What tires you rockin'?

[gCHOW]

Quote, originally posted by dkenn75 »

Oh but those Bridgestone Pole Positions are so intriguing...

bridgestones are the bomb. they also wear real fast so keep that in mind.

[azoceanblue]

Quote, originally posted by gCHOW »

bridgestones are the bomb. they also wear real fast so keep that in mind.

My 960's lasted 37k; hopefully the 760's last 30k

[Bezor]

Quote, originally posted by azoceanblue »

My 960's lasted 37k; hopefully the 760's last 30k

Depends on which model 'stones.

[azoceanblue]

I thought I would shorten the names

Potenza RE960 A/S Pole Positions and Potenza RE760 Sports.

[-PTK-]

Can anyone report back further experiences on the Continental DWS? My original ContiProContacts are finally down to the wear bars after 30k miles. I'm trying to decide if the RE960AS are worth the extra $200 over the DWS. I would only use the snow capabilities of these tires a handful of times a year so I'm mostly interested in wet and dry performance. Thanks.

From TireRack:
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position (235/45R17): $161
Continental ExtremeContact DWS (225/45R17): $108

EDIT:
**** it. I got the 960s in 235/45/17 from Discount tire for $800 all in. The DWS are backordered nationally for months.


Modified by -PTK- at 7:49 PM 3-27-2010

[TBomb]

How are you liking your 960s so far? I was going to get the DWS but yeah, they're out of stock everywhere. The 960 seems like a better choice for me anyway - I want a quiet, good performing tire in the dry and wet and I only drive in snow a handful of days each year.

[cpufixer1]

I have the ExtremeContact DWS for about six months now. They are really great. Dry, wet and in the snow their performance is excellant. I just can't stand the looks of them. I like a tire that goes straight up from the wheel. These have the built in rim protector and make the tire look rounded off. I know it sounds strange, but I will not buy them again just because of the look.

[-PTK-]

Quote, originally posted by TBomb »

How are you liking your 960s so far? I was going to get the DWS but yeah, they're out of stock everywhere. The 960 seems like a better choice for me anyway - I want a quiet, good performing tire in the dry and wet and I only drive in snow a handful of days each year.

I've had them for a month and like them a lot. They made a massive difference in grip, ride quality, and ride noise, as compared to my old ContiProContacts. I would have absolutely gotten the DWS if they were in stock, since they were so much cheaper, but the 960s have exceeded all my expectations, and they were in stock. I'd absolutely recommend them if you can't wait for the DWS to come back in stock and the cost difference isn't a deal breaker for you.

On a side note, I think they look awesome. I love the look of the directional tread and bigger size.


Modified by -PTK- at 1:12 PM 4-23-2010

[TBomb]

Cool. I'm also looking at the new Yokohama Avid Envigors, which are supposed to be a pretty good tire too, although they just came out a month or so ago I believe. If I drove in the snow more, I would probably wait for the DWS to be in stock, but we get a couple of snowstorms a year here in Dallas (snow on the ground for 1-2 days, usually) and maybe one trip to the mountains, so awesome snow performance isn't a deal breaker. Good dry traction and good wet traction are important, as is a relatively quiet ride. I think it's going to come down to if I want to spend the extra $200 or so for the Bridgestones.

[EndlessWinter]

Just got the Michelin PS2's. So far they are SEX. I hear they wear pretty fast... which is apparently the norm for ultra performance tires... so we will see... and they are a pretty penny... (cost more than my wheels) but DAMN handle nice!!

[A3_yuppie]

Quote, originally posted by EndlessWinter »

Just got the Michelin PS2's. So far they are SEX. I hear they wear pretty fast... which is apparently the norm for ultra performance tires... so we will see... and they are a pretty penny... (cost more than my wheels) but DAMN handle nice!!

True dat. PS2s came stock with our 2009 A4.

Just got Sumitomo HTR Z III again, this time in 235/40-18. My last set (225/40-18) served me well.

[NY_Avant]

Quote, originally posted by EndlessWinter »

Just got the Michelin PS2's. So far they are SEX. I hear they wear pretty fast... which is apparently the norm for ultra performance tires... so we will see... and they are a pretty penny... (cost more than my wheels) but DAMN handle nice!!

x2, I installed my summer wheels a few weeks back with them and can't believe how quiet, comfortable and well the handle, well worth the $$$ IMO, I had Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2's also in 225/40-18 on my last a3 and really enjoyed them so far these are a huge step above

[Vanquish]

I purchased a set of Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's and have had them on for about 2 weeks.

So far, these tires are AMAZING! Feels like my A3 has a ton of more dry traction and they perform equally as well in the rain.

I also find the tread design very interesting..

[-PTK-]

Out of curiosity, what tire pressure are you guys running? I was trying to figure out what my to fill my BStone 960AS 235/45/17 to, and I wasn't sure if the wider-than-OEM width affects it. I guess I am just going to fill it to the recommended values on the B-pillar for now.

[azoceanblue]

2.0T (not quattro)? Ran my 960's at 38 psi front and rear.

