SQ5 winter tires

[s4montreal]

What setup do you guys have

I really dislike the pirelli scorpions and they are the only one available for the 21''

any other options (downsizing???)

what's the lowest size we can run with the SQ brakes and offset

i'm in canada so need winter tires

thank you

[riceboy22]

You can definitely drop down to 19s and even some 18s will fit. Check out this thread on AW: SQ5 Winter Wheels/Tires.

For reference, the OEM winter wheel set is 19x7 ET37. Tire Rack is also a good place to look at sizing options.

[Jay337]

I'm in montreal south shore, I ride 19" Audi S4 Peelers replica with 235/55R19 blizzak dm-v1 these tires are amazing!!!

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[Jimminez@Nemesis]

I've run Hakka R2s on my last three vehicles and think they are great. I'm sure there are better dry highway winter tires but they perform well at highways speeds and unstoppable in the snow. 235/55R19 on BBS SR 19x8.5" ET33. I'm in Ottawa so deal with almost identical winter conditions.

[PurduinaM3]

I'm running 20" Vredestein's. I've always ran blizzaks on my cars in the past but they didn't have any in the size I needed so I gave these a shot after hearing nothing but great things. Only had minimal snowfall last year so didn't get to try them out but excited to see how they do this season.

[goblue95]

What setup do you guys have

I really dislike the pirelli scorpions and they are the only one available for the 21''

any other options (downsizing???)

what's the lowest size we can run with the SQ brakes and offset

i'm in canada so need winter tires

thank you

What didn't you like about the Pirelli's? I have the 20" wheels, and it looks like those winter tires are the primary (only) option for that size. Thought about Blizzaks on aftermarket 19" rims, but I don't love that the Blizzaks seem to lose their "winter" grip about halfway through, and appear to become more of an all-season tire. Planning to just swap summer performance (I currently have the Goodyear Excellence) and winters each year, so I want the winter tires to work as true winter tires all the way through their useful life (presumably over a couple of winters, at least).

[goblues38]

I am going to go plus size 265/40-r21 and get the scorpion verde all season @$282 a tire

I get 1 snow event a year of 3 inches, the rest is just very cold weather. So I can't run summer tires in the winter, but do not need a dedicated snow tire. I will switch to the all season tire on the stock 21 inch rim around thanks giving and switch back to summer tire in march when the danger of a snow passes.

This should allow me to extend the life of the summer only tires by not having to run them in the extreme cold where they are known to crack and fail.

[poncho@home]

I just bought some 18" Winter tires and now looking for wheels to mount them on. I happen to have 5 x 20" Pirelli Scorpion winter tires for sale in Laval. 2 are nearly new and 3 about 50%. PM if your interested.

I decided to step down to 18" because of the limited choices in 20" and replacement cost. The Pirellis I got with my Q5 when I bought it this summer cost $400+ Canadian to replace. From what I understand the Sq5 have bigger front rotors than the Q5, so I don't think you go down to 18", 19" is the smallest.

[waninae39]

I run -2 on my 2016 q5 3l TFSI.

that is 20" summer
18 winter"

I' just love the nokian winter tires. i have used them for over 20 years an all my cars with no issue.

Hakka R2s like the other poster.
. they are quite on a wet or dry highway I'm also in Ottawa so deal with almost identical winter conditions too.

[mtbmaniac]

I have a set of four 20 x 8.5" Audi OEM peelers from a S6 with Nokian Hakka R2s 255/45/20 that I am looking to sell. I only put 3000 miles on them last winter on my SQ5. The tires are the best winter tire I've driven, and I've had Dunlops, Blizzaks, and Pirellis. These are amazing to drive in the mountains of Colorado and make me feel like I'm on dry pavement when I'm on snow and ice. Shoot me a message and I will send photos and price. Thanks.

[turbojayc]

I run 19's with Pirelli Scorpions. No issues and like the tire

[jpsjr]

What setup do you guys have

I really dislike the pirelli scorpions and they are the only one available for the 21''

any other options (downsizing???)

what's the lowest size we can run with the SQ brakes and offset

i'm in canada so need winter tires

thank you

I have those exact tires and they run perfect, anything in particular you don't like about them?

