Winter tyres

[Timster]

I have a full set of "Continental Contisport Contact 3's" on my recently acquired Avant. I Realise these are classified as a Summer Tyre but are they going to be completely rubbish in the impending ice & snow ?

[Terry1948]

I did not find the conti's very good in the snow, my goodyear gsd 3 were a lot better have now odered some vredstein wintrak hopefully these will be even better.

[sonny]

I did not find the conti's very good in the snow, my goodyear gsd 3 were a lot better have now odered some vredstein wintrak hopefully these will be even better.

Apologies to deviate of thread, Terry overall how was the DSG3, as I am seriously looking at getting these as my next tyre.

[klauster]

I did not find the conti's very good in the snow, my goodyear gsd 3 were a lot better have now odered some vredstein wintrak hopefully these will be even better.

Apologies to deviate of thread, Terry overall how was the DSG3, as I am seriously looking at getting these as my next tyre.

I had them on my R32 and S3 and found them to be very good all rounders

[Timster]

I did not find the conti's very good in the snow, my goodyear gsd 3 were a lot better have now odered some vredstein wintrak hopefully these will be even better.

Apologies to deviate of thread, Terry overall how was the DSG3, as I am seriously looking at getting these as my next tyre.

I had them on my R32 and S3 and found them to be very good all rounders

Which, the Conti's or the DSG3's ?

[kidyamlo]

If you're after Michelins you could also check out your "local" Costco. I got a set of 18" Alpins last week for 906.12 inc VAT, fitting, balancing, valves, etc. That price was after their current 20% discount, mind (not sure if it's still running) and fully aware that the RS4 needs bigger tyres, and that Michelins aren't cheap... but might be worth a look if you're at a loose end?

[Timster]

If you're after Michelins you could also check out your "local" Costco. I got a set of 18" Alpins last week for 906.12 inc VAT, fitting, balancing, valves, etc. That price was after their current 20% discount, mind (not sure if it's still running) and fully aware that the RS4 needs bigger tyres, and that Michelins aren't cheap... but might be worth a look if you're at a loose end?

Thanks for the tip kidyamlo.
However, I wouldn't let Costco change the tyres on my lawnmower, let alone my pride and joy.

A few years ago the monkeys at Watford Costco put some new michellins on my old T-Sport. Bunch of kids working there, more interested in checking out each others Halfordised Nova's, than actually doing thier job.
They then managed to cross-thread one of my studs, which required Audi to drill-out, retap etc etc.

Never never again.

[Terry1948]

Sonny The Gsd3 are very good in all weather they also seem to be wearing very well still plenty of tread left. I think the sidewalls are stiffer than the contis and also nosier but in my oppinion a very good tyre.

[sonny]

OK thanks Tel, I read on numerous tyre websites that the DSG3 dont have a touch on the Asymmetrics, "dont be fooled into the nice tread pattern" was on comment used, however these was a by BMW and lighter car owners, none of which was AWD 1600kg+ cars. To be fair, I think im going to stick with Asymmetrics, as I know the limit of Adhesion on these very well and can push the car to its limit, will have to start over again on a different model/brand.

[Terry1948]

Kidyamlo that price for michelins alpins was excellant for the 19 I got quoted £355 per corner Vredsteins £192 per corner. 255 35 19 winter tyres are like hens teeth at the moment.

[P_G]

I did not find the conti's very good in the snow, my goodyear gsd 3 were a lot better have now odered some vredstein wintrak hopefully these will be even better.

I did not find SC3's very good full stop. Terry, how did you manage to find GSD3's? Great tyres; had them on my S3 and S4 but everywhere is now assymmetrics which are still great tyres but I still rate the GSD3's better.

[iana74]

Secret Santa wintracs came into their own this morning, effortless drive to work in the 4-5" inches of snow we've had oop north.....
1st thing I saw after pulling off the drive though was a BMW stuck on his 1 degree slope drive!

[P_G]

Secret Santa summers got me around with ease this morning as well 'oop North' in the 3-4 inches of snow lying around.

[irvind]

Still waiting for snow in Glasgow to test my Wintrac Xtremes which were finally fitted yesterday.

Mobile fitter Tyre Brigade did a good job though I now have a touch of wobble at motorway cruising speeds.

[R33]

I had my winter tyres fitted yesterday and whilst I've had no snow or ice to speak of it was -2 when I left home this morning and the roads had that kind of wet icy sheen to them, I couldn't believe the grip I had. I'm sure this is just due to the soft rubber but I can see the advantages already. I'm really interested in how well they wear though, we'll see, but for now, bring on the snow

Still waiting for snow in Glasgow to test my Wintrac Xtremes which were finally fitted yesterday.

Mobile fitter Tyre Brigade did a good job though I now have a touch of wobble at motorway cruising speeds.