RS6 tyres - who has what

[Merlot]

The Yoko was an OEM tyre on the D3 S8 IIRC.

I understand the Michelin confusion. The PS3 has been brought out to replace the PS2. I have PS2s on my Maserati but they don't say '2' anywhere on them but they are as the '1' has not been made for a while and mine are date stamped 2009.

[Nudenut]

Have read some very mixed reviews on the Yoko's so PS2/3's seem where I'm heading.

So best place to buy them anyone?

[Bushy]

I use elite wheels in reading who have ordered me a set, maybe we should see if we can get a group buy going

Anyone else?

[jezitalia]

Strikes me the Pilot Sport is the tyre that Michelin is targeting for the RS6 as they have a 102 rated 20". If its for the 911, then I would guess its good for the RS6 too. The PS3 suggest "sports orientated" cars, the PS for "extreme performance", for me its the PS.

[Nudenut]

So guys, I have an iminent new tyre requirement!

Anybody running the PS2's? Any good? Where from?

[Bushy]

Cannot get hold of PS2's, they are on back order

I guess more likely to get PS3's when they come into production

[FlyRS6]

Camskill michelin for £265 each = £1060 set
kwik fit online quote £418 each for the same tyre = £1672

[Holmax]

I'm about to need a new set for mine all the way around.
Can't believe how quickly I've got through them in only 8500 miles. My merc e63 amg used to last about 14000 and I didn't drive any differently.
So what are the best for the car? I'm not impressed with the p zero's that are fitted now. They are bad for tramlining and overall don't inspire that much confidence.
I had Continental sport contact 3 on my merc and found them okay +kwik fit have got them on offer for £250 a corner at the moment.
Any advice appreciated.

[doodlebug]

I've lost a fricking tyre (front left), had to take evasive action on a slip road whilst some cretin piled across the chevrons without taking any notice of anyone else. Over a kerb, now have a bulging side wall. I have Dunlops from new, presumably SP Sport Maxx. I'd prefer not to replace all four, anyone have experience of replacing one or a pair?

[doodlebug]

And whilst I'm at it, anyone recommend a tyre fitter around Chelmsford?

[gdavison]

Was just looking as will need to replace soon .. PS3 look to be only available up to 19 inch rims .... no 20's so I hope any one considering Michelins can get PS2's

Based on this page - http://www.michelin.co.uk/connected/tyr ... ot-sport-3

So far I can find (all fitted prices)

DUNLOP SPMAXX at 272.18 from www.merityre.co.uk

From www.blackcircles.com
Pirelli PZero 275/35 R20 Y (102) at £255.14
Pirelli PZero (Mercedes) 275/35 R20 Z (102) at £283.34
Pirelli PZero (Audi) 275/35 R20 Y (102) at £297.80
Pirelli P Zero Nero 275/35 R20 Y (102) at £297.40

Continental Sport Contact 2 275/35 R20 Y (102) at £278.65
Continental Sport Contact 2 275/35 R20 Z (102) at £283.34
Continental Sport Contact 3 275/35 R20 Y (102) at £293.99

Yokohama Advan Sport V103 275/35 R20 Y (102) at £285.13
Yokohama Advan Sport V103 275/35 R20 Z (102) at £288.43
Yokohama Advan Sport V103 275/35 R20 Y (102) (Bentley) at £304.10

Can some one explain how a Pirelli PZero (Audi) 275/35 R20 Y (102) is 42 Quid more than a Pirelli PZero 275/35 R20 Y (102)

Surely a Y rating is a Y rating (186mph / 300 kph) and a load rating of 102 is a load rating of 102 (850 Kilos) ????

[gdavison]

I've lost a fricking tyre (front left), had to take evasive action on a slip road whilst some cretin piled across the chevrons without taking any notice of anyone else. Over a kerb, now have a bulging side wall. I have Dunlops from new, presumably SP Sport Maxx. I'd prefer not to replace all four, anyone have experience of replacing one or a pair?

Manual states that tyres on an axle should have similar tread wear / depth .. For some reason I was always of an opinion that all 4 tyres in a Quattro system should be of similar wear .. however can find no "supporting" documentation to that (probably some dealer miss info years ago to me)

So I guess its a 2 tyre change for you and hang onto the "worn but not damaged" one as a spare for the next time

[doodlebug]

Thanks matey. I suspected it might be an axle pair, but hadn't thought to check the manual. Still too peeved!

I'm coming up to 10k so I guess I'm not far from all four being required anyway, might just bite the bullet and get four.

I had a quick look on http://www.mytres.com, they have two versions of the Dunlops:
Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX GT 275/35 R20 102Y XL with rim protection, J at £257.40
Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX GT 275/35 R20 102Y XL with rim protection, RO1 at £269.30

It isn't clear what the difference is, unless one is manafacturer designated. Similar to the Pirellis, surely the tyre spec is the tyre spec!

I don't fancy the Pirellis given the feedback here and the PS2 seem like rocking horse sh!t.

[gdavison]

Thanks matey. I suspected it might be an axle pair, but hadn't thought to check the manual. Still too peeved!

I'm coming up to 10k so I guess I'm not far from all four being required anyway, might just bite the bullet and get four.

I had a quick look on http://www.mytres.com, they have two versions of the Dunlops:
Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX GT 275/35 R20 102Y XL with rim protection, J at £257.40
Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX GT 275/35 R20 102Y XL with rim protection, RO1 at £269.30

It isn't clear what the difference is, unless one is manafacturer designated. Similar to the Pirellis, surely the tyre spec is the tyre spec!

I don't fancy the Pirellis given the feedback here and the PS2 seem like rocking horse sh!t.

I think its http://www.mytyres.co.uk/

[doodlebug]

Aye you're right!