Evil Al

Hi,

Just about to order my new 1.6 A3. Went into the showroom yesterday and fond out that in Ireland they're fitting Firestone tyres (arrgghh) by default. I know that the recall only affected some tires models, but I'd feel a lot better having a different brand.

So, what should I ask for instead?

IanJ

I had Firestones as std on my 1.8, YUK ! ask for Michelin pilots or Goodyear, I've gone off Pirelli's, I don't think the cheaper tyres are as good as they used to be.
See if you can increase the width and drop the profile ie 195/65 to 205/60's - mind you if your experience is anything like mine Audi will charge you about £200, it was cheaper to get the car and pay to change the tyres myself.

SprinTTer

I have Continentals ContiEco on my 1.8T and they SUCK!!! I was very sutisfied by the Bridgestones B530 on my previous Golf III GTI. I would recommend Bridgestones, even the B320s (perhaps B340s ????)...