Tire recommendations

[orcars6]

Ok. Loved the Michelin PS2's and now apparently out of production/ PS3's were a little stiff! On to something else perhaps.. what Summer tires do you all recommend??? Thinking of Continental Dry/ Wet?

[cruzanrs6]

I've been running the Bridgestone RE760 Sport - for my summer tire - "A" directional thread, good tread life, excellent value at around $150/tire -

[Dmb408]

The Conti DW's were pretty good. Not the DWS's though.

[orcars6]

Leaving cost aside- what soft 'high performance' Summer tire do you all like? Again I liked the PS2's thus far but not available???

[Other_Erik]

Hi-po summer tires, I hands down recommend Pilot Super Sports. I've been running them on the Beast and can say they are phenomenal at gripping dry road. Wet road poses a bit of an issue, and I'm glad I have a second set of wheels with Blizzaks for the winter. Not sure where in NorCal you're at (whether you get any actual "winter"), and whether you make any trips to other areas, but my $0.02 are on PSS for the summer.

O_E

[marklar182]

PSS all the way. I ran them year round (Texas) on my RS6 and on the wife's A4.

[MaxRS6]

I've not tried these. However; I had "some friends" run them and tell me they liked them. Price is certainly low enough. This is more than less than .03 worth of advice as I have no experience with them.


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+Z+III&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=54YR8HTRZ3XL&tab=Sizes

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[marklar182]

I've not tried these. However; I had "some friends" run them and tell me they liked them. Price is certainly low enough. This is more than less than .03 worth of advice as I have no experience with them.


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+Z+III&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=54YR8HTRZ3XL&tab=Sizes

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These were on the wife's certified A4 when we bought it, they are LOUD! We had them pulled off and chucked them with 9/32 remaining. On her 2nd set of PSS's now.

[MaxRS6]

^Good to know and I won't go down that road.

[bakes]

PSS for me all around! Love them!

[Bigglezworth]

19" Pilot Super Sports during summer and 18" Blizzak LM-25's during Winter.

[4everRS]

Super sports for me too. Although I've pretty much ruined a set running them hard on the track. I'll be going with a dedicated track tire next season.

Tim, for some reason I thought you used nokians for winter duty...

[MaxRS6]

Sport Cups for the track- They are tried/tested by many...

[4everRS]

Sport Cups for the track- They are tried/tested by many...

I know those are great. So dang much money though. I was thinking bfg r1.

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab210/crocodile64/Mobile%20Uploads/303F83CA-83D8-4E25-9DC2-660888CEF995.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/crocodile64/media/Mobile%20Uploads/303F83CA-83D8-4E25-9DC2-660888CEF995.jpg.html)

I am looking for a decent set of wheels...

[Bigglezworth]

Super sports for me too. Although I've pretty much ruined a set running them hard on the track. I'll be going with a dedicated track tire next season.

Tim, for some reason I thought you used nokians for winter duty...I haven't to date, but ironically just looked a set for sale tonight that are near new for less than 50% the cost of new. Might be making a switch the the Hakka's by the weekend..

[nistah]

I've not tried these. However; I had "some friends" run them and tell me they liked them. Price is certainly low enough. This is more than less than .03 worth of advice as I have no experience with them.


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+Z+III&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=54YR8HTRZ3XL&tab=Sizes

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My jag came equipped with Sumitomo HTR + from the previous owner and while they are economical I was never truly impressed by the performance of the Sumitomo's Def do not recommend running them on the RS6, better stuff is available.

Recently i've been running CONTINENTAL
CONTISPORTCONTACT 3 (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ContiSportContact+3&partnum=535YR9SPC3XLV4&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Audi&autoYear=2014&autoModel=S4%20Sedan&autoModClar=Premium%20Plus)Max Performance Summer (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/modalbox_perfcatdefinition.jsp?perfCat=MP)Size: 255/35ZR19 96Y XL
Sidewall Style: <sbold style="outline: none; font-family: gibsonsemibold;">Blackwall</sbold>
UTQG: <sbold style="outline: none; font-family: gibsonsemibold;">280 AA A</sbold>

and have had a bit of good luck with these continental tires

[MaxRS6]

I know those are great. So dang much money though. I was thinking bfg r1.
I am looking for a decent set of wheels...

I have (4) TDR 1.2 18X9 ET25 Black wheels that are gathering dust since I retired Crazy from track duty. If I recall correctly, they were approximately $325/each new with lugs. Still in great shape- no bends or hits. Hit me with a pm or call me if you are interested.

Pic when I was test fitting them on the car..

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[4everRS]

What size tires did you run?

[MaxRS6]

I ran 265/35-18 Sport Cups. As you say- the tires are $$$. A lot of folks run the R1's at the track and like their performance/wear.

[gregoryindiana]

I am about a month into a new set of 19" Pilot Super Sports. They are a great tire. I have noticed a bit of a smell when I park; I don't think I am leaking any fluids onto manifolds or any such stuff. You could say that it smells a bit like burning tire!

With the new tires being the only change, and me being paranoid, any chance that these tires are rubbing at extreme lock when turning into the parking garage? I noticed that Tire Rack lists 2 Pilot Super Sports in our size 255/35 ZR19. One is specified as Mercedes MO. Any chance that would make a difference? I will get under and check the insides of the tires later this week. Northern Indiana weather hasn't been much to brag about lately, and not the kind for climbing under cars!

[orcars6]

What's the vote- PS3 or PSS? as I am 1 week away from ordering!

[Aronis]

I am on my 4th set of Michelin PS2's. They have been great. Used them on my 97 M3 as well.

So 5 sets of summer tires (including the set that came with the car) and 3 sets of Winter tires for 140,000 miles. :)

My M2 has Super Sports. So far so good.

Mike

[lswing]

The Michelin PSS is an impressive tire. Compared to Pirelli P-Zero it's a world better, and good amount better than my Dunlop Z1 Star Spec...no complaints.

[BradP]

I've been running the Super Sports at the track. They are ok in the dry, and excellent in the wet.

I'm picking up a set of Falken Azenis RT615K in a couple days. I figure I'll sacrifice some wet performance for dry. It came down to the guy at Discount knowing these tires will squeal on their drift car. I've grown accustomed to that feedback from the Michelin's.

Honestly, I don't see the point of any more traction than a good set of all seasons for public roads. By the time I'm on the edge with my Potenzas, I probably deserve a ticket if not an evening in a cell :race: If the car was stock, I might feel differently.

[maverik09]

i just picked up a brand new set of 19" PS3s and BBS SR 19x8.5, I have them balanced twice and can't get rid of the vibration at high speeds, any ideas?

[kruat]

Anyone have any experience with Bridgestone potenza s-04s? I was thinking about trying them on the beast. I have them on my s4, in a 235/40/18, and have been pretty happy. They came on a set of wheels I bought, so they were about half worn out. Tire rack has them for 170ish a tire right now in 255/40/18.

[Chase]

i just picked up a brand new set of 19" PS3s and BBS SR 19x8.5, I have them balanced twice and can't get rid of the vibration at high speeds, any ideas?

A GOOD tire shop will figure it out... A mediocre one will just cost you time, money and aggravation.

The pros will be able to tell if the tire is not as true as it should be, and if it can be compensated for by remounting.... or if you have wheel issues.

A good tire shop will also decide if the tire is defective a lot earlier in the troubleshooting process. But this is assuming you bought them from a good tire shop. If not, good luck.

[rs6BC]

Randy, do you still have those wheels ?