Newtdog73

I currently have the OEM run flats on my RS4. Do most continue with the run-flats or go to a more traditional tire? I am just curious too see what everyone is doing in the tire dept.

spagolli94

The RS4 didn't come with RFTs. It had Pirelli's on it when I got it, which I think were one of the OEM offerings. They were decent, but a bit worn out by the time I got the car (bought it CPO). Then I tried Hankook Ventus V12s. The ride quality and grip were great, but the sidewalls were a bit soft, so turn-in wasn't as crisp as I like. But the ride was smoooooth. This summer, I tried Michelin Pilot Super Sports. WOW. What a great tire. Ride quality, crisp turn in, quiet, smooth, decent road feel, long wear. This tire has it all!!

musanoadsaba

For daily driving, the Super Sports are pretty much the most recommended tire these days. They are less expensive than the PS2, and have better wet performance than the PS2. The Ventus seems to get mixed opinions.

petoria

Totally support the Michelin PSS. Just had mine mounted and they were flawless in the rain compared to the Continental SC3 I had on before.

ELEVENS

I run Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus in the "good" weather and 18" dedicated snows in the "bad" weather. The weather and the roads around here are too rotten (for me) to run a max performance tire on a daily driver.

Reggie

I run allseasons (Yokohama now ) for summer use (we can get snow here anytime here in Colorado) because they get longer mileage and are quieter than performance tires. Plus being within 90% of the ultimate traction is fine with me.
For winter I use Dunlop 3Ds on the OEM wheels.

spagolli94

Reggie, I'm sure you catch a lot of grief, like "why do you run A/S tires?" I can't say I fault you for your decision. I used to run A/S tires on my previous 330i. After a year of running summer tires on the same car, I can't say that I noticed much of a difference in traction. You really have to push it to "ludicrous speed" for the difference to become apparent. If you're doing track days, sure, that's one thing. But for 99% of the driving we do every day, a good set of A/S tires are a perfectly sound choice.

Reggie

Thanks

I catch a lot of grief for a lot of things - and yes this is one too

DrivingFool

I put on Goodyear Eagle F1's shortly after getting the car and had to change after 18K miles and went to the Mich Pilots as well. I got 28K on those and just recently changed to Hankook Ventus. I agree with Reggie.... I don't track and they are quieter. As a DD they all have been great (the F1's were great for flying around hairpin turns but not made for higher mileage)... I drive a lot and need a lasting tire.

ELEVENS

I owned a set of the Goodyear F1's (older version). Amazing in the wet but they got really noisy long before they were even 1/2 worn out. Couldn't wait to get rid of them.