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Winter tyres!
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2003 6:21 pm
by Conti
My dad is running ContiWinterContact 790 V on his RS4. [img]images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]
As MartinH said already handling on Winter tyres on an RS4 is not the best. [img]images/graemlins/24430-audibash.gif[/img]
What tyres would you go for?
Do you agree on my statement? (experiences?)
Thanks for answering! [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]
Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2003 11:01 pm
by Carl
me too, but the 255/35 on the summer rims. handling is ok, no problems yet.
cheers
carl
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Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 8:51 am
by donrs4
running Dunlop SP WinterSport M2, at 225/18 with the RS4 winter rims. Happy!! [img]images/graemlins/greyrs4.gif[/img]
Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 6:31 pm
by Conti
[quote]running Dunlop SP WinterSport M2, at 225/18 with the RS4 winter rims. [quote]
Is it licenced up to 250 km/h? [img]images/graemlins/suicide.gif[/img]
Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 2:02 pm
by donrs4
It's a "225/40 R18 92V Extra Load M+S" just like recommended by Audi in the car's manual. So that "V" makes it 240km/h, right?
d.
Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 4:56 pm
by Conti
Yes, V means 240 km/h!
I'm afraid I was driving 270 with them last time [img]images/graemlins/idea.gif[/img] (could easlily get to 300) [img]images/graemlins/033102bigblink_1_prv.gif[/img]
Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:03 pm
by Conti
I found out that my old tyres are overaged! [img]images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
So what would you say, should I go for the Contis again or change for Dunlop pneus? [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
Thnaks for help!
Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 9:57 pm
by johneroberts
is that conti or bodo [img]images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
driving at that speed with no licence [img]images/graemlins/033102bad_1_prv.gif[/img]
but if bodo no problem [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
jr
Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 10:10 pm
by Conti
Jr, it's my dad of course. [img]images/graemlins/suicide.gif[/img] I'm 15 now still two years to go for the licence! [img]images/graemlins/cry.gif[/img]
Anybody having tested one of these (or both) tyres?
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Conti
Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2003 1:09 am
by Jan
I have the Dunlops and they are good, but the M2 version is rather old, and the new M3 is not available in Extra Load (92). Latest tyre reviews for R17 and R18 say Pirelli W240 Snowsport is best.
Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 5:21 am
by PaulR
I had a set of the Pirelli Snowsport on my 911. Used to use them in Jan & Feb predominantly and they made the car driveable/steerable on snow & ice. They were also about the only option my local dealer could source in a reasonable time. You do need to take care though if the conditions are good, and they generate quite a lot of road noise.
...Paul.
Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 6:36 pm
by kartpro
Just got two new front tyres (some silly nail that suddenly crossed the road, couldnot evade it).
Audi service centre put 2 Michelin Pilot Sports. However, the type ends with 90V * whereas behind I have 94Y Extra Load. Have they fitted the rights ones? According to Michelin they may be "too light", but they are not sure. Anyone gimme some advice here?
The brilliant black beast
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Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 8:41 pm
by PhilT
The summer tyres are 94Y and the winter ones are 92V,
see here
Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 11:15 pm
by timucin
pirelli wintersport 240 series [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]
Re: Winter tyres!
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 10:16 pm
by kartpro
[img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]Thanks for the info, Phil!
The brilliant black beast
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