Tyres Continental or Pirelli.
02-23-2003, 05:24 AM
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Tyres Continental or Pirelli.
My 2 rear tires are worn out.
Now my dealer explains me that I have to renew my 4 tyres because otherwise I will have problem with my ABS...ESP... and the quattro systhem.
Is he right?
thanks
Glider
Now my dealer explains me that I have to renew my 4 tyres because otherwise I will have problem with my ABS...ESP... and the quattro systhem.
Is he right?
thanks
Glider
02-23-2003, 08:44 AM
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Here's a tech correspondance from Road and Track, answering this question...
Incidentally, April, a very knowledgable member of the A6 forum suggests that as little as a 3% difference in front/rear tire diameter can be damaging to the torsen diff.
In the link below, search for "Four-for-One Deal"<ul><li><a href="http://216.239.53.100/search?q=cache:qoaQPFcVZHoC:dev.roadandtrack.com/technical/ArticleDisplay.asp%3FArticleID%3D245%26page%3D3+ro adandtrack,+tires,+AWD&hl=en&ie=UTF-8">R&T Tire Tech</a></li></ul>
In the link below, search for "Four-for-One Deal"<ul><li><a href="http://216.239.53.100/search?q=cache:qoaQPFcVZHoC:dev.roadandtrack.com/technical/ArticleDisplay.asp%3FArticleID%3D245%26page%3D3+ro adandtrack,+tires,+AWD&hl=en&ie=UTF-8">R&T Tire Tech</a></li></ul>
02-23-2003, 03:51 PM
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Forget about Continental or Pirelli. Go with Mich. Pilot Sport A/S
The bite is awsome! It has been raining in NYC for 2 days now. The Pilot's performance in wet roads is unmatched. Worth the money. Cost me 205 each at costco.
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02-24-2003, 09:09 AM
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Replacement. . .
For a bunch of reasons, it is very difficult to get a reputable tire dealer to replace only two tires (and never one) on a quattro.
The reasons are real, despite the temptation to believe that it is just a way to sell tires.
I would check with the dealer, but I think if you replace less than all four tires and the AWD goes south on you -- it isn't covered under warranty. Let's see. . .two tires, probably $500 -- new quattro system, a bit more, don't you think?
Also consider Plus Zero sizing of your new tires.
The allroad, for example, comes with 225 x 55 x 17"s and are plus zero'd with 245 x 50 x 17"s and if they are Pilot A/S the results are excellent -- and if you add the 402 mod (say -12mm on level one) the handling is "transformed."
The reasons are real, despite the temptation to believe that it is just a way to sell tires.
I would check with the dealer, but I think if you replace less than all four tires and the AWD goes south on you -- it isn't covered under warranty. Let's see. . .two tires, probably $500 -- new quattro system, a bit more, don't you think?
Also consider Plus Zero sizing of your new tires.
The allroad, for example, comes with 225 x 55 x 17"s and are plus zero'd with 245 x 50 x 17"s and if they are Pilot A/S the results are excellent -- and if you add the 402 mod (say -12mm on level one) the handling is "transformed."
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