Inyoury

I'm thinking about giving the old tires to the dealer. They have taken good care of me so I think this transaction can be handy later on.

snagitseven

They may charge you a disposal fee.

Bayman48

What about a tire that only endures rain and sometimes temps in the low 40s upper 30s? Not sure I needed the "s" Designation or even an all season tire....

Sportstick

Yes, you do. All season includes temperature and not just precipitation. Michelin warns that their summer-only tires should be used above 45 degrees F, and that compound cracking may otherwise occur. As summer tire compounds reach the low 40s, they start to emulate hockey pucks for hardness and lose significant capability. Therefore, you should select among all season tires which optimize the characteristics you prioritize, performance or comfort. DWS06 seems to provide a good blend for an A6.

Inyoury

That's exactly right. I used summers in the city of Seoul for the first year of ownership and they were terrible on dry very cold weather. The city didn't get much snow so I thought they would be fine and it wasn't. When the temp was in the 10's I actually felt the car slide on smooth dry surfaces.

So I'll get my new DWS06s on this coming Wednesday and installed before my business trip to Toronto.

scalco23

Just got my DWS06s installed this morning. Haven't had a chance to really drive it much. They look fantastic, though. How long is the break-in period on these guys?

Sportstick

Typically 500 miles of no hard/fast turns nor stops.

And, general practice, don't turn the wheel when standing still...always at least let the car creep when turning.

snagitseven

There's nothing you have to do - the break-in period is short. Avoid racing and two-wheel high speed turns and you won't have to worry about it - just drive. It's not like bedding in new brakes.

Maverick61

Go with the Pirelli P7 All Season Plus.
There is a reason they are rated #1 in their category on TireRack

Sportstick

Apples and oranges....those P7 are Grand Touring All Seasons, while DWS (and the new 06 variant) are Ultra High Performance All Season....depends if you want to "ride" or drive. Meanwhile, the old DWS is first in its category...and keep in mind, the numerical scores are not comparable between tire categories on the consumer survey...different samples with unknown inter-rater reliability.