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Old 05-26-2011, 03:25 AM
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I have about 2,000 miles on them and they have ben great so far. I like them better than the Pilots and the DS3s.
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I've got a couple hundred miles or so on Potenza S-04 Pole Position, think they're in the same price range as the DS3s. Happy so far...
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I did the unthinkable and put Michelin pilot all seasons in 255 40 19 on my s6. I couldnt be happier. I suffered a small amount in the handling department , you notice when you really push it, but the higher sidewall makes the ride quality night and day. I was completely shocked t the difference. One other plus is that the tires are bigger and it puts the speedometer dead on vs. The usual Audi 5 percent error on the low side. Just something to think about. Here in Atlanta, the ride on summer tires in the winter is awful. Bone jarring. I will never go back to summer tires. Not worth it, the pilots are awesome tires and have great grip in wet, dry, whatever.

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Old 05-27-2011, 07:32 AM
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Don't feel bad, i have Conti DWS all season in 255/35/19 on my S6.
I may try the Michelin's next time, but so far so good, especially in the Northeast winter we just had.
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Originally Posted by sgroer
I did the unthinkable and put Michelin pilot all seasons in 255 40 19 on my s6. I couldnt be happier. I suffered a small amount in the handling department , you notice when you really push it, but the higher sidewall makes the ride quality night and day. I was completely shocked t the difference. One other plus is that the tires are bigger and it puts the speedometer dead on vs. The usual Audi 5 percent error on the low side. Just something to think about. Here in Atlanta, the ride on summer tires in the winter is awful. Bone jarring. I will never go back to summer tires. Not worth it, the pilots are awesome tires and have great grip in wet, dry, whatever.
I'm getting old and I was thinking about putting the 40 series on as well. Can you post some pics? I want to see how the 40 series look on 19"s. Thx.
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Originally Posted by NR04
I'm getting old and I was thinking about putting the 40 series on as well. Can you post some pics? I want to see how the 40 series look on 19"s. Thx.
Will do... I am out of town. Will post in a couple of days.
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I just put on the ContiSportContact 5P (265/35ZR19 XL) and have about 1,500 miles on them. they are absolutely fantastic and I think they be better than the PS2s I had before (and, at ~$360 / tire, about $65 less per corner than the PS2).

I have not tried them on the track yet but wet and dry grip have been very, very good in some post-break in spirited driving thus far.
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Just realized I never posted a pic of the S6 on 40 series all seasons.. I'll try to do that this eve.
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For those that requested this. Couple of pics of the S6 on 40 series tires... Sorry for the delay.





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