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Old 10-03-2012, 09:11 AM
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Currently running the Pirelli P Zeros...looking for replacements. The Zeros are really soft, and wear quick. Anyone running something different and had good success, or traded theirs out to a good replacement? Live in northern CA. Thanks
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Even though I switched my Pirellis out for all-season rubber, if I were going to shop for new summer rubber I would look at the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Had the previous gen of those on the RS4 and they were great. BTW - 19K miles on summer rubber is pretty good. Good luck!
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I have the P Zeros and agree that they seem to wear very quickly. It won't be long before I put the winter tires/wheels on, but I'll need a new set of summer rubber in the spring. I've heard good things about the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and will probably go with those. One of the car mags ran a comparison recently, within the last month or two. I'll post a link if I can find it.
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If i lived in California I would go with the Michelin Pilot Super Sports awesome dry weather tire. Unfortunately I live in Mid West and we get snow so i went with all season Continental DWS Extreme Performance tires I'm very happy with them so far.
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I had Yokohomas OEM. Found them to be very loud. Changed them out after 15k - they still had a had a few thousand miles left, but I got a difficult to repair flat. I replaced them with Continental DWS and so far am very happy. I live in a southern climate, and don't need the all seasons, but I find them much quieter with a smoother ride. Also they should last much longer. And they are significantly cheaper - about $285/ each vs. $400 - 500 for ultra performance tires. I have 20" with a sport package and love a sporty feel, but the Yokos were just overkill. Much happier now.
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Dallas 98, how do the Continentals look compared to the Yokohamas? Anyway you can post a Pic? Thanks in advance!
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Originally Posted by dallas98
I had Yokohomas OEM. Found them to be very loud. Changed them out after 15k - they still had a had a few thousand miles left, but I got a difficult to repair flat. I replaced them with Continental DWS and so far am very happy. I live in a southern climate, and don't need the all seasons, but I find them much quieter with a smoother ride. Also they should last much longer. And they are significantly cheaper - about $285/ each vs. $400 - 500 for ultra performance tires. I have 20" with a sport package and love a sporty feel, but the Yokos were just overkill. Much happier now.
I'm glad to hear about the quieter, smoother ride of the Conti DWS - because the 20" Yoko summers on my new (preowned) A7 are a bit harsh. I know I will need to switch over to all-seasons this fall, and I was fearing having to give up the cool stock 20" wheels. Did you notice any downside when switching to the Conti DWS?
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My A7 came with the Pirelli P-Zeros, and I could not be happier with them. They lasted a whopping 33K miles. I just replaced them last week at my 35K mile service with another set. I hope they last as long!
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