Jose

[Jimminez@Nemesis]

I have a set of four 20 x 8.5" Audi OEM peelers from a S6 with Nokian Hakka R2s 255/45/20 that I am looking to sell. I only put 3000 miles on them last winter on my SQ5. The tires are the best winter tire I've driven, and I've had Dunlops, Blizzaks, and Pirellis. These are amazing to drive in the mountains of Colorado and make me feel like I'm on dry pavement when I'm on snow and ice. Shoot me a message and I will send photos and price. Thanks.

I'd like to see what those look like if you have a pic handy.

[JB616]

I really dislike the pirelli scorpions and they are the only one available for the 21''

Why do you not like the Scorpions?


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[s4montreal]

Sorry guys I was out of town

I had it on my cayenne and they didn't lasted more than 1 winter (12 000KM)

How many miles you run on them ??

thank you

[jpsjr]

My last set I got 35,000 miles off them. Two solid seasons and zero issues with wear. I'm running those on the oem 21" matte black wheels. I am the jackass that rotates every 5k and do oil changes every 5k. 🤐

Jose

[s4montreal]

My last set I got 35,000 miles off them. Two solid seasons and zero issues with wear. I'm running those on the oem 21" matte black wheels. I am the jackass that rotates every 5k and do oil changes every 5k. 🤐

Jose

Weird because threadwear is really bad on them

300 threadwear

[Wilbur]

I am going to go plus size 265/40-r21 and get the scorpion verde all season @$282 a tire

I get 1 snow event a year of 3 inches, the rest is just very cold weather. So I can't run summer tires in the winter, but do not need a dedicated snow tire. I will switch to the all season tire on the stock 21 inch rim around thanks giving and switch back to summer tire in march when the danger of a snow passes.

Th should allow me to extend the life of the summer only tires by not having to run them in the extreme cold where they are known to crack and fail.

Winter tires are all about cold......which you said it is. Doesn't make any sense to run all seasons. Won't be any where near as good as winter tires for traction/braking

[drivenagain]

I am about to list my stock 19" wheels and tires for sale, cheap, message me if interested.

[SQ5-ER]

Also running Audi OEM wheels and tires on my SQ5 - 235/55/19 Michelin Latitude X-ice 2. To be honest I HATE the way they look but I'm a Montrealer as well so function over form when it comes to Winter safety.

[goblues38]

Winter tires are all about cold......which you said it is. Doesn't make any sense to run all seasons. Won't be any where near as good as winter tires for traction/braking

problem is, it will be 40 degrees for 17 days, 5 degrees for 4 days, then 34 for 10 days. Not a consistent cold.

[Warz00]

I'm running 20" Vredestein's. I've always ran blizzaks on my cars in the past but they didn't have any in the size I needed so I gave these a shot after hearing nothing but great things. Only had minimal snowfall last year so didn't get to try them out but excited to see how they do this season.

I'm also in Westchester - where did you get the Vreds? Thx.

[waninae39]

summer tires turn to plastic at +8c. and the grip goes down to almost nothing. it's like driving on a sheet of plastic. my old 530i bmw had a set of AS on in november. i could not get up a slight hill and the temp was +5C on a sunny day.

go winter tires or please stay home. i do not want you to crash into me on the road when you lose traction );

[PurduinaM3]

I'm also in Westchester - where did you get the Vreds? Thx.

Proformance Industries in New Rochelle!

[TJay74]

all seasons turn to plastic at +8c. and the grip goes down to almost nothing. it's like driving on a sheet of plastic. my old 530i bmw had a set of AS on in november. i could not get up a slight hill and the temp was +5C on a sunny day.

go winter tires or please stay home. i do not want you to crash into me of n the road when you lose traction );

Sorry man, this info is way far off for sure. So you are saying at 41°F that AS tires have no grip and are worthless. Granted I live in Oklahoma, so our winter weather is mild compared to the northern parts of the USA but AS tires do just fine grip wise at 40°F in the wet and dry and snow. You may be thinking of pure summer performance only tires, those are the ones listed as 40° being the cutoff point for safe traction, even then that is up for debate. Most all of my cars have been performance oriented and ran summer only tires. I drove my Vette on a cold dry winter day when it was 30° outside on a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. Traction was just fine provided you were driving like a reasonable person.

In an AWD Audi even more the reason to think a good set of AS tires will be fine, I am running the Continental DWS06 tires on our SQ5. So far they have done nothing but impress me with their handling capabilities.

