Tyres?

[JampoTT]

So I have some sort of P Zero on there at the moment...

I bought the car (its a November 2010 RS6 Avant) in November 2011 with these tyres already on, but some spirited and motorway driving has worn them out.

I'm doing a fair few motorway miles at the moment. Not going to track it, but wondered what was the best option for tyres, and who is doing a good deal at the moment?

Also, anything to be wary of with getting them fitted at home? I usually used Event Mobile (they've done my S4, RRS and R8 previously) but this is the first car I've had with TPM...

[ollys]

Assume you have a 20" Rim?

If so Dunlop and Pirelli make the OEM approve tyres (designated as 'R01'), but in truth any tyre which is 275/35/20 with a 102Y load index will be fine. There is quite a bit of choice out there and the best online retailers in my experience are either camskill or pneus-online.

I have continental sport contact 2s on my set of 20" rims - which I hate (they came with the car) and are noticeably worse than the michelin pilot sport 3s I have on my set of OEM 19" rims, which are absolutely awesome. This is my first set of Michelins and they are a fantastic tyre. I think however Michelin only do a supersport tyre (and not a PS3) in the 20" size needed for the RS6.

Finally, any reputable tyre Shop will be able to deal the the TPMS sensors and valves when changing tyres for you.

Happy hunting.

[chunky79]

The mich's are meant to be fantastic. A few guy's in the c5 forum really rate them. Will be a shame if they don't do them in 20's though.
Anyone know if you can get the goodyear assym 2's in 20's? They would be my recommendation as i have them in 19's.

[Carbon]

Anyone know if you can get the goodyear assym 2's in 20's?

Goodyear Dunlop deff do not make 275/35/20 in the A2

The closest 20" in the A2 is 295/30 it is however 101y.

[Streem]

I used to tyre test at the ring and would say that the best tyre on the market at moment is the Michy super sports. My RS6 arrives next week and i will swap onto michy's as soon as it arrives and sell the Dunlop's.

[ollys]

Anyone know if you can get the goodyear assym 2's in 20's?

Goodyear Dunlop deff do not make 275/35/20 in the A2

The closest 20" in the A2 is 295/30 it is however 101y.

They do make the A2

http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car ... ,Y,XL.html

Although supersport around the same price

http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car ... 29|XL.html

[Carbon]

Anyone know if you can get the goodyear assym 2's in 20's?

Goodyear Dunlop deff do not make 275/35/20 in the A2

The closest 20" in the A2 is 295/30 it is however 101y.

They do make the A2

Sorry Ollys, I should have been more specific. This size and type is NOT a current production tyre in the Goodyear Dunlop Plants, but there may be some stock still in mainland Europe, it might be a struggle to find them at main outlets in the uk though. Having said that there are a LOT of tyres stuck in wharehouses around Europe at the moment

[PorkaFly]

I'm running Michilen Pilot Super Sports (MPSS) on mine...slightly noisier than the OEM P-Zeros, but epic grip and more planted and wear much better. Grip wise the MPSS are between PS2s and Cup Sports, but with better wear rate than PS2s.

They have a slightly broader shoulder than P-Zeros which alarmed my fitter to start with but we did a full range check and they wear fine...fill the arches better (if that was possible)!

I got them from Costco during their 20% off last Summer and had them fitted in Oct, so got all 4 for approx £1k. I also have them on my other car and they are excellent on that too.

Can't recommend them enough.

PF