Bob Petruska

I just ordered a Q5 so looking at 2+ months for delivery. I'm curious what 18" brand tires has the Q5 been fitted with in the last 2 months?

I don't think I'll be very happy with Dunlops in snow country.

Thanks!

spijun

These models are which Audi uses in size 18"
-Bridgestone Duelert HP Sport
-Dunnlop Gradntrek Touring
-Michelin Latitude Tour HP

Bob Petruska

What I'm asking is what tires have recent new Q5 owners actually recieved in the last two months.

I hope that I get the Bridgestone or Michelin tires, the Dunlops don't have a good rating at all, especially in snow. If I get the Dunlops I need to try and get the dealer to switch or have a tire shop give me a decent price trading them in and getting what I want.

georgehf

I think that it varies. When I bought my Q5, some on the lot had Dunlops, some had Michelins. No way to tell.

spijun

Last two months is a long time, Audi every 10-12 days gets a new contingent of tires
Depends what Audi has at its disposal in Ingolstadt.
For the U.S. market more used tires for All-Season
- Summer tires: Bridgestone Duelert HP Sport
- All-Season: Dunnlop Gradntrek Touring, Michelin Latitude Tour HP.
If you have a lot of snow think about winter tires
Good luck

idale

Specific brands really vary (for all I know even cars being built at the same time may randomly get tires from the pool of in-stock tires rather than there being one brand at a time), and in most cases the OEM tires aren't all that great anyway. If you have special needs like snow/ice capabilities, I'd plan on replacing the OEM tires (unless you'd need snow tires in which case the fitted all-seasons would probably be decent enough to use until they wear out). You might be able to work something out with the dealer to sell them the pre-fitted tires and swap in tires of your choice.

revsjones

Our 2.0T Q5 with 18" wheels was delivered about two weeks ago. It came with Continental CrossContact LX Sport tires.

Bob Petruska

That's good news!

At least I have some hope seeing you got Continentals.

I realize that any of the 3 OEM tire types can find their way on my odered car, but it could be Conti's or Michelin's.

oltmannd

We got our car March 29th in Atlanta. It came with the Dunlops.

ssteigss

Fyi. If ur hoping for michelins cause the snow traction Will be better think again. My q5 came with the michelin lattitude. By far the worse tires in snow( even light) that i have ever had. Like the tires otherwise.