Studded tires on A3 3.2 Quattro?

[endlesswinter77]

Contemplating the idea of putting studded snow tires on my A3 3.2 Quattro in order to make it immortal in the mountains. Anyone put studded tires on their quattro and/or offer opinions if this would work or not?

[aaron1085]

i live in NH and although haven't seen any on any A3's, alot of people put studded tires on the cars around here with great success

[Doc@tirerack]

Just remember to break them in !
http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/...jsp?techid=151

Special consideration is required when breaking-in new studded winter tires. In order to facilitate installation of tire studs, the tread is often lubricated (a 2% soapy water solution is desired) to allow the special tool to spread the rubber and insert the stud into the bottom of the molded hole. Once the stud is in place, the tool is removed and the tread rubber compresses around the stud's flat head and cylindrical housing to hold it in place.

Because it takes some time for the lubricant to evaporate and the tread rubber to compress around the stud, studded tires require a special break-in period. Relatively slow driving (less than 31 mph/50 km/h) without hard acceleration or braking is recommended for the first 62 miles (100 kilometers). This will allow the lubricant to evaporate and the tread rubber to conform to the shape of the stud.

Studded winter tires are not recommend for high speed driving because high speeds, as well as excessive tire spinning, can cause studs to be ejected.

[aaron1085]

studs flying into the wheels wells,,,doesnt sound good