BDGAquaman

Hi all,

I've come to 19K miles on my 2012 Audi A7, and the Yokohamas need replacing. I have been trying to get Michelin Pilot Super Sport 265/35/20, but the manufacture of them has been constantly put on hold (they told me 5 weeks, now they say 4 more weeks), apparently not many people purchase the PSS in that size (understandably) and my patience is running out. Any alternative tire to the Michelin? I want to avoid the Yokohama as their tread life sucks, and their performance capability is overshadowed by too many shortcomings (tread life, wet performance, road noise). I don't want any of those extreme performance tires, just a standard one (Michelin, Continental, Goodyear, Dunlop, Yokohama, one of these main brands not the smaller ones). I can only think of the Pirelli P-Zero Rosso as a good replacement, but making sure I'm not missing out on anything else. Thank you!

The Chef.

No alternative. Wait for Pilot Super Sport. No substitute.

Pale Rider

Not sure it's quite that extreme a no-brainer, but the folks at Tire Rack would seem to agree. Same with C&D and others; it's the consistency of the #1 ranking that is imprtessive. Personally, I have been quite happy with the P Zero on my 7, and with only 7800 miles, I am in no rush to replace, but when I do, in the absence of new contenders, the MPSS will be the choice.