Winter tires for RS6

Bobski · 09-15-2004, 05:25 PM

Below is the link on tirerack for the only winter tire that "pops" when you enter an RS6 for model and make under a winter tire search. I can't tell if this tire has the heavy duty rating that the Dunlops and Pirelli OEM tires have. Anyone know? Anyone use this tire?

Thanks.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

DaveyKid · 09-15-2004, 05:37 PM

Hy Octane · 09-15-2004, 05:45 PM

Hy Octane · 09-15-2004, 05:46 PM

But the weight of the car is the same so it benefits from the higher load ratings as well..

Bobski · 09-15-2004, 06:28 PM

DaveyKid · 09-16-2004, 03:15 AM

if you punch in 19" optional rims, they give you the Dunlop Winter Sport M3's. I had those on my last A6 4.2 and they were phenomenal winter tires IMO. I live in Chicago and they suited my needs perfectly.

You would think if they make them for the 19's, they'd make them for the 18's as well. I'll check.

jatwrite · 09-16-2004, 10:06 PM

In the US, with a heavy load rating, search shows they are available in 19 but not 18, if I recall correctly.

2xTurbo · 09-17-2004, 04:07 PM

I just bought some replica RS6 wheels (18) and ordered the Dunlop M3's from Tire rack. The wheels I have and the tires are coming at the end of the month. So they are an option in 18's. Hope this helps.

Jerry

VinzRs6 · 09-18-2004, 06:06 AM

Just became proud owner 2 weeks ago. Looking for clarificatio...esp. from 2xTuro, Who's 18" replicas? Were they from Achtuning or AAA Rims' or somewhere else?

I am looking for 8.5x18 w/ ET30 correct? and going w/ the stock sizing 255/40/18 Dulop Winter M3. We only get a half dozen days of snow so I feel staying w/ stock size would allow better handling on the other 90 days of winter.

I would appreciate any feedback. I thank you in advance!!

09-15-2004, 05:25 PM	#1
Bobski AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 489	Winter tires for RS6 Below is the link on tirerack for the only winter tire that "pops" when you enter an RS6 for model and make under a winter tire search. I can't tell if this tire has the heavy duty rating that the Dunlops and Pirelli OEM tires have. Anyone know? Anyone use this tire? Thanks. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes __________________ 2003 RS6 Black/Grey 2001 TT 225 silver quattro roadster red baseball Stage II+ FOR SALE Sold 2005 Allroad 2.7 6 speed Sold 2001.5 S4 Avant Stage III+ Sold 2003 RS6 Mugello Blue/White Sold 2001 Allroad

09-15-2004, 05:37 PM	#2
DaveyKid AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,988	Would the A6 4.2 have the same weight concerns as the RS6? __________________ Autobahn, Watkins Glen, Mid-Ohio, Road America, VIR, Laguna Seca, Gingerman, Grattan, Blackhawk, Daytona Int'l Speedway and The Nurburgring! 2004 Porsche 996TT X50 Speed Yellow 2007 Porsche Cayman S Arctic Silver 1995 BMW M3 Dakar Yellow Euro (Evo) 3.2L 2005 Mercedes S600 Black 2004 VW R32 Tornado Red (My Track Slut) 2007 Yukon XL Denali Summit White 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 "Scooter" "Setting the bar high enough so you all can walk under it"

09-15-2004, 05:45 PM	#3
Hy Octane AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,230	. __________________ 2003 RS6 Avus Silver w/Black Interior. Nav Sirius Satellite Radio Enhanced Exhaust Carbon Fiber Trim Previous Audi's 91 Audi 200 20v Turbo Quattro 94 Audi urS4 20v Turbo Quattro w/ stage 1 Hoppen ECU @ 286hp. H&R Springs/ Bilstein Sport Shocks.. Still have this one.. 03 A6 4.2 . Blew the motor after 8k miles . They couldnt fix it, had stopped production, so was conned into buying an RS6. 03 RS6. Stock except I removed the mufflers and had LaBree make me quad straight pipes instead.