[Wilbur]

Sorry man, this info is way far off for sure. So you are saying at 41°F that AS tires have no grip and are worthless. Granted I live in Oklahoma, so our winter weather is mild compared to the northern parts of the USA but AS tires do just fine grip wise at 40°F in the wet and dry and snow. You may be thinking of pure summer performance only tires, those are the ones listed as 40° being the cutoff point for safe traction, even then that is up for debate. Most all of my cars have been performance oriented and ran summer only tires. I drove my Vette on a cold dry winter day when it was 30° outside on a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. Traction was just fine provided you were driving like a reasonable person.

In an AWD Audi even more the reason to think a good set of AS tires will be fine, I am running the Continental DWS06 tires on our SQ5. So far they have done nothing but impress me with their handling capabilities.

AWD will NOT help you stop. Thats what people don't think about.

[goblues38]

41 f is where SUMMER tires stop working, not all seasons.

All seasons will be fine down to minus temps. I agree, they will not hold as well in snow, those of us in those states that dont get snow, but do get cold temps need an in between tire for winter. Don't get all tire snob on us.

[naudical]

Two questions as this is going to be my first SUV and first time living where it snows.

How big can I go on the sidewall and width on the stock 19's on my Q5 3.0T?

I really want this to look like a winter truck for going up the mountain 3-4 times per week and not looking for a low profile sporty looking tire. I honestly would throw some Mud Terrains on it if I knew they would probably be worse in snow than the all seasons.

So who makes the knobbiest most off road style.snow tire and can I easily go from 235 to 255 or more? And how tall until I start to worry about rubbing? Could I run 255/60/R19?

[SQive]

On a stock 19-inch wheel, the largest you could go is 255/50, because you simply can't exceed 29.3" overall diameter.
Even then, depending on the tire, you may need some small spacers.

[naudical]

On a stock 19-inch wheel, the largest you could go is 255/50, because you simply can't exceed 29.3" overall diameter.
Even then, depending on the tire, you may need some small spacers.

Thanks! I was planning on putting the spaces I have on my A5 anyways. But 255 is the widest that wheel would handle? Any suggestions on off road looking snow tires?

[SQive]

I can't really speak about off-road tires. I never had to have them.

[S-Fore]

I run 265/40/20 Dunlop 3D. They're, well, snow tires. I went with some extra width, because the amount of time that I am really cutting through the snow is nothing. This way i have a little extra contact with the road 99% of the time. I went with Bavaria Wheels from Achtuning, which have been on closeout for $795/set!!! Wheels are great, especially for the money. Wheels are 20X8.5 et25 and come in choice of colors and spokes...

[Anthony]

When I hit the snow in Tahoe last winter I chose the Pirelli Scorpion Verde in 265/45/20 on a 20” x 9.5” set of Vorsteiners. Loved them and will most likely keep them for my Macan.

[waninae39]

here is a good review for those that need winter tires. APA is an independent non-profit organization like the US Consumers org

Automobile Protection Association | 2016-2017 Winter Tire Reviews: Passenger Car, Minivan, & Compacy SUV Tires


I am very happy with the Nokian Hakkapelitta R2

http://www.apa.ca/wintertire_reviews.asp

[Jallen0]

I just purchased a new 2017 Q5 and it has the 21" summer tire package. I am disappointed that Continential Tire does not yet have a DSW 06 tire for that size. I need something but just cannot yet talk myself into buying the Pirelli Scorpion Winter tire. Guess I need a few more weeks of thinking about my options.

[SQive]

Check the 265's.

[Jallen0]

Check the 265's.

How can I confirm that a 265/40R21 can replace my 255/40R21 original tire?

[riceboy22]

How can I confirm that a 265/40R21 can replace my 255/40R21 original tire?

There are a few people running 265/40R21 on here. Most tires in that size should (barely) fit, but keep in mind that different brands/models will have slightly different profiles. I believe many are running spacers with that setup which will definitely let them clear. Also, the only all season I'm aware of in 265/40R21 is the Pirelli Scorpion Verde, which isn't designated as a high performance tire if that matters to you. I'd personally just consider a second set of wheels for winter or do a seasonal swap. It's slightly more money that way but you are splitting the mileage between two sets of tires then.

[Jallen0]

Thanks. This is the same issue I had with my new Q7 as well however I was able to use the Conti 295 DWS 06 tires there. I love those tires and am just trying to find a way to use this same brand on my new Q5. Sadly I am not finding that. Right now it looks like I am going to have to put on the 21" scorpion winter tires by Pirelli.

[shodoc]

I bought 19" audi rims from Hartman wheels and love my Blizzak DM v1/2.


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