Shan3

Hey, everyone, looks like I've burned through the stock tires on my 2015 S3 in only 15,000 miles. What a freakin' bummer. Reading online, it seems that the stock Continentals experience poor wear.

So... looking at options to replace them (235/35/19). Considering the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (~$150/ea) or the Dunlop DIREZZA DZ102 (~$165/ea).

Anyone have any experience with either of these, or have a recommendation for something else I should consider. Hoping for something that I can get more miles out of. Granted, I like to drive it a little spiritedly.

Thanks,
Shan3

Shan3

Hmm, 100 views and no responses. All you guys on the original tires from the factory? No one has any experience or opinions on tires?

Stevelev

Michelin PSS are my preferred replacement tires. After having tried several different hi po tires on half a dozen different Audis, The PSS last longer and provide a ton of confidence due to excellent grip.

Scorpion_1011

Which Continental's come stock on the S3/19"?

Shan3

I read in another thread and the S3 probably comes with different tires from time to time. Sounds like some folks got Michelins and Hankooks.

Mine came with the Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 3.


Good intel, thanks for the reply, Steve. Those tires are definitely a bit more pricey than the options I was considering. I don't mind springing for the higher price as long as the tread wear is good. So, I'll take a good look at these and any others that people recommend.

Stevelev

NP. The less expensive option I would buy again is the Conti extreme contact DW. Their lower weight compared to others is a bonus but the wear could be a season shorter than the PSS. For the record, I've rarely been able to get much more than two good seasons out of my summers ... could it be the high friction roads we have north of the 49th ??!

davisflyer

Another for the Michelin PSS, though I think there is a new version that just came out that's supposed to be even better

chiphead

Living in the NE, I ordered Pirelli Zero AS+. It's probably the best AS tire that fits our 19".

I wanted something that would also take the edge off the ride harshness. The OEM Conti were a bit much on the pothole strewn roads around here.

a2oc

Michelin PSS for me, 20000mls later it still has 4-5mm of treads left.

Shan3

Excellent. Thanks for the feedback, all. Looks like the Michelins are the way to go.