Too early to run summer tires in New England?
03-18-2018, 04:38 PM
#12
AudiWorld Senior Member
Oh absolutely. I knew I was going to have to give them up anyways but also why I said "free" in quotes. I just new I didn't want to drive with summers in the middle of winter and getting a second pair of winters with wheels was going to be a hassle for me.
03-18-2018, 04:57 PM
#13
AudiWorld Senior Member
The stock summer tires aren't that nice anyway, PS/AS3+ are probably the same price or more expensive.
I went with the same tire for my car for the summer. I have the Golf R on PSS for performance (wayyy faster than the S5) when I want it, and the AS3+ has much better wear for my cruiser. Also, I have great winters for the snow but want to be able to run them from december thru february instead of november through march
I went with the same tire for my car for the summer. I have the Golf R on PSS for performance (wayyy faster than the S5) when I want it, and the AS3+ has much better wear for my cruiser. Also, I have great winters for the snow but want to be able to run them from december thru february instead of november through march
03-18-2018, 07:37 PM
#14
AudiWorld Senior Member
The stock summer tires aren't that nice anyway, PS/AS3+ are probably the same price or more expensive.
I went with the same tire for my car for the summer. I have the Golf R on PSS for performance (wayyy faster than the S5) when I want it, and the AS3+ has much better wear for my cruiser. Also, I have great winters for the snow but want to be able to run them from december thru february instead of november through march
I went with the same tire for my car for the summer. I have the Golf R on PSS for performance (wayyy faster than the S5) when I want it, and the AS3+ has much better wear for my cruiser. Also, I have great winters for the snow but want to be able to run them from december thru february instead of november through march
03-18-2018, 08:37 PM
#15
I bought all seasons from the dealer. They installed for free and keep the summers for free. They also gave me 1 year 100% tire/rim warranty and 50% for year 2 (it's a 3 year lease)
03-19-2018, 06:00 AM
#16
AudiWorld Senior Member
My Golf R is stg2+, FBO it runs mid 11's on pump gas and I can tell you from back to back butt dyno that it is much much faster than my S5.
Also, as a drivers car the golf is way more fun to drive from a handling stnadpoint . 3300 lbs, stiff RSB, motorsport alignment.
Also, as a drivers car the golf is way more fun to drive from a handling stnadpoint . 3300 lbs, stiff RSB, motorsport alignment.
03-19-2018, 07:07 AM
#17
AudiWorld Senior Member
I'm a B9 S4 owner so maybe my barometer is off with what you guys are doing, but most of us S4 guys are running (comparatively) cheap 18" aftermarket wheels for winters right now and our 19" OEM wheels with the summer rubber on 'em are in storage for another ??? weeks yet.
Here in the midwest we have potentially 2 more snow opportunities (likely willl show up as a short-lived wintry mix) inbound later this week, and that aside, with the state of themoon surface pothole-ridden roads right now I'd be much more worried about lunching an expensive Audi wheel right now than I would about temperature tolerances. I intend to run my winters for probably 2 more weeks absolute minimum, even if the temps make them a little greasy.
Here in the midwest we have potentially 2 more snow opportunities (likely willl show up as a short-lived wintry mix) inbound later this week, and that aside, with the state of the
03-19-2018, 07:37 AM
#18
another four weeks for me...
I'm a B9 S4 owner so maybe my barometer is off with what you guys are doing, but most of us S4 guys are running (comparatively) cheap 18" aftermarket wheels for winters right now and our 19" OEM wheels with the summer rubber on 'em are in storage for another ??? weeks yet.
Here in the midwest we have potentially 2 more snow opportunities (likely willl show up as a short-lived wintry mix) inbound later this week, and that aside, with the state of themoon surface pothole-ridden roads right now I'd be much more worried about lunching an expensive Audi wheel right now than I would about temperature tolerances. I intend to run my winters for probably 2 more weeks absolute minimum, even if the temps make them a little greasy.
Here in the midwest we have potentially 2 more snow opportunities (likely willl show up as a short-lived wintry mix) inbound later this week, and that aside, with the state of the
03-19-2018, 09:49 AM
#19
AudiWorld Senior Member
Ok, that makes sense with mods plus a lighter car.
