RangeR BoB

I saw a post from thecraig that said after 10k miles his sumitomos were getting noisy. Is this a common experience? I am thinking of putting them on my A4, wanted to know the durability/longevity.

Thanks!<p>99.5 1.8Tqms Laser Red
97 Jetta ]I[ 2.0 GL Gold
88 ZX-10 Red/Black

Adam S

"I did make a discovery regarding the Sumitomos, however. They were DEFINITELY noisy. Other owners had complained that as they aged, the Sumitomos started to generate a lot of noise. I did not think this was the case. As it turns out, I did have a lot of noise. As soon as I drove on the new Kumhos, the decreased tire noise sound level was obvious. Apparently, I had just gotten so used to the noise levels of the Sumitomos that it was transparent to me."<p><a href="http://registry.audiworld.com/audi/registry/details.asp?car=2696">
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RangeR BoB

I'd like a nice grippy aggressive summer tire, so I can go 35 mph down MLK to work every morning. ;-) Doesn't rain much here, never snows, so a summer tire is effectively a 4 season tire.

ideas?<p>99.5 1.8Tqms Laser Red
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Adam S

They perform extremely well for the money. Some have complained about noise but I do not find the noise objectionable (a lot quieter than the Pirelli P7000SS). Great all around grip and they hold up pretty well at the track too! ;-)

How much do you want to spend? If money is no object, then the Bridgestone S02 Pole Position is a good choice. Yokohoma AVS Sport is also popular around here and it's a bit less than the S02. BTW, the RE730's have a great treadlife rating too - there's a review of this tire at the TireRack.

BoB, where do you live? You mentioned MLK and I got the idea you were in my neck of the woods here in the SF East Bay.<p><a href="http://registry.audiworld.com/audi/registry/details.asp?car=2696">
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Mods: Magnadyne Overthruster, Particle Impactor, High Energy Sensor Array,
Adaptive Quantum Shielding and other cool stuff....

RangeR BoB

Ah, the miracle of the martyr. There is a MLK in nearly every city. Honoring a great man, no doubt about it.

I'm in Austin, Texas.

I would like to have a free budget on this, but I am trying to keep it to around $1200-$1300, and Discount Tire isn't helping me much.<p>99.5 1.8Tqms Laser Red
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RangeR BoB

DaveMan's experience notwithstanding, I have heard good things about the Bridgestones. Maybe they'll offer a "Please don't abandon us cause Firestone & Ford ****ed up" discount ;-P<p>99.5 1.8Tqms Laser Red
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Adam S

I did my Ace Desires (more $$$ than the Lola) and RE730's for about $1300.00 I think.

If Discount Tire is giving you grief, why not try an independent to see if they can order the wheels for you? I think I paid $180.00 for the wheels and $140.00 for the tires. You may need new bolts and hubcentric rings too.<p><a href="http://registry.audiworld.com/audi/registry/details.asp?car=2696">
99.5 Avant 1.8tqTip, Silver/Onyx</a>
Mods: Magnadyne Overthruster, Particle Impactor, High Energy Sensor Array,
Adaptive Quantum Shielding and other cool stuff....

RangeR BoB

Discount is too damn busy to call me back.

So I'll drive in and get in their face tomorrow and see if they want to take my money.

Thanks for the advice! I enjoy the community here so much!<p>99.5 1.8Tqms Laser Red
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RogDog

It's a bit hard to be certain, but I think my HTRZ IIs have gotten a bit louder lately. But if people didn't mention the fact that they got louder, I may not have noticed at all. I'll have to see how bad it gets, but otherwise I've been very happy with the tires.<p>- Rog

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'99 Silver A4 2.8QMS
'01 Imola S4 Avant (No. 5 on the waiting list)

Longwolf (Christian)

They were great until he hit around 10K, then they got really loud. I've been in his car, the noise is like a jet taking off.<p><img src=" http://www.quattroclubusa.org/r/florida/newlogo.jpg " border="0">

Christian J. Long
President - Quattro Club of Florida
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