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Old 07-22-2018, 03:20 PM
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Default Pirelli scorpion zero all season
Just purchased a 2018 sq5 with the 21in rims. Becuase it occasionally snows here I started to search for 255 40r21 all season tires. I found the pirelli scorpion zero all seasons in the correct size but it’s not listed as compatible for the sq5 21in rims. Does anyone know why?
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Old 07-23-2018, 04:16 PM
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What's the speed rating on that tire? That's possibly the reason
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FWIW
I run SCORPION ZERO ALL SEASON PLUS - SIZE: 265/40R21
No Problems. They perform decent for a A/S
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Originally Posted by Rustydog
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I run SCORPION ZERO ALL SEASON PLUS - SIZE: 265/40R21
No Problems. The perform decent for a A/S
Thank you.
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Make sure the load rating is compatible. IIRC, the 21" SQ5 tires are XL rated.
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Originally Posted by chingwodapigu
Make sure the load rating is compatible. IIRC, the 21" SQ5 tires are XL rated.
Seems to be a perfect match for the 21in rims. Maybe it doesn't show compatible because it's still fairly new?

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
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Seems like they should be fine and it could be because tire rack hasn't updated fully. Pop a quick email to Pirelli and ask the question. They'll let you know compatibility (or maybe they have the decision matrix on their website?)
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255/40R-21 Pirelli Scorpion Winter XL

I bought them last winter. They work pretty well for 21"

I'm debating if I should just suck it up and get the winter tire and wheel package from Audi or put these back on. I live in Cleveland, Ohio. It can get pretty ugly here in the winter time.
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If I had to guess ... it's is because the 21in optioned SQ5s have a top speed of 155mph. The Pirelli Scorpion Zero A/S are rated at 149mph.
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Good catch. That is probably the reason. Legally tire shops aren't allowed to install tires less than the OEM specified speed rating.
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