would Dunlop Sports be sufficient for the winter? (VT, NJ, NYC) or should i get snow tires?
08-27-2002, 07:52 AM
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Which Dunlops? They're all called Sport-something or other. :>)
If you mean your sport package tires, that's a big no-no. The tires that come with the sport package are 3 season performance tires and are not designed for cold weather or foul road conditions.
For winter tires, I highly recommend the Dunlop Winter Sport M2's. Search around and you'll see that lots of people have been happy with them.
For winter tires, I highly recommend the Dunlop Winter Sport M2's. Search around and you'll see that lots of people have been happy with them.
08-27-2002, 08:23 AM
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If you mean A2s, they are great tires, supposed to be best a/s tire in snow.SP5000=even more preform
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27563/19inches.jpg"></center><p>SP5000 is the best performance a/s tire I can think of(some peeps like Michelin Pilots) For a Touring tire, A2s are fantastic! They are so quiet it is spooky. Snow preformance should be great if you look at TR reviews. I have had a LOT of tyres on my 11 Audis, running Potenza RE950s now and I am dissapointed. Low grip, fast wear-I can't say enough bad things about them. Ok in dry.
08-27-2002, 08:27 AM
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Yup - I loved my old SP5000s, though now I use SP9090s for summer, Winter Sport M2s for winter (m)
and it's a great combination.
Like Shaun said, definitely do NOT use the Dunlop SP Sport 9090s for snow!
Like Shaun said, definitely do NOT use the Dunlop SP Sport 9090s for snow!
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08-27-2002, 08:47 AM
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SP9090's for Winter
I ran SP9090's all last winter up in Vermont without a problem. I used to take my baby into parking lots and try to lose traction, but with the traction control on the summer tires still held. With that said, I am not going to test my luck this year so I bought a set of Blizzaks.
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08-27-2002, 09:04 AM
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I agree with AudiJunkie about the A2s but ...
you will have to get a smaller tire size if you have the sport package (I believe they come in 215/55-17).
If you want higher performance (but slightly less snow traction) and want to maintain 235/45-17 tire size I would recommend either the Sumitomo HTR+ or the Dunlop SP5000. Both of these tires are exceptional performance all-season treads -- and inexpensive, about $100-125 each. So good, in fact, that you may never switch back to high priced, high performance tires.
Both are sweet! Good luck.
HTR+ ($101 @ TireRack)
<img src="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/images/sumitomo/su_htrplus.jpg">
SP5000 Assymetrical ($127 @ TireRack)
<img src="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/images/dunlop/du_s5000.jpg">
If you want higher performance (but slightly less snow traction) and want to maintain 235/45-17 tire size I would recommend either the Sumitomo HTR+ or the Dunlop SP5000. Both of these tires are exceptional performance all-season treads -- and inexpensive, about $100-125 each. So good, in fact, that you may never switch back to high priced, high performance tires.
Both are sweet! Good luck.
HTR+ ($101 @ TireRack)
<img src="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/images/sumitomo/su_htrplus.jpg">
SP5000 Assymetrical ($127 @ TireRack)
<img src="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/images/dunlop/du_s5000.jpg">