A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B5 Audi A4 produced from 1995-2001 B5 FAQ

Tire recommedations

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-08-2006, 05:16 PM
  #1  
New Member
Thread Starter
 
A4PlayQuattro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Tire recommedations

I'm looking to replace my Potenzas with something new, preferrably all season. Any recommendations? Pirelli Pzero Nero M&S any good? I have the sport pkg with 17's. Thanks!
Old 02-08-2006, 05:23 PM
  #2  
IBG
AudiWorld Super User
 
IBG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 7,962
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

the Pzero Nero M&S are good, you could also check out the Toyo Proxes 4.
Old 02-08-2006, 05:34 PM
  #3  
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
phoneyman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,528
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

big 2nd on the Neros
Old 02-08-2006, 05:58 PM
  #4  
Member
 
77'911's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,592
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default A comment...

You might consider getting a summer performance tire and getting a set of dedicated snows. You'll get far more out of the quattro system the suspension. There seems to be a number of inexpensive used winter tire and wheel sets floating around for sale lately.
Old 02-08-2006, 06:10 PM
  #5  
BSK
AudiWorld Super User
 
BSK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 16,812
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

i love how its always a comment =)
Old 02-08-2006, 06:11 PM
  #6  
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
QuattroJay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,793
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have some Kumho ECSTA and seem decent and very inexpensive
Old 02-08-2006, 06:52 PM
  #7  
Member
 
77'911's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,592
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default A comment....

Not always, I did post a pic of our A4 yesterday. Now that our Nikon is hooked up, I 'll some pics of my next A4 DIY project(clutch, rms, trans seals).
Old 02-08-2006, 06:58 PM
  #8  
Member
 
JA4T's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,415
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

It's his trademark. I'm starting to like it for some reason.
Old 02-08-2006, 06:58 PM
  #9  
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
Raoul's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 1,603
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Ditto that. I've found them suprisingly capable in the rain as well.
Old 02-08-2006, 08:43 PM
  #10  
AudiWorld Super User
 
goldringer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,534
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Falken Ziex 512? No first hand experience but thats what I would swap out for.


Quick Reply: Tire recommedations



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:29 PM.