tire thread (yet again)

[larry leung]

If looking for Z or V-rated.

Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 - 3 season tire (not M+S rated), Dunlop 8000 performance with a quieter, smoother ride and a 300 Treadwear rating. Avail through TireRack at a whopping $72/tire!

If you go H-rated, and (sort-of) all season, I'd agree with the Dunlop D60M2 JLB. Note the all season part is weak, as I'd have to say from personnal experience, the snow performance is rather marginal. About the same price as the Kumho.

If looking for Z all-season performance with supposedly little compromises (according to Grassroots Motorsports when equipping a set of E-12 and E-28 5-series Bimmers) the Michelin Pilot XGT V or Z 4. Expect to pay over $120/tire.

LL - NY

------Original Message------
From: Douglas Frank <frank at zk3.dec.com>
To: quattro list <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: October 2, 2000 8:17:18 PM GMT
Subject: tire thread (yet again)


Hello all,

The Dunlop 8000e's that came on my A4 are nearing end of life. 
Any recommendations on what to replace them with are very
welcome.  I'm perfectly happy with the OEM tires, which may tell
you something about how I drive (i.e., like your grandpa), but
who knows... the Yokohama A520's look interesting... considerably
less $ than the Dunlops....

BTW car has the sport suspension-- 205x55 R16.

thanks!

(I searched the archives... 7336 hits on 'a4 tire'... oh sure! 
:-)
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