New owner: '16 Q5 3.0T Prestige CPO. A few questions.
#1
New owner: '16 Q5 3.0T Prestige CPO. A few questions.
Greetings!
A few days ago I traded in a Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 5.7 V8 for a '16 Q5 Prestige S-Line CPO in Atlanta with 24k miles. My timing was perfect: the car arrived on the lot 4 days prior and was certified the day before my purchase. The 4-hour drive back home yesterday was awesome! The taut ride, handling, and engine performance were great. I'm also amazed by the V6's fuel efficiency (it's all relative; the Hemi V8 in my old Jeep was a gas guzzler).
So I have 2 questions:
1. Tires. The Q5 currently has 20" Goodyear Excellence tires with good tread life remaining. They are incredibly smooth and handle well. However, I take a lot of long road trips and like soft, quiet tires. I'm wondering if it's worth changing to Michelin Premier LTX (I like Michelin tires) or something else . . . .
2. Waxing. I currently have a garage but will soon become garage-less for about a year. Is it worth waxing the car? At present the paint is perfect.
Thanks in advance!
A few days ago I traded in a Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 5.7 V8 for a '16 Q5 Prestige S-Line CPO in Atlanta with 24k miles. My timing was perfect: the car arrived on the lot 4 days prior and was certified the day before my purchase. The 4-hour drive back home yesterday was awesome! The taut ride, handling, and engine performance were great. I'm also amazed by the V6's fuel efficiency (it's all relative; the Hemi V8 in my old Jeep was a gas guzzler).
So I have 2 questions:
1. Tires. The Q5 currently has 20" Goodyear Excellence tires with good tread life remaining. They are incredibly smooth and handle well. However, I take a lot of long road trips and like soft, quiet tires. I'm wondering if it's worth changing to Michelin Premier LTX (I like Michelin tires) or something else . . . .
2. Waxing. I currently have a garage but will soon become garage-less for about a year. Is it worth waxing the car? At present the paint is perfect.
Thanks in advance!
#3
AudiWorld Super User
Tire pattern and material can impact the ride quality/comfort in general however sidewall thickness has a direct impact on ride comfort.
e.g. 235 60 R18 vs 235 55 R19
In the example 235 60 R18 (60x235mm is one sidewall) gives more comfortable ride (more area in the cross section or volume of air = more elasticity) than 235 55 R19.
Regarding tire pattern and material one has to be an expert to debate between two different brands or models which in this case I am not.
e.g. 235 60 R18 vs 235 55 R19
In the example 235 60 R18 (60x235mm is one sidewall) gives more comfortable ride (more area in the cross section or volume of air = more elasticity) than 235 55 R19.
Regarding tire pattern and material one has to be an expert to debate between two different brands or models which in this case I am not.
Last edited by apoelistas; 04-15-2018 at 06:25 AM.
#4
AudiWorld Senior Member
The Goodyear Excellence is not a bad tire. I’d use it up and then replace with something better. In Tennessee I need a tire for the winter, though, so I bought a set of 19 rims and Pirellis for that purpose.
#5
I've never heard anyone ask if waxing a car is worth it. If you want it to look better and give some additional protection then yes it is. Most car owners never wax their cars so it's definitely not mandatory. For the small % of people that truly car about the appearance we go above and beyond and clay bar, polish, seal, wax, and lots of other things. Wax wont prevent rock chips or door dings but helps protect against other environmental factors.
#6
That's a great idea. Next year I'll spend a bit of time in the snowy Great Lakes so I'll need to think about an all-season tire.
#7
AudiWorld Super User
255 45 R 20 has 114 mm sidewall
235 55 R 19 has 130 mm sidewall
235 60 R 18 has 142 mm sidewall
Last edited by apoelistas; 04-15-2018 at 09:20 AM.
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#8
I like the 20" rims . . . I think they look really nice on the Q5.
I know that less sidewall means a harsher ride. I guess the question is whether there's a big difference in ride quality between tire brands for a given tire size. Some say yes; some say no. I was just curious what Q5 owners have experienced.
I know that less sidewall means a harsher ride. I guess the question is whether there's a big difference in ride quality between tire brands for a given tire size. Some say yes; some say no. I was just curious what Q5 owners have experienced.
#9
AudiWorld Senior Member
irishbrahm tires are one of the most subjective subjects on the net.Stick with the quality brands and if you deal with a good shop many of them will allow you a trial period wherein you can swap them out if you're dissatisfied with the initial experience.
#10
AudiWorld Super User
I like the 20" rims . . . I think they look really nice on the Q5.
I know that less sidewall means a harsher ride. I guess the question is whether there's a big difference in ride quality between tire brands for a given tire size. Some say yes; some say no. I was just curious what Q5 owners have experienced.
I know that less sidewall means a harsher ride. I guess the question is whether there's a big difference in ride quality between tire brands for a given tire size. Some say yes; some say no. I was just curious what Q5 owners have experienced.
Last edited by apoelistas; 04-15-2018 at 09:22 PM.
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