[V6-12v] Tires

Mon May 28 19:27:52 EDT 2007

What is the consensus regarding tires for a 2002 A6, between Continentals and Michelins?  I have to buy a set of four for this car very soon and would like to know what is the main difference between an XGT Michelin and its comparable counterpart in Continentals.

Someone, who works for Continental was non committal when asked the question, but did remark that the side walls of the Continentals is thicker and that they ride a bit harsher and make a bit more noise.  On the positive side he said that the thicker sidewalls aided in handling.

Is the above observation, made by the Continental rep, correct?  What has been the groups experience with Continentals?  I have been using Michelins on an Audi 90S and a 740i BMW, but would not mind improving handling if it is possible.

Thank you.

Casimiro

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