

Good luck whatever you decide to go for.

[Wuffles]

Slight thread hijack but does anyone have experience of these?

http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogu...&tyre=19338238


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[ti rich]

I started with the Pirelli's from new. Moved to the Dunlop and now have Michelins on.

To be honest the Pirelli's were the best so far. The Dunlops lasted about 30-40% less miles than the Pirelli's. The Michelins will probably out last both BUT the amount of grip has gone down for sure especially in the wet. The car also feels even more vague on the Michelins - in fact i keep checking to see if i have a puncture. This is strange as i am generally a Michelin fan!

Remember that when switching from a worn tyre to a new one the MPG will be worse as you have an increased rotational mass.

[neilos100]

Slight thread hijack but does anyone have experience of these?

http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogu...&tyre=19338238


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Yes...had them on my previous car, a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso and thought they were actually very good indeed.
Neil

[zollaf]

there is only one choice for me and thats an avon. i am on the ice tourings at the moment, what with it being winter and all that, and in the summer run zv5's. ok, they don't last as long as some but boy do they grip, especially in the wet. a few of my customers have gone over to them and all love them.

[Wuffles]

Yes...had them on my previous car, a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso and thought they were actually very good indeed.
Neil

Cheers, am interested as blackcircles have them quite cheap but they're rated quite highly by previous purchasers.

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