[keithrash]

I purchased a set of Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's and have had them on for about 2 weeks.

So far, these tires are AMAZING! Feels like my A3 has a ton of more dry traction and they perform equally as well in the rain.

I also find the tread design very interesting..

how's the road noise with that tread design?

[C3MH.]

Currently running Falken RT615's 225/40/18

[dkenn75]

BUMP to my old thread from last year. Time for new tires

[azoceanblue]

I am still rock'n the stocker ContiProContacts @ 33k, they say they will do 60k . . . umf, quattro makes up for average tires (11th out of 29 on Tire Rack)

[Shizuka]

Yokohama ADVAN neova!! Better than Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec I used to have both noise and grip.

[davis_449]

I'm rocking the stock ContiSport Contact 2's right now, but they're wearing down (15K on the odo). I looked on TireRack the other day and they were blowing out Michelin Pilot PS2's for like $750 (for the ****ing FULL SET of 4). I almost pulled the trigger...

[VWAddict]

I'm on Bridgestone Potenza 670's, and I couldn't be happier.

My car is at 67,500 miles and I've only ever changed tires ONCE. -And I've still got at least 10k left to go on them.

I will be repeating my purchase, although -since I'm only ever driving in driving in Florida, there's no need for mud-and-snow rated rubber.

[Krieger]

Nitto Invos. 38 psi, minimal road noise, incredible wet and dry traction... and to top it off, ive had them on my A3 for over 33k miles and they are still rockin and rollin.

Im going to buy another set when these suckers go bald, whenever that is. lol

[BritBulldog]

Continental ExtremeContact DWS at 37psi. I like them quite a bit. Decently grippy, very quiet. Only problem is the have a soft sidewall. They ahev a bit too much roll/give in moderate cornering. But as far as "winter" (i live in houston TX) tyres go they are great

[dkenn75]

FINALLY got a NEW set of tires. Picked up some Hankook Ventus V12 evo 225/40/18 for a good price. Will get them mounted tomorrow.

#stressrelieved

[T1noandaudi]

im on Hankook Ventus V12 evo 225/40/18

[Zetetic]

General G-MAX AS-03 all season, reportedly made by Continental in France.

I only have a couple thousand miles on the new treads so far but I'm VERY pleased. Not quite as much dry traction and turn-in precision as with the OEM ultra high performance summer Michelins but these Generals were half the replacement price of Michelins and have EXCELLENT wet performance capabilities - That's very important here in Seattle! Our northwest winter has been quite mild thus far, no experience in snow as yet.

[biff2bart]

I purchased a set of Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's and have had them on for about 2 weeks.

So far, these tires are AMAZING! Feels like my A3 has a ton of more dry traction and they perform equally as well in the rain.

I also find the tread design very interesting..

A bit of a zombie reply but...

I HATED the stock CSC2 tires - TERRIBLE!!!

I'm also purchasing a set of the Ultra Sessanta's for this spring - have only heard good things about these tires - I'm stoked to get them (in 225 R18 40)

Current tires are Michelin Primacy Alpins (225 R17 45) mounted on cheapy 17 alloy rims (4 x $150 = $600 total for the rims). I was paying $100 x 2 per year previously to remount and balance my tires on the same rims: i figure within 4 years I'll have paid off the rims, get a better tire for the snow (17s intead of 18s) and don't have the wear and tear on the tires of being remounted.

But, definitely stoked to pick up the Ultra Sessantas for this spring

[maverickar15]

Summer - Potenza RE01-R's (discontinued now)
Winter - General Altimax Arctic

[Maitre Absolut]

this thread is relevant to my interests

my stock summers (RE050A) went to recycling when i put my winters on in december

i want to get the same ones again but i will read this thread again in march

[davis_449]

Got a nail in the front passenger tire discovered by the shop while installing my FMIC yesterday. They're worn enough for me to patch it for temporary purposes (didn't cost me anything), say "screw it", and buy new ones. Will be rocking Michelin Pilot PS2's Tues. of next week.

[Maitre Absolut]

im about to order PZerp Nero (high performance version, not the all season)

anyone have a review?

[cldub]

im about to order PZerp Nero (high performance version, not the all season)

anyone have a review?

I do for all seasons :/

[TBomb]

im about to order PZerp Nero (high performance version, not the all season)

anyone have a review?

Why the switch? Thought you were going with the Bridgestones?

[Gryphon001]

Well at the moment I am running my winter setup, which consists of 17" A8 replica wheels and Michelin Primacy Alpin tires, 225/45 17.

I can honestly say these are one of the best tires I have ever had on my cars. I didn't get the chance to test them out on really deep snow but we had up to 5" here with everything from powedery stuff slushy stuff to black ice and everything in between. The tires have great traction so far in the dry, wet and up to 5" of snow.

Summer setup is pushing it a bit perhaps but I have a set of 225/40 18 Hankook R-S3s... and was very happy with those tires last summer. The down side being that they likely won't last me more than 3 summers. The grip on them is pretty impressive and not nearly as noisy as I had expected them to be.