ah ok, not just me who don't like them then.
Bridgestones were just as bad I found, fine at first when new but then seemed to glaze over or something and lose grip within months? (and theres no denying their R&D budget either, but still not a tyre I would want again).
Need a set of New tyres any recommendations?
Re: Need a set of New tyres any recommendations?
I think you'd have a hard time finding a tyre that matches the pilot super sports for grip, the price isn't bad either from an online supplier like tyre leader.
I've got a winter set of wheels with mismatched tyres at the mo, 6 year old bridgestone RE050's on the rear which are hilariously slippery, and super sports on the front, even in the cold and wet they're pretty good.
I've got a winter set of wheels with mismatched tyres at the mo, 6 year old bridgestone RE050's on the rear which are hilariously slippery, and super sports on the front, even in the cold and wet they're pretty good.
2003 C5 RS6 Avant Daytona Grey
Re: Need a set of New tyres any recommendations?
Have to be honest I ended up getting P ZERO this year as I couldn't get PSS for mine and after 35 laps of Brunters this year I am as surprised as anyone to say they had more grip in the corners. It was a dry day and I am more than happy with them.
Re: Need a set of New tyres any recommendations?
The tombstone RE050A are OK on lighter cars. Terrible on the RS6.
The PSS are OK when it's warm and dry. I've got them on the rear of the M3 at the moment and it's comical verging on dangerous in damp sub-10 degrees weather.
Looks like the R01 is the thing of the past for the PS2. The M01 Mercedes spec looks like it might be similar. I will just have to try them next time.
The PSS are OK when it's warm and dry. I've got them on the rear of the M3 at the moment and it's comical verging on dangerous in damp sub-10 degrees weather.
Looks like the R01 is the thing of the past for the PS2. The M01 Mercedes spec looks like it might be similar. I will just have to try them next time.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Need a set of New tyres any recommendations?
I am disappointed the R01 is gone 
I can't even find the PS2 in general, R01 or not. Looks like my choice will be Goodyear Eagles when winter is out the way.
I can't even find the PS2 in general, R01 or not. Looks like my choice will be Goodyear Eagles when winter is out the way.Re: Need a set of New tyres any recommendations?
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Need a set of New tyres any recommendations?
Why thank you sir! We reckon the merc fitment will be okay? El knobbo is gone anyway.Shoppinit wrote:http://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b735s4787p ... E_Mercedes
Re: Need a set of New tyres any recommendations?
No way of knowing for sure. I'd certainly take a punt, especially if El knobbo is out of the picture. They have the same grip ratings as the R01 (IIRC) so hopefully they are the same as the R01.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Need a set of New tyres any recommendations?
I still don't understand why the EU eco mentalists insisted on removing THE two most important ratings from all tyres and replace them with utterly irrelevant ones like 'noise' and 'threat to fluffy bunnies' instead.?!
Dry grip
and Wear rate.
From those I knew how good the compound is.
The ONLY useful rating left on tyres is wet grip, and to be honest, if its raining, I tend to just slow down a little.. cos it 'may be slippery'.
Dry grip
and Wear rate.
From those I knew how good the compound is.
The ONLY useful rating left on tyres is wet grip, and to be honest, if its raining, I tend to just slow down a little.. cos it 'may be slippery'.
Re: Need a set of New tyres any recommendations?
You're far too sensible to be posting in a "What tyres" thread...RichB888 wrote:I still don't understand why the EU eco mentalists insisted on removing THE two most important ratings from all tyres and replace them with utterly irrelevant ones like 'noise' and 'threat to fluffy bunnies' instead.?!
Dry grip
and Wear rate.
From those I knew how good the compound is.
The ONLY useful rating left on tyres is wet grip, and to be honest, if its raining, I tend to just slow down a little.. cos it 'may be slippery'.
No matter where you go, there you are.
Re: Need a set of New tyres any recommendations?
Did you get the Merc spec PS2 in the end? If so, how did they fit?Jay_g wrote:Why thank you sir! We reckon the merc fitment will be okay? El knobbo is gone anyway.Shoppinit wrote:http://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b735s4787p ... E_Mercedes
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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I've got them, unfortunately they are just sat in my house at the minute for a whole world of reasons.
Wheels should be getting refurbed next week, so will be getting the tyres chucked on then. the missus hates my man maths!!
Wheels should be getting refurbed next week, so will be getting the tyres chucked on then. the missus hates my man maths!!
Re: Need a set of New tyres any recommendations?
Cool. Let us know how you get on.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Wheels are being done this week, hope to pick the car up tomorrow!
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I just got a full set of Eagle F1s for £550 fitted, 255/35/19s. BT Tyres in Rugby, Ross who runs the place has a B5 RS4 with BIG power! He did my last set that lasted me 20k miles. Best tyre imo
Daytona RS6 saloon, KW v3s, Hotchkiss ARBs, Milltech non res, MRC
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