aj84 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 So some of you may have seen the issue with my alloy kerbing in the other "it happened" thread. Booked it into Audi so they can sort it out + sort out lumbar support dead and condensation in clusters They turned back to say front tyres have gone too and are at 3mm Annoying this is I only bought the car in Feb with 7mm on it where the car had done 7000 miles...its now done 10,000 with 4mm burnt of it! So, is this normal for an A6 Le Mans 2008 FWD? If so, what would you recommend I do ... change like for like (pirelli 255/35/19) or change make and leave the rear ones which are still at 7mm roughly and are pirelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj84 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Whoops, hit submit too early Audi quoted me £544 for both fitted but I know I can get them cheaper Thanks in advance (i've finished...really) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Depends upon how you drive. However, I'd leave the rear ones in situ. Pirelli are usually of a softer compound so wear quicker, but give more grip. Some one on here will be able to recommend a good compromise make - Vredestein, Goodyear Assyms..........but that price is way too high. Have a look at Black Cirlces, My Tyres, even Costco, Formula 1, and other local places. You should be able to get them cheaper than that. Audi might even price match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasdrury Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 If you have new tyres they shoudl go on the back on a FWD, should they not? - that what I was always told Chas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 With todays tyre technology and electronic safety gadgets, not sure putting new tyres on the back would make a difference. I always repalce the front ones when they need it. Leaving the rear ones alone until they need replacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 If you have new tyres they shoudl go on the back on a FWD, should they not? - that what I was always toldChas You are correct, that is the latest advice. Sidicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj84 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Thanks for the replies... Looked around and got some nice prices - two guys have advised on the new Goodyear ones - one of them being a car-head and another a tyre fitter/seller ...the latter @ £400 for the pair fitted That would mean the rears remain pirelli's Is this advisable or should I stick with the same all-around? Def cant afford changing all 4 though because we are looking at around 800-1000 If it is ok to have different tyres but still in pairs, then I will go the Goodyear Ass. route if they are good/recommended over the pirellis Thanks for your advice so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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