snagitseven

While the Michelin A/S 3 will offer superior handling to the DWS (due to a stiffer sidewall, tread design, etc.), reports indicate some feel the A/S 3 to be a bit noisier with a firmer ride than the DWS. And yes, the DWS does perform better in the snow than other UHP all seasons. No one tire does it all. Unfortunately.

DrGP

But a set of summers and winters tires/wheels will do it all! Although I have found that A/s tires work just fine for my driving needs

Mesa512

Thanks everyone for all the input. I appreciate it

carguyrob

If space is tight in your garage and you would really like to get winter tires/rims, you should really consider this TireRack tire storage rack. It is incredibly sturdy and can be mounted up on the wall near the ceiling in your garage. I have been using it for three years now and it really is a great product.

I think a number of the people on this forum have this same storage rack.

Mesa512

Woah! Great find, thanks. That will definitely help considering the tight space that I have. Thanks again!

carguyrob

Glad I could help. BTW...the rack is $129 on Tire Rack. Here is the link:

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...y=Tire+Storage

As I said above, it is very well built and really professional looking in person. I had two neighbors buy one after seeing mine!

fignewton

here are a couple of pics. These are 255/35/19 and they are meaty! I think they're wider than the Conti3s that came on the car. I really like them so far. Ride is a little stiffer than the DWSs I had on my 2010 but the turn-in and handling are much sharper. Have not had them in the wet yet, but they felt pretty good at 27 deg.

First time S4

Hello, I have just ordered my first Audi - hoping for late February delivery,
Specs are :
2014 S4 Technik 6-Spd
Lava Grey - Pearl Effect Paint
Black Leather Interior
ALUMINUM/BLACK BEAUFORT INLAY
Audi quattro Sport Differential
Adaptive Dampening Suspension
Dynamic Steering
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
rear seat airbags
My concern is how will the 19" summer performance tires handle the cold days ie below 0 but no snow. Should I be getting snow tires and wheels?

moose_head

Yes. (Sounds like you are in Canada?) Summer tires are not designed for winter temperatures or ice. Get all-seasons at a minimum, but real winter tires are best if you are going to be switching them anyway. Snow is not the only factor: the tires are made with different rubber compounds for different temperatures.

Getting a separate set of wheels for winter will make it easier than having the tires remounted twice a year.

First time S4

Thanks, was hoping to sweak by from late February through March with the stock tires the car comes with.
I will keep looking at the tire rack site for some reasonable deals. Car comes with 19", should be ok to switch to 18" snow's I believe