Tires for Audi's.......many choices....prices..!!
08-21-2001, 02:00 PM
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Tires for Audi's.......many choices....prices..!!
Much has been said about tires, etc.
I will once again relay some "scientific test data" done in Germany....and measured w. scientific test equipment---not just seat of the pant driving, etc.
Recent test in Germany, comparing the ultra-hi performance tires---in everyday driving conditions....results were, in order,
Pirelli PZero Rosso, Bridgestone Pole SO2, Yokohama AVS sports, etc. app. 20 hi-end tires were tested from each manufacturer.
Same platform was used..Audi TT, same wheels were used, 18" Ronal R-7, and results were obtained.
Audi's are considered mid-high line performance sedans,--they're heavy, they have plenty of torque/power, and for the most part owners expect a certain ride comfort.
There are entry level tires, often mentioned here, in the app. $100 range--Kumho, Sumitomo, etc. all the way to the high end echelon tires from Pirelli, Michelin, Yokohama, Dunlop, Bridgestone, etc. costing, in some cases more than twice the amount!--And a broad range of tires in between, from all-season, to bonafide track tires.
Each tire is designed for a purpose...and generally speaking, it's not wise to "SKIMP" on the tire cost selection, in that your lives are running around on them, and you expect a certain ride characteristic, over a period of time!! Most tires in the beginning will always feel better, hopefully, than existing worn out tires!!
I simply suggest that you weigh your particular requirements when choosing tires!!
There are great tires for track use, which don't necessarily do well in everyday street driving, and vice versa....There are exceptionally tacky tires for track use, street legal, that wouldn't do well in the rain, etc...or last very long in street use....
BFG KD's, etc...and there are some good compromises, from Toyo, Bridgestone, Yokohama, Pirelli, BFG, etc.
Since most Audi's are all wheel drive, try to get tires designed to operate effectively w. all wheel drive! Some Audi's are very sensitive to vibration, the a6 2.7t, 4.2 in particular....and generally--those owners desire a certain ride comfort, handling, and quietness.
I would simply suggest that price, generally, has a certain quality level associated with it and one should consider their own requirements when purchasing tires along with wheels for exceptional vehicles, such as Audi models.
I will once again relay some "scientific test data" done in Germany....and measured w. scientific test equipment---not just seat of the pant driving, etc.
Recent test in Germany, comparing the ultra-hi performance tires---in everyday driving conditions....results were, in order,
Pirelli PZero Rosso, Bridgestone Pole SO2, Yokohama AVS sports, etc. app. 20 hi-end tires were tested from each manufacturer.
Same platform was used..Audi TT, same wheels were used, 18" Ronal R-7, and results were obtained.
Audi's are considered mid-high line performance sedans,--they're heavy, they have plenty of torque/power, and for the most part owners expect a certain ride comfort.
There are entry level tires, often mentioned here, in the app. $100 range--Kumho, Sumitomo, etc. all the way to the high end echelon tires from Pirelli, Michelin, Yokohama, Dunlop, Bridgestone, etc. costing, in some cases more than twice the amount!--And a broad range of tires in between, from all-season, to bonafide track tires.
Each tire is designed for a purpose...and generally speaking, it's not wise to "SKIMP" on the tire cost selection, in that your lives are running around on them, and you expect a certain ride characteristic, over a period of time!! Most tires in the beginning will always feel better, hopefully, than existing worn out tires!!
I simply suggest that you weigh your particular requirements when choosing tires!!
There are great tires for track use, which don't necessarily do well in everyday street driving, and vice versa....There are exceptionally tacky tires for track use, street legal, that wouldn't do well in the rain, etc...or last very long in street use....
BFG KD's, etc...and there are some good compromises, from Toyo, Bridgestone, Yokohama, Pirelli, BFG, etc.
Since most Audi's are all wheel drive, try to get tires designed to operate effectively w. all wheel drive! Some Audi's are very sensitive to vibration, the a6 2.7t, 4.2 in particular....and generally--those owners desire a certain ride comfort, handling, and quietness.
I would simply suggest that price, generally, has a certain quality level associated with it and one should consider their own requirements when purchasing tires along with wheels for exceptional vehicles, such as Audi models.
08-21-2001, 09:51 PM
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Excellent points. I work in the marine business and cringe when people skimp on a $1million boat
Why skimp on a $30-60k car? $400 upgrade from a set of $100 to $200 tires is 1% of the cost of the car.
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