ptr727

Hi, originally posted below, advised to ask here instead:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...1#post24578705

Hi, new forum user, looking for some advice on replacement tires.

2007 A6 Quattro with original factory Pirelli P6 Four Seasons P245/45 R17 99H.
About 44K miles, front tires need replacing.

This car has never seen snow, it drives around LA / Southern California, so the four season tires is not really required.

I can replace with exactly the same P6 Four Seasons, but I wonder if there is something newer / better I should be looking at?

Is it a bad idea to replace the two front tires with a model different than the rear tires?

Any advice welcomed.

P.

ptr727

I would add, that based on pricing I see at TireRack, I can get 4 new tires for +-$200 range compared to the $675 installed quote I got for 2 replacement P6's at a local shop.

Gary@Tirerack.com

If you are just replacing two tires, it is definitely best to match to the same brand and model of tire to avoid unstable handling. If you're replacing all four tires, top choices would include the Continental Pure Contact and Hankook Noble S1 Noble2.

Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR8&...ires/index.jsp

Reggie

I would like to add that if you replace only the fronts - then the tread depth must be within 4/32nd of the existing tires or you will burn out your dif.

ptr727

Thanks, there is probably close to if not more than 1/8" difference between front and rear now!

ptr727

Hi Gary, neither of those tires are listed for my vehicle?
I select Audi 2007 A6 Quattro Base Model, I select the 245/45-17 option (original is 99H)
For 99H+ rated I do see the Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 / V12 evo2 and Continental ContiProContact?

Gary@Tirerack.com

Both tires are available in 245/45R17and appropriate for your car.