New Tires for 2005 A6
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New Tires for 2005 A6
I have a 2005 A6 3.2 quatro that I need to but new tires for. I heard that tirerack.com is a good place to buy tires, but wasn't sure what tires to buy or not buy. I live in OH so would need something that is good in the snow. Any advice is appreciated.
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I assume you are looking for one set of All Season tires (rather than one set of summers and one set of winters)?
I would start somewhere like here on Tirerack and choose a well-rated tire based on your budget. Or look at DiscountTireDirect, which carries some brands like Falken that TR does not.
I would start somewhere like here on Tirerack and choose a well-rated tire based on your budget. Or look at DiscountTireDirect, which carries some brands like Falken that TR does not.
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That is not categorically true. It all depends on your location and driving habits, e.g. how much snowfall you get, how much of your driving is on unploughed roads or before the ploughs, whether you have a long and/or steep driveway, etc.
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No. There is no such thing as "the winter" - it is all geo-specific.
Thanks for that truism. However, all seasons are not summer tires. A good all season has different tread, and perhaps more importantly, a different compound to a summer tire. They are designed to handle snow and colder temperatures - to a certain degree. That 'degree' or extent depends on the quality of the tire, the geographic location and your driving habits.
Thanks for that truism. However, all seasons are not summer tires. A good all season has different tread, and perhaps more importantly, a different compound to a summer tire. They are designed to handle snow and colder temperatures - to a certain degree. That 'degree' or extent depends on the quality of the tire, the geographic location and your driving habits.
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I live in the Poconos - and there are times our roads aren't
plowed well. While we don't get as much snow as other regions, there is still a significant amount at times.
I've had three A6 Q's since 2000. I have to say that nothing provides snow traction like a snow tire - absolutely nothing. I'd put my car up against most SUV's in snow with the proper tires (clearance issues from snow height not withstanding).
That being said, my pockets aren't bottomless - and switching between summer performance tires and snows became too costly for me. I read a lot of reviews on Tire Rack to look for a reasonable alternative. What I came up with is the Potenza 960as Pole Position.
They've been excellent in the rain, very good in the snow, and have performed well cornering on dry pavement. In every listed regard, they've been the best performing all-season's I've tried.
Hope that helps.
I've had three A6 Q's since 2000. I have to say that nothing provides snow traction like a snow tire - absolutely nothing. I'd put my car up against most SUV's in snow with the proper tires (clearance issues from snow height not withstanding).
That being said, my pockets aren't bottomless - and switching between summer performance tires and snows became too costly for me. I read a lot of reviews on Tire Rack to look for a reasonable alternative. What I came up with is the Potenza 960as Pole Position.
They've been excellent in the rain, very good in the snow, and have performed well cornering on dry pavement. In every listed regard, they've been the best performing all-season's I've tried.
Hope that helps.
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You are making my point for me. Tires that claim to be "all seasons" are a compromise. They aren't as good as reall summer tires in the summers, and suck wind compared to true snow tires in ice and snow.
As far as what sort of weather constitutes "winter" I made the assuption that "winter" means ice and snow. Generally speaking, people who live in Florida and southern California tend not to ask questions about all winter tires.
As far as what sort of weather constitutes "winter" I made the assuption that "winter" means ice and snow. Generally speaking, people who live in Florida and southern California tend not to ask questions about all winter tires.
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You are making my point for me. Tires that claim to be "all seasons" are a compromise. They aren't as good as reall summer tires in the summers, and suck wind compared to true snow tires in ice and snow.
As far as what sort of weather constitutes "winter" I made the assuption that "winter" means ice and snow. Generally speaking, people who live in Florida and southern California tend not to ask questions about all winter tires.
As far as what sort of weather constitutes "winter" I made the assuption that "winter" means ice and snow. Generally speaking, people who live in Florida and southern California tend not to ask questions about all winter tires.
And no, "winter" cannot be defined merely by the presence of ice and snow. In that case, Albuquerque NM (11 inches avg snowfall) would be classified as having the same 'winter' as Syracuse NY, which would then be the same as Nova Scotia, Alaska and so forth.
Whether one needs A/S or dedicated snow tires depends on the quality of the tire, the geographic location (not just the amount of snowfall but the coldest temps you see/expect) and your driving habits.
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However, the OP lives in Ohio and asked for a tire that was "good in the snow". An all season tire may be OK in the snow, but a snow tire is good in the snow.
As for compromises, I am fully aware of the compromises one makes in slecting a vehicle...or anything else for that matter. There are some things that are not worth compromsing on. Tires are one of these things.