What all seasons are you guys running ?

[Theiceman]

What is a popular all season for the car in this part of the world ? I am going to have dedicated winters for sure but I don't need super high performance for the summer. This is my sons car for getting back and forth to school .
I have read Sumitomos are a very good value and wear well. I imagine the popular vendors are braiden, simply tire, 23 tire etc.

BTW im in Cambridge if anyone knows of preferred Vendors in the area.

I run 17s.

[ed@mtl]

Simply Tire gave me the best pricing. If you can, get summer tires for whatever your budget is. http://simplytire.com/tires17.html

[QW1000]

most have summer / winter set up.

second on Simply...

[little_wheelz]

I run Pilot Sport A/S for my summers great tires but not cheap ... You may want to look at Hankook but I'd just give Allen a call at Simply, worth the drive from Cambridge.

[jschrauwen]

If you already have dedicated snow tires/wheels, all seasons would be a waste of money. You sacrifice dry/wet weather 3 season performance by doing so.
Find a good inexpensive summer tire that has good dry/wet ratings as well as a tread rating of at least 300 or better and you should be fine.

[RudyH]

Was just talking about this with a friend today as they were buying a new car.

In their situation (two car family, husband and wife) I say winter / summers on their main car, but all seasons on their commuter since if it is a really bad ice / snow day they can inconvenience themselves for those two or three days out of the year. The performance of an all season typically is fine for our climate...

HOWEVER, if it is a primary vehicle for someone, and you care about them, I would do winter / summer combo.

One thing with Audi's, and when you have winter tires in bad weather (like yesterday), I understand why we can be dick drivers. Had a Porsche Cayenne in front of me doing 100 km/h in the left most lane on the 401 (like typical van and truck drivers). No clue what he did, other then it was obvious he had all seasons on, but he was almost a bug in the transport truck grill beside him, barely saving a wipe out. After almost losing it he moved over and I sped off like it was the middle of summer.

Lower center of gravity + winter tires + Quattro = winter pownage

[Theiceman]

Was just talking about this with a friend today as they were buying a new car.

In their situation (two car family, husband and wife) I say winter / summers on their main car, but all seasons on their commuter since if it is a really bad ice / snow day they can inconvenience themselves for those two or three days out of the year. The performance of an all season typically is fine for our climate...

HOWEVER, if it is a primary vehicle for someone, and you care about them, I would do winter / summer combo.

One thing with Audi's, and when you have winter tires in bad weather (like yesterday), I understand why we can be dick drivers. Had a Porsche Cayenne in front of me doing 100 km/h in the left most lane on the 401 (like typical van and truck drivers). No clue what he did, other then it was obvious he had all seasons on, but he was almost a bug in the transport truck grill beside him, barely saving a wipe out. After almost losing it he moved over and I sped off like it was the middle of summer.

Lower center of gravity + winter tires + Quattro = winter pownage

All good advice posted. Now
I feel like I left stuff out 😁

I don't want my son thinking he is Schumacher with f-1 tires. And wanted them to last a bit. I am good friends with zook over at simply so I will head over there.
The three season tire makes good sense Zook told me sumo not available in Canada so I'm looking at Khumos Don't want my teenage son ripping through soft compound tires in one season. He is pretty responsible but was hoping not to drop a grand either considering I have winters to buy.

[Theiceman]

Was just talking about this with a friend today as they were buying a new car.

In their situation (two car family, husband and wife) I say winter / summers on their main car, but all seasons on their commuter since if it is a really bad ice / snow day they can inconvenience themselves for those two or three days out of the year. The performance of an all season typically is fine for our climate...

HOWEVER, if it is a primary vehicle for someone, and you care about them, I would do winter / summer combo.

One thing with Audi's, and when you have winter tires in bad weather (like yesterday), I understand why we can be dick drivers. Had a Porsche Cayenne in front of me doing 100 km/h in the left most lane on the 401 (like typical van and truck drivers). No clue what he did, other then it was obvious he had all seasons on, but he was almost a bug in the transport truck grill beside him, barely saving a wipe out. After almost losing it he moved over and I sped off like it was the middle of summer.

