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Old 01-21-2021, 02:03 PM
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Default New 2020 A3 S-Line Premium in Quantum Gray

After driving several S4's since 2004, I just got this as a commuter car. I must say that I am pleasantly surprised at how complete and capable of a car this is. Great power and a DSG that puts the S4's Tiptronic to shame. Must drive it a little more but I have a feeling the biggest shortcoming on this car is the all-season tires.



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What's the difference between 'Quantum Gray' and 'Nardo Gray'? I have a Nardo Gray 2019 RS 3 and see no difference in the photo's.
What tires are on the car that you are not happy with? Brand/Model and size?
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What's the difference between 'Quantum Gray' and 'Nardo Gray'? I have a Nardo Gray 2019 RS 3 and see no difference in the photo's.
What tires are on the car that you are not happy with? Brand/Model and size?
The tires are Continental ProContact TX Touring all-season 225/40-18. They're not bad but clearly not on par with any summer tires. A car equipped with the sport chassis deserves a better performance tire.


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Originally Posted by India Whiskey Charlie
The tires are Continental ProContact TX Touring all-season 225/40-18. They're not bad but clearly not on par with any summer tires. A car equipped with the sport chassis deserves a better performance tire.

We're running 245/40/18 Michelin A/S3+ since the country back roads we run (11,300 miles to date, 5k miles normal street use) and the factory 235/35/19 Pirelli's were were distroyed in two weeks, as their skinny sidewalls were damaged simply by our REGULAR roads which have been poorly maintained the past 8-10 years. Your Audi is on the right? You don't say which is which?
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Originally Posted by rodpaine
We're running 245/40/18 Michelin A/S3+ since the country back roads we run (11,300 miles to date, 5k miles normal street use) and the factory 235/35/19 Pirelli's were were distroyed in two weeks, as their skinny sidewalls were damaged simply by our REGULAR roads which have been poorly maintained the past 8-10 years. Your Audi is on the right? You don't say which is which?
My car is not in the picture. That is a Quantum Gray A4 on the right next to a Nardo Gray RS7.
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