Opinions on tires?

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It's time for mew tires for my stock 2000 A6-2.7T. Love the thing "Generally" speaking, have a few issues, but thats another post. (new right side ball joins at 56k miles? Hmmmm...)

Currently I have Goodyear Eagle RS-A in stock 16" size. This tire is the quietest I've ever had. I love 'em for that. Handling is "OK". They wear a bit faster than I would like. I need an all round performance tire, but can't sacrifice too much cush.

That being said, I do like to carve high speed turns as if GS skiing. I realize the trade offs involved here. Also, I live in So. California and don't see much (any) snow, or have a long rainy season. Current opinions ?

Thanks. Rick

Dave LaCourse · Accepted Answer

I drove the A6 2.7T in 2000 and thought it was "under tired", that is, not enough tire for the car. I then drove the A6 4.2 and found it handled better. It had 255-40-18 and the difference between the two cars was because of the tires. I bought the 4.2 model because of this.

If I was replacing tires on the 2.7t, I would go for a premium performance tire. I have the same Dunlop 255-40-18 tires on my RS6 and they are superb.

Dave

bygosh · Answer

preferance is for Goodyear's Assurance ComforTred. You have to hangjingle bells to hear them.  These pups have an 80K warranty. Mountingthem was like getting a new car.

Bill Clark · Answer

I do my tire research at They will suggest tires for your year and model car and you can look at how people have rated those tires for somthing like a dozen different attirbutes, like wear, day handling, wet handling, noise, etc.   You can also see the best sellers in your chosen category.

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