Lower center of gravity + winter tires + Quattro = winter pownage

All good advice posted. Now
I feel like I left stuff out 😁

I don't want my son thinking he is Schumacher with f-1 tires. And wanted them to last a bit. I am good friends with zook over at simply so I will head over there.
The three season tire makes good sense Zook told me sumo not available in Canada so I'm looking at Khumos Don't want my teenage son ripping through soft compound tires in one season. He is pretty responsible but was hoping not to drop a grand either considering I have winters to buy.
We also have had the discusiion awd makes you start faster but not stop any faster. It's my third Audi and he has grown up with them so he knows the capability. It's keeping the ego in check that's always an issue.

[ichi d]

conti dws-06

[Crusader105]

Run the Conti DWS's as well. No complaints, seem to be wearing well.

[01northernS4]

Conti DWS... fantastic and actually work in the snow unlike all the other all seasons I've tried. Comfortable and quiet as well... great tread wear rating.

Run the Conti DWS's as well. No complaints, seem to be wearing well.

[Theiceman]

hmmm that's what I am looking for , a bunch of guys driving the same car who speak well of the same tire

Thanks Guys I will check them out

[Theiceman]

here are the choices Zook gave me for anyone in the future looking for this . A good selection of tires I will be looking at over the weekend.


235-45-17

Continental PureContact 94H
Pirelli P7 Cinturato AS Plus 97H XL
Bridgestone RE760 Sport 94W
Continental Extreme DWS06 94W
Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring 94H
Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS 97W XL
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3 94V
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3+ 94Y
Continental Extreme DW 94W
Michelin Premier AS 94H
Michelin Premier AS 94V
Michelin Pilot SuperSport 99Y

I left the prices off as they will obviously change over time. Certainly makes my job easier though .

[Bruno_s4]

I run Pilot Sport A/S for my summers great tires but not cheap ... You may want to look at Hankook but I'd just give Allen a call at Simply, worth the drive from Cambridge.

Agree with this ^^

Don't get regular all seasons. Get something that performs better so that it can handle rain quick turns!

[ed@mtl]

Agree with this ^^

Don't get regular all seasons. Get something that performs better so that it can handle rain quick turns!

Might as well get summer tires.

[Theiceman]

leaning towards the pilot sport

[plat]

My car is currently wearing the Continental DWS06. I removed the Dunlop SportMaxx GT Tires from my brand new S5 from day 1.

[01northernS4]

My car is currently wearing the Continental DWS06. I removed the Dunlop SportMaxx GT Tires from my brand new S5 from day 1.

+1

[Wilbur]

Was just talking about this with a friend today as they were buying a new car.

In their situation (two car family, husband and wife) I say winter / summers on their main car, but all seasons on their commuter since if it is a really bad ice / snow day they can inconvenience themselves for those two or three days out of the year. The performance of an all season typically is fine for our climate...

HOWEVER, if it is a primary vehicle for someone, and you care about them, I would do winter / summer combo.

One thing with Audi's, and when you have winter tires in bad weather (like yesterday), I understand why we can be dick drivers. Had a Porsche Cayenne in front of me doing 100 km/h in the left most lane on the 401 (like typical van and truck drivers). No clue what he did, other then it was obvious he had all seasons on, but he was almost a bug in the transport truck grill beside him, barely saving a wipe out. After almost losing it he moved over and I sped off like it was the middle of summer.

Lower center of gravity + winter tires + Quattro = winter pownage

Wow there is some misinformation. Its about temperature and stopping/turning ability which A/S are far inferior to winters.

[Theiceman]

okay guys all done
wound up getting Bridgestone re 760s zook and i went to lunch and came back and it was done and i was on the road. shout out for zook and simply tire

now il just keep an eye out for a set of winters for when the daily temps drop below 7c

i can throw them on my spare a6 16,s

thanks guys

[Wilbur]

nice.