Originally Posted by bob m

Well, then why don't they just save even more and use entry level Bridgestones? For heaven's sake, if true, it's amazing to me that Audi would compromise safety and comfort...and resulting bad reviews to boot, to supply one of their best selling and best handling cars with tires that aren't up to snuff.

Bob

Originally Posted by bob m

... But it still amazes me that they would choose tires that people here (who have them) find them almost unsuitable in handling and noise. I just wouldn't know how/what to compare them to to make that comment as not having driven in very heavy rain. Noise level? I assume the noise level with my tires is "normal".
I would think (dumb me) that Audi would do any and everything to optimize that driving experience - for all Audi owners - not just those lucky enough to get the "other" tires. I could better understand it if all the tires were of a given brand, but it looks like customers have to "hit the right tire lottery" when buying/leasing their Q5 or (thanks to this forum) demand other tires.

Bob

Originally Posted by m1964

Well, there are a lot of other tires in the same 235/60/18 size, the Dunlops are in the "upper middle" if you sort the tires by their price (I used tirerack);
I can't say they are not good tires, my comment was that I was surprised how badly the Dunlops behaved in the water comparing to Michelins or Contis.

I bet if I slowed down a little there would not be a problem in the first place, however I was alone in the Q5, there was no one close to Q5, so I just gave it a little "test" which Q5 "did not pass" mostly because of it's tires.

Originally Posted by bob m

Thanks for the clarification, but how fast were you "testing"? Anyhow, this is good information for future car purchases.

Bob

Originally Posted by m1964

At about 35-40 mph, on a road w/ 30-40 derees curves. I did not hydroplane comletely, but had a feeling that I was on the edge of losing control of the vehicle.