What tires are you using?
#11
AudiWorld Member
The 275's just look better being wider as well. As has been said, the selection of 275's is much-much better and cheaper to boot. I got sick and tired of wearing out expensive summer tires in only 20,000 miles and see no upside to using summer only tires. Winter tires of course are the way to go in the snow if you are on icy roads a bunch.
#12
AudiWorld Member
sorry, I have an S8. The stock size is 265/35/21 for the 2013. I think the newer S8's come with the 275 now. 265 is an odd ball size which is hard to find.
#13
2014 A8L, sounds like the 275's might let me select a tire that does not sound like I have a Piper Cub airplane strapped to my front end.
I live in San Diego, we don't have rain much at all, so dry tires are fine.
Any suggestions that are quieter than stock.
Greg
I live in San Diego, we don't have rain much at all, so dry tires are fine.
Any suggestions that are quieter than stock.
Greg
#14
#17
I have the Contis DWS and find them a bit loud. I might have to replace them soon and my preference on all the cars I've owned are Michelins but they are pricier but quieter. Not sure about the treadwear though, might wear faster if they're softer.
#19
AudiWorld Member
Yes, I'm not too impressed with the DWS06's at all. They are wearing fairly fast, they get noisy after some miles and are spongy and need the air cranked up a bit, just not crisp in the handling dept. Don't know why they are so highly ranked on tire rack. I really liked the Goodyear Sports, but the ones I got from Tire Rack were just not round and smooth enough. I'll be getting them from the local Goodyear shop next time, the two I had them replace ran true, the other 9 from Tire Rack did not. I see Tire Rack no longer even sells them either.