2016 S6 Winter Tires
08-31-2015, 12:44 PM
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The OEM Audi Tire/Wheel packages don't look like a terrible deal to me, considering they include road hazard insurance for 2 years and I imagine you can get some discount off list.
http://microsites.audiusa.com/ngw/13...2_Brochure.pdf
I drive an S6, but the S7 Wheels on the above brochure look much nicer to me and I assume they will fit.
http://microsites.audiusa.com/ngw/13...2_Brochure.pdf
I drive an S6, but the S7 Wheels on the above brochure look much nicer to me and I assume they will fit.
08-31-2015, 01:11 PM
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I bought a set of slightly used OEM 19" wheels (with slightly used summer tires too) and winter tires in the same size as summer wheels/tires. Most of my driving in winter is on plowed roads so I wanted maximum performance from the Michelin Artic Alpin PA4, which may be the snow-rated tire with the closest performance to summer tires. Having an extra set of wheels in the OEM size is useful if I bend a wheel during the summer or winter. I can always dismount a snow tire and use the wheel with a summer tire or vice-versa. I'd rather have the wider, but lower profile winter tires to keep performance the most similar year round
08-31-2015, 02:17 PM
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The slightly different width and offset means they will stick out a bit further than the S6 winter setup, but since the S6 winter setup is very very tucked in I doubt it would be an issue. I believe I read somewhere that they are required to sell winter sets that can fit snow chains as well so they are very tucked in, but if you never plan to use chains (most don't) then the S7 winter wheels shouldn't be an issue.
05-03-2016, 01:16 PM
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My 2016 S6 Prestige came with 19" Yokohamas. Rode on them from July until November and tossed the expensive Yokohamas put Falken winter tires on the 19s (same size as stock, 255-40-19). I then got a set of 20" OEM split spoke takeoffs from Germany on eBay and opted to put Conti DSW summers on the 20s instead of the P Zero, also stock size (255-35-20). Very happy with outcome.
07-24-2016, 05:48 PM
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All seasons
Anyone with history just using All Seasons year round? The reality is that even in winter in chicago the plows do a good job clearing snow within 24 / 48 hours, so true driving on snow is infrequent. I have never gone to switching summer / winter and never really had a problem with my E Class and A4 using All Seasons. But the new S6 I am about to get is another animal.
07-25-2016, 12:45 PM
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You could get away running decent all seasons year round up here in the midwest. The other great reason to swap out is due to all the salt that gets used. Winter is rough on wheels too.
07-30-2016, 05:49 AM
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I'm spending so much damn money on this car I'm reluctant to cheap out on the wheels and tires, and the idea of driving over 100 mph on Chinese replicas gives me the *******, though I realize they're probably just fine. My old school fuddy-duddy instincts demand that a pedigreed German performance car should have pedigreed German performance wheels. So I'll spring 1500-2000 for a set of BBS.
But then I deal with mild winter conditions, with very little snow driving and that under pretty lightweight conditions, so my winter wheels won't get banged up or salt damaged and nice wheels will stay nice, particularly because I will Opticoat them to negate the legendary S6 brake dust mess. I'm compelled to get a winter setup due to the summer P Zeros' 45 degree minimum ambient temp tolerance (nelow that they are prone to compound cracking specifically excluded by the warranty, see Pirelli P Zero Nero ). I do a lot of sub 45 degree dry and wet driving in the winter, and do infrequently need to bluff my way past chain controls, so it's winter tires or park it.
From all the research I've done it appears that the Blizzak is THE badass in the snow, and the Alpin a stellar all-around tire with dry and wet performance that surpasses that of many summer "performance" tires. Because my snow needs are so modest I'm going with the Alpin.
Tire Rack are excellent people to work with. The fitment for this car with its massive front calipers is very tricky. they test fit what they sell and know what will fit an S6, so you can trust their configurator and back that up by calling their specialists if you wish. If they SAY it will fit they will make things right if it doesn't. Some guy on eBay, not so much.
Tire Rack also sells fairly inexpensive storage covers so you and your car are not dealing with filthy tires on your biannual trip to have them swapped.
But then I deal with mild winter conditions, with very little snow driving and that under pretty lightweight conditions, so my winter wheels won't get banged up or salt damaged and nice wheels will stay nice, particularly because I will Opticoat them to negate the legendary S6 brake dust mess. I'm compelled to get a winter setup due to the summer P Zeros' 45 degree minimum ambient temp tolerance (nelow that they are prone to compound cracking specifically excluded by the warranty, see Pirelli P Zero Nero ). I do a lot of sub 45 degree dry and wet driving in the winter, and do infrequently need to bluff my way past chain controls, so it's winter tires or park it.
From all the research I've done it appears that the Blizzak is THE badass in the snow, and the Alpin a stellar all-around tire with dry and wet performance that surpasses that of many summer "performance" tires. Because my snow needs are so modest I'm going with the Alpin.
Tire Rack are excellent people to work with. The fitment for this car with its massive front calipers is very tricky. they test fit what they sell and know what will fit an S6, so you can trust their configurator and back that up by calling their specialists if you wish. If they SAY it will fit they will make things right if it doesn't. Some guy on eBay, not so much.
Tire Rack also sells fairly inexpensive storage covers so you and your car are not dealing with filthy tires on your biannual trip to have them swapped.
I have the Alpins as well because I live in NJ and have the occasional couple bad days of snow but generally wet and cold. The Alpins with some wheels I picked up for the winter is the way to go. All four fit in the back with the seats folded down in my tirerack covers. Take them home bleed out the air and store them in my basement for the winter. Perfect climate controlled conditions for storing tires. Sweet.
07-30-2016, 05:51 AM
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Anyone with history just using All Seasons year round? The reality is that even in winter in chicago the plows do a good job clearing snow within 24 / 48 hours, so true driving on snow is infrequent. I have never gone to switching summer / winter and never really had a problem with my E Class and A4 using All Seasons. But the new S6 I am about to get is another animal.
07-30-2016, 01:36 PM
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It's not the snow brother, it's the cold and Chicago gets cold and all seasons are like a hockey puck in those temps. I used to do that for all my Benz's and had a bad experience once coming home from NYC on I-78 that changed my thinking to get dedicated winters. Bonus for the occasional snow storm but the Alpins stick like glue in the cold and when some idiot that doesn't know how to drive f's up in front of you when you are doing 75 mph you can't have hockey pucks for tires trying to maneuver.
I tried Michelin Pilot A/S tires on a 07 S6 for one winter and they were like you say "almost hockey pucks". I just did not like the way the car handled and didn't use it much that winter. I bought snows for the next winter and what a difference they made.
Yes, it's a pain, but I like two sets of tires. The last 5 years my dealer only charged $75 a season to clean & store the tires. He upped it to $125 this year, so I'll have to decide if it's worth it to go with two cars (or two trips) to take the summer 20" set home.
08-05-2016, 09:40 AM
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I just bought a 2014 S6 that has 20" summer tires on it. I will be buying a set of Yokohama Advan Sport A/S tires to use in the winter since I live in the Midwest. I had a set on my previous vehicle (A5) and they performed exceptionally.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...an&autoModClar=