lottiefox Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 My Contis are going.....soon. I don't like them. Be lucky to get 10000 out of the fronts. Pile of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Ari, just had my rear tyres replaced, so my figures need updating I guess. Mileage is now 20,179 Fronts replaced at 12,500 miles, and currently have just 3mm left - thinks I'll get another 1k out of them. . Rears - first time they've been replaced. The guys said that the tyres should only last 8k on the fronts as the car puts a lot of torque through them. Audi A4 Saloon, 1.9 TDI (130), 15 months old (oct 2004), 21,179 miles, 1 front set replaced. Original rears. Tyres: Pirelli Rossos Fronts: ~ 12,500 miles (estimated to replace for 2nd time at 21,500) Rears : ~ 20,179 miles Driving Style: Like I stole it Tyre condition classed as "Irregular Wear" Mid: 3mm, Out: 2mm The fecker has put a 3" score mark across rear alloys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesm3 Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Hi all been looking at tyresmoke for the past few months, cracking web site. I have an A4 Quattro Sport GMBH 1.9 Sooty. Had new tyres on the car 12 months ago and now done 21k miles (Dunlop SP9090). The rear tyres have worn lots quicker than the fronts and I don’t carry anything in the boot and the tyre pressures are looked at every now and again. Is this normal and what could it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Welcome to TSN Charles. Are you taking corners quickly? My rears were wearing quicker than I expected. The tyre people said that I must take corners fast and that it puts extra wear into them for that. I've just replaced my fronts now, at 25k, so my choice in tyres are lasting about 12.5k miles on the fronts and about 20k on the rears. For spirited driving with great tyres, I'm happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 On my Golf I had Good Year Eagles and got nearly 30000 out of them.... back to my Audi however 2004 A4 1.8T (190ps) Quattro (18" rims) Pirelli Tyres just coming up to 20000miles I'll maybe get another 2k out of them. (First set BTW) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesm3 Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Welcome to TSN Charles. Are you taking corners quickly? My rears were wearing quicker than I expected. The tyre people said that I must take corners fast and that it puts extra wear into them for that. I've just replaced my fronts now, at 25k, so my choice in tyres are lasting about 12.5k miles on the fronts and about 20k on the rears. For spirited driving with great tyres, I'm happy with that. [/ QUOTE ] I take the corners as quick as the car/tyres will take me, but surely the fronts should be battered by now they are fine. Is the Quattro so aggressive that the backs will were more than the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I'm sure a Quattro expert will be along shortly, but I was told that the rears can take a fair pounding when pushed as the backend hangs on. With having 4WD I would suspect that all tyres would be worn more evenly than a 2WD unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 18000 miles from Dunlop SP01's on my fronts. rears are half-way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Welcome to TSN Charles. Are you taking corners quickly? My rears were wearing quicker than I expected. The tyre people said that I must take corners fast and that it puts extra wear into them for that. I've just replaced my fronts now, at 25k, so my choice in tyres are lasting about 12.5k miles on the fronts and about 20k on the rears. For spirited driving with great tyres, I'm happy with that. [/ QUOTE ] I take the corners as quick as the car/tyres will take me, but surely the fronts should be battered by now they are fine. Is the Quattro so aggressive that the backs will were more than the front? [/ QUOTE ] Only on the new quattro system and they are reserved for the RS4 and all forthcoming models. Current quattro will still wear the fronts quicker than the rears, example on the S4 I changed all 4 at the same time but where the fronts were down to the blocks the rears still had 3mm and that was with having rotated them a couple of time front to rear to even out wear rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 P Zero Rosso's On my A4 1.8T Q Avant. 26k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] P Zero Rosso's On my A4 1.8T Q Avant. 26k [/ QUOTE ] I use those tyres and only got 12.5K out of the fronts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] P Zero Rosso's On my A4 1.8T Q Avant. 26k [/ QUOTE ] I use those tyres and only got 12.5K out of the fronts. [/ QUOTE ] Still got about 5mm on my F&R tyres @ 12.5k Stick that up your 75mpg soot chucking a***s you TDi boys BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Ooooh, get you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I've got Michelin PS2's on mine (18 inch wheels). I've done 12100 miles on them so far and I've guess I've got another 4000-5000 miles to go before I change them However, £175 each for a tyre!! (even at my discount! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasdrury Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I've got Michelin PS2's on mine (18 inch wheels). I've done 12100 miles on them so far and I've guess I've got another 4000-5000 miles to go before I change them However, £175 each for a tyre!! (even at my discount! ) [/ QUOTE ] Shocking price!! Shop around and you will get them cheaper, much cheaper! I got them down to £135 per corner Chaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Thats a good price, every www.mytyres.co.uk has them at £175.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I've been getting quotes for mine today, not funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasdrury Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I shopped and haggled got them for £135 ea fitted.... Chaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] P Zero Rosso's On my A4 1.8T Q Avant. 26k [/ QUOTE ] I use those tyres and only got 12.5K out of the fronts. [/ QUOTE ] Fwd vs quattro Sparky. Whilst the A4 quattro models costing £1425 iirc more to buy new, quattro genuinely is one option that retains some value - if not all - second hand. Feedback from the forum indicates this is especially true with the sought-after quattro B6 PD 130 Sports. The economy might take a 3mpg hit - although when you are getting 50 to start with, is this seriously an issue? With the bloody ridiculous cost of tyres nowdays, having permanent four wheel drive really does decrease tyre bills: This is simply as it decreases what kills tyres - slip. Personally wouldn't buy an Audi without it nowdays. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 You just wouldnt buy an audi Are you the adult "Malagus" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] You just wouldnt buy an audi [/ QUOTE ] Why? They are the only reason I'm here.... Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] You just wouldnt buy an audi [/ QUOTE ] Why? They are the only reason I'm here.... Ian [/ QUOTE ] Citroen AX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] You just wouldnt buy an audi [/ QUOTE ] Why? They are the only reason I'm here.... [/ QUOTE ] Citroen AX [/ QUOTE ] My current priorities and a house to develop alongside the one I live in and more thought to retirement. An S4 would be nice, but it isn't going to put money in my pocket and help me jack in the day job before I'm 30 so I can do my own thing. All in good time. All in good time. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabGirl Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Feet up by 30? How old are you now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 He's 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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