OT - Audi S4 tire reccomendation

[ronb]

Off topic, however this BBS has been the paramount source for me to go from ignorant to less ignorant w my SC (and yes, I have the sticker)...so best thoughts on summer tires for an Audi S4 (wagon)?

They're 17" wheels, 225 45 tires, came with Potenza which were awful, they've disintegrated, so I have to replace.

Car is used mostly for street driving, a few track / DE events (which is why I got the 911...). Not much city driving, mostly on back roads here in the Berkshires (and the Taconic State Pkwy in NYC). A few rutted roads. Looking for the best performing, best wearing deal available....any thoughts?

[Bill Verburg]

I also have an S4, I have been impressed with Dunlop SP9000 very quiet, and durable but gives up a bit of ultimate grip to Bridgestone SO-3 and Pirelli P Zero Rosso. I got tired of buying new BS or Pirelli every 10000 mi.

[DANNOV]

Checkout the new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, it is an all season performance tire. It got a good review on the Tire Rack website. Performs well in summer and cold, wet and even snow. You can even use it for autocross. Not cheap!

[campbellcj]

My S4 still has the OE "Blowtenzas" on it (11K miles), but I'd been leaning towards the S03's as replacements. I don't drive many miles and it rarely rains here in L.A., so good grip/handling and decently quiet behavior is what I'm after. It's purely a street car.