AeroSmith

<center><img src="http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/125026093-L.jpg"></center><p>Guys,

I'm not happy with the Yoko Advans that came on my 2007 S8.

I can replace them with 265/35 R20 Pirelli PZeros.

I can replace them with 275/35 R20 Michelin Pilot A/Ss (four season). I could replace them with Continental or Pirelli summer tires in this size.

I love summer tires (live in Florida). I love Michelins (have them on my 997S). But alas, there are no summer Michelins that will fit.

What are you all running on your 20s and why?

What size tire are you all running on your 20s?

My S8 owner's manual states that 265/35 and 275/35 are both OK.

Many thanks.

Ringmeister

The first set I tried was the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. They are excellent A/S tires and I would recommend them if that is what you need. The only gripe I have with these tires is they got noisy more quickly than I expected (of course that is meaningless since my driving style may be the prime reason for that symptom).

I decided to replace my Michelin A/S once they started getting noisy with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx summer tires. The added grip of summer performance tires is great and this is the 2nd season I am using the Dunlops.

Obviously the summer performance tires can not be used year round where I live so I also have a set of Blizzaks on 5 spoke 18" Audi wheels for the nasty weather.

Since you live in Florida, I would consider trying the PZeros in the 275/35-20 size since they have a greater section width.

MP4.2+6.0

Agreed with your comments. Nice feel. Similar to the Dunlop SP 9000's that came on my A6 4.2 in 2006--a plush summer tire with good grip and stopping power. Not a track tire.

I noticed looking at the 275/35 20 available tires that some of them really don't have the load rating the OEM tires Audi uses have (at least 100 and often 102). The Michelin A/S's are rated at 98. This is a plenty heavy enough car (especially in front) to be a concern.

metalevon

i have never had so many flat tires as i did with those.
I run Toyo t1r's 245/35/19 on the s4 right now, and couldnt be happier. I am sure when the yokohomas on our s8 deplete themselves. we will replace with toyos as well.

geordie

Summers are the stock Pirelli P Zero's 265 size on the stock S rim
I ran the Pirellis for a short time only (2-3 months) before swapping out. They seemed good, excellent grip, comfortable, quiet.
I have had the Michelins on for over 4 months now. They are excellent. No traction problems in snow or heavy rain, plenty of grip and I would say a little less noise and a touch more compliant
I had Dunlop SP SportMaxx (275/35-20) on the A8. What a horrible experience. Possibly the tires were damaged by a suspension problem I now suspect I had with the 05 A8. Nonetheless. The tires became horribly noisy at 10k to the point that they had to be thrown with half the tread remaining. I could not recommend this tire although it was fabulous for the first 5k.

geordie

a $100k car but the P Zero is seriously expensive and I am not sure the cost to go from 265 to 275 can be worth it. Stick with 265.

cctdi

But the 265/35/20 has no A/S in the market so far, this coming Winter I will have no choice to replace the Yoko with Michelin Pilor Sport A/S or Pirelli PZere Nero M&amp;S, both are 275/35/20. How about the fat 255/40/19 to fit the S8 rims? The S8 manual does mention 265 and 275 for the car.

AeroSmith

Let's just say I get the XL rated Pirelli PZeros.....which size should I get? Owner's manual give me two options. 265/35 R20 or 275/35 R20?

AeroSmith

You know the thing is we ran the Michelin Pilot A/Ss on a 2001 allroad here in Florida and they were awesome tires. I just don't need 4-season tires....most of the time.

AeroSmith

Hmmmmm, do I dare?<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&amp;url=%2Ftires%2Ftires.jsp%3FtireMak e%3DDunlop%26amp%3BtireModel%3DSP%2BSport%2BMaxx%2 6amp%3BvehicleSearch%3Dfalse%26amp%3Bpartnum%3D735 YR0SPMAXXXL%26amp%3BfromCompare1%3Dyes%26amp%3Bspe ed_rating