tubi

My 06 is due for lease turn in in late May. One of the OEM Goodyear Eagle LS/2 tires hit a nail and suffered irrepairable damage. I'm currently using the new full size spare tire from the trunk but need to get 3 more Eagle LS/2's to keep the quattro system happy but they are kind of pricey at near $200 a piece. Alternatively, I can go for something cheaper and replace all 4 tires as a set and keep the LS/2 as spare. Any suggestions for something reasonably priced without compromising safety? I need AS because I live in the snow belt. Thanks!

ca.dave

Try Tire Rack, they have Yokohama AVID H4S for $116 each in 17" size

tubi

Looks like people are complaining about the lack of grip on snow with these tires on Tire Rack.

RDD

Not sure, but don't all 5 tires have to match (in terms of brand)?

tubi

Can anyone confirm that?

irenesbob

Per the use and wear section of AFS link on the Audi America site:
All 5 tires must macth in size and speed rating (and brand on Quattro vehicles)

Paul3.2A4avant

There is no rim guard. Other than that, I am really happy with them. $114 each for 17".<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&amp;url=%2Ftires%2Ftires.jsp%3FtireMak e%3DContinental%26amp%3BtireModel%3DContiExtremeCo ntact%26amp%3Bpartnum%3D345WR7CEC%26amp%3BvehicleS earch%3Dtrue%26amp%3BfromCompare1%3Dyes%26amp%3Bpl ace%3D24%

Paul3.2A4avant

Bad typing...they are really $113 each for 17".

tubi

I just ordered some Contis...

ca.dave

Probably part quattro, part tire. If you were looking long term, I got about 60,000 miles on both sets of tires.