Best new tires?

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verttigoRS
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Best new tires?

Post by verttigoRS » Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:04 pm

Hi i am new here and i am in my first RS, a red 2011 RS5.

I am looking for some info about the best tires i can fit into the car. I am currently running stock sized 275/30 20s. The ride is a little bit harsh so i am studying some changes.

First i want to know if the 265/30, 265/65 or 275/35 sizes are compatible with the car, or if i can have some problems of tires brushing or rubbing inside the wheelarches.
And if this sizes offer some improvement in comfort.

And how about the differences between Michelin Pilot Sport and P zero, which one you guys think is the best tire?

Does anyone have some info regarding this doubts?

Thanks in advance!

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Re: Best new tires?

Post by RIV » Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:15 pm

Get the MPS 4’s
Pirelli will be half as effective, worst tyre i ever had on my rs4

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Re: Best new tires?

Post by cocovs6 » Fri Dec 08, 2017 3:52 pm

Totally agree on Michelin Pilot Sports. First choice for me always. Had Pirelli's on RS4 and took them off with loads of tread on them. Also had Pirelli's on previous car and weren't good either. Definitely not in same league as Michelins.

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Re: Best new tires?

Post by karrenstanly » Tue Jan 30, 2018 6:52 pm

In my views, I will personally suggest Michelin sports as already told by Cocovs6 just above. And I think everyone will agree that Michelin is the most used in most of the Car brands.

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Re: Best new tires?

Post by Brooner » Tue Feb 06, 2018 3:00 pm

another one here for Michelins i have PSS on my B8 had them on my B7 to cant fault them wet or dry conditions will be getting PS4S when the time comes to replace them
cant understand how Pirelli make money got to be the worse tyre ive had on all my RS4s
2018 B9 RS4 Navarra Blue
2013 B8 RS4 Sepang Blue
2007 B7 RS4 Avant Sprint Blue
2001 B5 RS4 Nogaro Blue
1998 B5 S4 Avant Kingfisher Blue
1993 B4 S2 Avant laser Red

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Re: Best new tires?

Post by tyreman » Wed Feb 14, 2018 4:33 pm

I am a tyre retailer and I can honestly say the Michelin PS4S is by far the best all round tyre by a country mile. Just darn expensive.
Used the mich's on various occasions and find the predicable in all conditions. Very progressive at the limit and will give you a heads up before letting go.

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