09-15-2004, 05:46 PM	#4
Hy Octane AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,230	Re: Absolutely! Especially if you have 18's on it. Stock Sport rim for 4.2 is 17". But the weight of the car is the same so it benefits from the higher load ratings as well.. __________________ 2003 RS6 Avus Silver w/Black Interior. Nav Sirius Satellite Radio Enhanced Exhaust Carbon Fiber Trim Previous Audi's 91 Audi 200 20v Turbo Quattro 94 Audi urS4 20v Turbo Quattro w/ stage 1 Hoppen ECU @ 286hp. H&R Springs/ Bilstein Sport Shocks.. Still have this one.. 03 A6 4.2 . Blew the motor after 8k miles . They couldnt fix it, had stopped production, so was conned into buying an RS6. 03 RS6. Stock except I removed the mufflers and had LaBree make me quad straight pipes instead.

09-15-2004, 06:28 PM	#5
Bobski AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 489	I thought it had to do with power to weight ratio as well. __________________ 2003 RS6 Black/Grey 2001 TT 225 silver quattro roadster red baseball Stage II+ FOR SALE Sold 2005 Allroad 2.7 6 speed Sold 2001.5 S4 Avant Stage III+ Sold 2003 RS6 Mugello Blue/White Sold 2001 Allroad

09-16-2004, 03:15 AM	#6
DaveyKid AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,988	It's interesting. If you punch in the 18" OEM rims, they only give you the Pirelli 240's, but if you punch in 19" optional rims, they give you the Dunlop Winter Sport M3's. I had those on my last A6 4.2 and they were phenomenal winter tires IMO. I live in Chicago and they suited my needs perfectly. You would think if they make them for the 19's, they'd make them for the 18's as well. I'll check. __________________ Autobahn, Watkins Glen, Mid-Ohio, Road America, VIR, Laguna Seca, Gingerman, Grattan, Blackhawk, Daytona Int'l Speedway and The Nurburgring! 2004 Porsche 996TT X50 Speed Yellow 2007 Porsche Cayman S Arctic Silver 1995 BMW M3 Dakar Yellow Euro (Evo) 3.2L 2005 Mercedes S600 Black 2004 VW R32 Tornado Red (My Track Slut) 2007 Yukon XL Denali Summit White 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 "Scooter" "Setting the bar high enough so you all can walk under it"

09-16-2004, 10:06 PM	#7
jatwrite Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,186	Similar results come up for Michelin PS2 summer tires In the US, with a heavy load rating, search shows they are available in 19 but not 18, if I recall correctly. __________________ ------------------------------------ Current: 09 GT G8 Gone but not forgotten: 03 RS6 Previous also includes: 05 Crossfire SRT6, 00 S4, 98 A4, 86 Buick Regal turbo, 75 BMW 530i, 7? Lotus Elite, 72 Jaguar XJ6, 71 Audi 100LS, 69 Firebird 400 convertible, 68 Dodge Charger, 52 Triumph TR2

09-17-2004, 04:07 PM	#8
2xTurbo New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 144	Re: Winter tires for RS6 I just bought some replica RS6 wheels (18) and ordered the Dunlop M3's from Tire rack. The wheels I have and the tires are coming at the end of the month. So they are an option in 18's. Hope this helps. Jerry

09-18-2004, 06:06 AM	#9
VinzRs6 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2	Re: Winter tires for RS6 Just became proud owner 2 weeks ago. Looking for clarificatio...esp. from 2xTuro, Who's 18" replicas? Were they from Achtuning or AAA Rims' or somewhere else? I am looking for 8.5x18 w/ ET30 correct? and going w/ the stock sizing 255/40/18 Dulop Winter M3. We only get a half dozen days of snow so I feel staying w/ stock size would allow better handling on the other 90 days of winter. I would appreciate any feedback. I thank you in advance!!

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