Need 4 new tyres ahead of MOT , your input is appreciated

Post by **LondonRS6** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:14 am

MOT runs out late April, treads is down to 2/3mm in places, dont want the argo of an MOT failure so i have decided to get 4 new tyres.

Currently i have Conti Sportcontact 2 XL 255/35/ 19s.

To replace i have been quoted £824 (etyres)

or i am considering Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta (best quote i got was £720)

both quotes inc fitting etc.

Thought about Pirelli - but i have them on the porsche and i consider them too soft for the RS6 and Michelin PS probably too expensive - neverless a very good tyre.

I mainly do long haul in the RS so wear rate is important but of course i dont want to compromise on safety.

What do you think?

Post by **NumberoftheBeast** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:37 am

Just a quick one on the Ultrac's (I looked into them and they are very well rated).

Camskill tyres they sell them online with free delivery:

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php? ... s337p12454

Worked out that four would cost you £628 and if you can get the tyres fitted at a tenner a corner, you've just saved £50 to spend on some "go" juice.

Post by **marmite** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:37 am

I am running Conti 3's and they are grerat better then the Pirelli which I ran 2 sets of...better in the wet

Post by **LondonRS6** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:41 am

thanks Numberofthebeast, i saw your previous post in the forum and that is what gave me the idea of Vredestien, did you go for them yourself?

Post by **NumberoftheBeast** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:56 am

No problem mate

Didn't go for them myself but I have read reviews that say they are excellent.

I rang a couple of places who only sold big name tyres who obviously scare-mongered and said "yeah, if you want a blowout once your car tops 100," before trying to fleece me out of a grand.

I think the tread pattern looks good and the magazines (think it was Autocar) rated them very well.

Hope this helps (oh p.s. can I borrow your Carrera?!)

Post by **LondonRS6** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:20 pm

Sadly I cant let you borrow the Carrera S, it is a bit special and my pride and joy, the wife has the RS6 but she never drives it nor does she pay the bills. Sometimes i catch myself staring at it, it is just so good looking despite being 10yrs old. I am always flattered when people leave notes on the windscreen asking to buy it....The answer is of course - no way...

Post by **NumberoftheBeast** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:05 pm

I looked at getting a Carrera before getting the RS6 but the insurance wouldn't insure me as an under 25; silly I suppose because the RS6 is still a beast.

I suppose I will have to wait eh?!

Post by **PhilT** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:58 pm

My 6 came with PS2s which give great feedback, but I have gone to Toyo as it is my tyre fitters brand. If the RS6 Toyos last anything like the ones I just changed on the RS4 today, I'll be happy..... 21,500 miles (And a few trackdays)

Post by **W8PMC** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:56 pm

PhilT wrote:My 6 came with PS2s which give great feedback, but I have gone to Toyo as it is my tyre fitters brand. If the RS6 Toyos last anything like the ones I just changed on the RS4 today, I'll be happy..... 21,500 miles (And a few trackdays)

Phil, i want a full report as i'm replacing mine after my May Eurohoon & i'm sick of paying £1000 a set so i'm interested in equally good quality but cheaper rubber, not the Mich/Pir rip-off mainstream.

Post by **PhilT** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:26 pm

You know where I am mate, and you know I'll sort you out with the same deal I get

Post by **MalcolmSu** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:19 pm

£824 was a good price - I just had Conti Sport Contact 3s fitted by etyres and they were £209 each. Black Circles were quoting £198 but I paid the xtra to have eytres fit them at work without having to take time off...

Post by **Gavc500** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:30 am

PS2's for me were long lasting, 24k miles.

Toyo's have softer side walls, more pliable so good ride and progressive handling when pressing on, good choice.

Sessanta's had a very good write up, beat the PS2's.

Post by **rs6red** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:31 am

I have some good continentals in the garage if you're interested (I'm West London based). I took them off the RS6 when it was quite new to fit Dunlop SuperSports.

have fun.

Steve

Post by **LondonRS6** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:21 am

Thank you rs6red for the offer, unfortunately i had 4 sessantas fitted first thing Sat morning around 8:30. #

First observation is there appears to be a lot less tyre rumble.

Also it was nice to see another RS6 (silver) going for an early morning drive in SW London.

Post by **alangjones** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:27 pm

4 x Dunlop SP's fitted in Ramsgate for 500 pictures of Her Britannic Majesty

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