This, 100%'. R01 is a specific Audi approved compound.johnnydog wrote:My understanding is that RO1 tyres have been specifically designed by the specific manufacturer, whether than be Pirelli or Michelin or whoever, for Audi GmbH vehicles, such as RS models and the R8 for example. Tyres for Mercedes have MO1 and BMW /Mini have an asterisk (*). Apparantly, these tyres are no better or worse than the equivalent standard tyre; the only difference is that these tyres have been specifically designed for the performance characteristics of each particular model. AO markings are for Audi cars too, but not RS models.
I did quite a bit of delving into this when I put a brand new set of alloys and tyres on my B7 several years ago. I don't know about the 'environmentally friendly' and especially the retreading aspect; that doesn't seem logical to me....but that's just my thoughts.....
All sorted now, today they acknowledged their mistake and are sending out a non-Corsa PZero to be fitted this weekend with a further 10% off the price to say sorry for the mix-up.