a3malawimatt Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hi All, Just got home and realised that i have a flat tire, Changed over for the spare but think the drive home has killed the tire if the punture hasn't. Didn't realise on the way home apart from a slight pull. Anyway couple of questions: Do i or should i need to change both fronts? i have done about 7k miles on these tires. And any recommendations? tires are currently Pirelli P Zero Rossi 225 40 18. Thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Are you American? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3malawimatt Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 thanks for you reply merlot, i know i said tires but i meant tyres!!! lol. Same difference! Now any constructive replys? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Sorry, I just notice that American English is overtaking English English in the UK a lot of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 FWIW Audi often use Continental Sport Contact 2's on 18". I've stuck with them on my S4 (about to fit my 5th pair incl the OEM pair) and they are okay, cheapish and I've always got a spare that matches (S4 has full size spare). Michelin Pilot Sport 2's are meant to last longer but are more expensive. Both the above are OEM tyres (as obviously are the Pirellis'). If you are happy to go outside that net then guys on the A4 forum recommend GoodYear and Toyo. PS I would change both fronts. What's the tread depth on the rears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3malawimatt Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 hi merlot thanks for the reply. i know what you mean about americanisms lol. I read about the goodyears and was thinking about having a change. I will check the rears and maybe change the whole set. Nice bit of expense for christmas. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I know. I've just bought 8 tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman2002_uk Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 from experience Michelin Pilot Sport 2's slid on my A3 with 5-6mm left on them, changed to good year eagle F1 - GS-D3 - awesome grip... new A3 has Pirelli P Zero Rosso which i find grip well too in wet and dry.... they just have to be extra load on the S-line's due to size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3malawimatt Posted December 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 i find the rossos pants to be honest, i just picked the goodyears as they seem to have a good writeup in evo.... Thanks for your help guys. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmws Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Also about to face this question (after the winter when the "proper" wheels get put back on). Another set of Michelins or the Goodyear Asymmetrics? Same as iceman I am finding the nose sliding around plenty now they have only about 4mm left. I am tempted to try the Goodyears especially as they are cheaper. Any 3.2 owners using them? Please chime in either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeDesmo Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 FWIW I have the Dunlop SP9090 on my 3.2 and they work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmws Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Did you choose the Dunlops for a particular reason? Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeDesmo Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Did you choose the Dunlops for a particular reason? Cheers... [/ QUOTE ] Yes, because that's what it was fitted with originally and on first change I only needed 2 and don't like mixing brands, which is probably not the best reason but I have no complaints and they work very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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