Heads Up - Tyres

[carsarecool]

Well, first proper rain since I put the 20s back on and I now realise what a great job the winters tyres did. The Pzeros are all over the place losing traction and tram lining. . I think I was a bit to early taking the winters off. Got 4mm all round on the Pzeros so they aren't 100% worn. P{S2s next....they better be as good a some say.

[boff]

Just been looking at a new RS4 at Manchester Audi - it's sat on bridgestones that look like cups!!!

[Graeme4130]

Just been looking at a new RS4 at Manchester Audi - it's sat on bridgestones that look like cups!!!

I think a batch of the later cars came with the BS tyres.
They're awesome on the dry, but not so good in the rain
I had them on my last loaner before my current car arrived, and it was liking having track tyres

[Graeme4130]

My Pzero's are well past their best now, so have just ordered some Pilot Sport 2's
Swapped the Pzero's for them on my last car when they were done, and I found them to be decent
Had them on my B7 too

Pzero's are decent when they've got a decent amount of tread on them, but once past about 5mm, they're not so great in the wet

[Foxy]

Mine's on Bridgestone's, car was delivered in January and they've been ok in the wet and cold, but not brilliant, they also suffer quite a lot of tramlining, especially under hard acceleration. However, as the weather is improving so are the tyres, fantastic grip in the dry and they seem to be wearing well. I will probably try the Michelin's next, can't believe they are any better in the dry but they may be a better compromise.

[Brooner]

getting Pilot super sports but will have to wait until may as everyone i talked to said they wont be available until then had them on the B7 cant fault them wet or dry and hard wearing too

[carsarecool]

I took the car out for a blat early yesterday morning. The road was damp. I found it really busy under hard braking (my B7 was the same), requiring input to keep it in a straight line and it was tramlining horrendously too. The switch from winter 235s back to 265s was a revelation to ride but the PZeros really do seem like they are "going off" and handling is a bit hit or miss. Had a trip to Homebase for the bi-annual BBQ purchase today in the sun and they were very squirmmy under hard cornering.

Maybe it's just my driving!

What's the difference between Pilot Sport 2 and Pilot Super Sport?

[MikeFish]

I took the car out for a blat early yesterday morning. The road was damp. I found it really busy under hard braking (my B7 was the same), requiring input to keep it in a straight line and it was tramlining horrendously too. The switch from winter 235s back to 265s was a revelation to ride but the PZeros really do seem like they are "going off" and handling is a bit hit or miss. Had a trip to Homebase for the bi-annual BBQ purchase today in the sun and they were very squirmmy under hard cornering.

We did try to tell you; post number 2 of this thread:

I know not everyones cup of tea but...a bargain in my opinion.

Bargain for a crap tyre!!
No thanks!!

[boff]

What is the difference between pss and ps2?

[carsarecool]

I took the car out for a blat early yesterday morning. The road was damp. I found it really busy under hard braking (my B7 was the same), requiring input to keep it in a straight line and it was tramlining horrendously too. The switch from winter 235s back to 265s was a revelation to ride but the PZeros really do seem like they are "going off" and handling is a bit hit or miss. Had a trip to Homebase for the bi-annual BBQ purchase today in the sun and they were very squirmmy under hard cornering.

We did try to tell you; post number 2 of this thread:

I know not everyones cup of tea but...a bargain in my opinion.

Bargain for a crap tyre!!
No thanks!!

I know I know......I was spoilt with the Dunlop Winters I had on Dec thru March. Now the pirellis are back on I see what other have said maybe has some substance.

[nickpieman]

My RS4 is running on Toyo Proxes T1, 20".

Found them an improvement on the Pirellis (which were standard on my 2012 car) both in grip, wet weather confidence and ride.

[carsarecool]

My RS4 is running on Toyo Proxes T1, 20".

Found them an improvement on the Pirellis (which were standard on my 2012 car) both in grip, wet weather confidence and ride.

Had them on my TTRS and rated them....wore out quick but I do drive like a c***.

[MikeFish]

I've used the toyos before and found them very grippy but wore out quickly like you said. Seem to recall them being better in the early years and not as good in latter years.

[carsarecool]

I've used the toyos before and found them very grippy but wore out quickly like you said. Seem to recall them being better in the early years and not as good in latter years.

And not the cheapest.....

[Graeme4130]

Just fitted 4x ps2's to mine this morning