Best All Season Tires for a 2017 A4 B9 Premium Plus
02-21-2019, 08:52 AM
#21
AudiWorld Super User
My issues are with grip. Wet grip is almost non existent. Don’t even get me started about grip in the snow. Hehe. All my cars have AS tyres (all that came stock with the car except the SQ5 for which I got Pirelli Scorpion Zeros) and all of them perform significantly better than the P7s, both in wet and snow. Now I know these aren’t winter tyres and shouldn’t be used in the snow but I don’t drive much at all in the snow. And I’m comparing the P7s to other all seasons on my car. So I think it’s a fair comparison.
02-21-2019, 01:03 PM
#22
AudiWorld Member
It's interesting the disparity of opinions on the Pirelli P7 Cinturato. Consumer Reports rates the Plus version of it tied for first place in both the Performance All-Season H speed and V speed rating classes in their 2018 Buying Guide. Is the Plus that dramatically different from the non-Plus version?
02-21-2019, 01:13 PM
#23
AudiWorld Super User
It's interesting the disparity of opinions on the Pirelli P7 Cinturato. Consumer Reports rates the Plus version of it tied for first place in both the Performance All-Season H speed and V speed rating classes in their 2018 Buying Guide. Is the Plus that dramatically different from the non-Plus version?
02-21-2019, 01:51 PM
#24
AudiWorld Member
I don’t have any reason to promote them, I just feel they are a good general source to go to for information. They purchase all the vehicles they test and don’t rely on manufacturers providing cars to them to test, so they don’t owe the manufacturers anything.
02-21-2019, 01:57 PM
#25
AudiWorld Super User
I have owned two cars that I have used their reviews for, a ‘14 Mercedes CLA and my ‘17 B9, and I have to say they were amazingly accurate with both of their reviews of those two vehicles. I agreed with about everything. The CLA reviews were on the negative side and it was tough owning the car at the time, but I knew they were right about it’s many shortcomings.
I don’t have any reason to promote them, I just feel they are a good general source to go to for information. They purchase all the vehicles they test and don’t rely on manufacturers providing cars to them to test, so they don’t owe the manufacturers anything.
02-21-2019, 05:03 PM
#26
AudiWorld Super User
I have owned two cars that I have used their reviews for, a ‘14 Mercedes CLA and my ‘17 B9, and I have to say they were amazingly accurate with both of their reviews of those two vehicles. I agreed with about everything. The CLA reviews were on the negative side and it was tough owning the car at the time, but I knew they were right about it’s many shortcomings.
I don’t have any reason to promote them, I just feel they are a good general source to go to for information. They purchase all the vehicles they test and don’t rely on manufacturers providing cars to them to test, so they don’t owe the manufacturers anything.
02-21-2019, 07:05 PM
#27
That said, neither Consumer Reports or Tire Rack are gospel, but both provide objective data on which one could select a tire based on those factors deemed most important; not everyone considers each category important (e.g. CR includes hydroplaning in total score; this may not be important in the southwest as in the norththeast; for others treadlife takes a backseat to performance). Tire Rack also includes surveys - essentially a collection of anecdotes, which if demonstrate a consistent theme, may help you decide among your top few picks from the objective tests.
So, no disrespect but whether one is interested in tires or vacuum cleaners, Consumer Reports is a good objective place to start as they actually perform a significant number of tests on each product rated - and has no financial interest as they do not sell or advertise products rated. Since one’s life is literally riding on tires, would advocate for checking both Tire Rack and Consumer Reports prior to purchase.
Last edited by AMDG75; 02-21-2019 at 07:08 PM.
02-21-2019, 08:42 PM
#28
OK, How much salt do we need to accept your opinion over professionals. You seem to have a thing against Pirelli for some unstated reason but you are overdoing it and probably losing your intent. Maybe you add some humor here and give us the background story.
02-22-2019, 05:12 AM
#29
AudiWorld Super User
Wow, guess I should give CR another shot then. Didnt realize there were so many advocates out there for it. I dont have a thing against Pirelli, just against these specific tires that came on the car. I had the P-Zeros on my previous S6's and had no issues with them for the time they were on there. I do wish they would get their act straight in Formula 1 though. Every year we get different colors that mean nothing and wear terribly.