Best All-Season Tires for 19 Wheels

[nickisme1]

Folks, I got the 19' sport package primarily for the suspension mods and now I'd like to trade in my summer tires for some all season. I'm going to take my time finding them as I only have 600 mi on the car thus far, but any recommendations? Sadly, the Conti DWS don't make the appropriate sizes for 19. I'd like something with good road grip and lasts longer than my Pirelli PZeros. I assume that's not a lot to ask for but I don't know much about it. Thoughts and/or suggestions?

[fkaufman]

Originally Posted by nickisme1

Folks,

I got the 19' sport package primarily for the suspension mods and now I'd like to trade in my summer tires for some all season. I'm going to take my time finding them as I only have 600 mi on the car thus far, but any recommendations? Sadly, the Conti DWS don't make the appropriate sizes for 19. I'd like something with good road grip and lasts longer than my Pirelli PZeros. I assume that's not a lot to ask for but I don't know much about it. Thoughts and/or suggestions?

In Canada the A7 comes standard with Goodyear 19" all season tires. They are specific to Audi, perform rather well in snow and are quiet and solid in dry conditions.

Goodyear Eagle LS-2 255/40R19 100H

http://www.goodyear.ca/tire/eagle-ls-2/

I have them on my car, I'm rather happy with them and would highly recommend them.

[Phoenix1]

Originally Posted by nickisme1

Folks,

I got the 19' sport package primarily for the suspension mods and now I'd like to trade in my summer tires for some all season. I'm going to take my time finding them as I only have 600 mi on the car thus far, but any recommendations? Sadly, the Conti DWS don't make the appropriate sizes for 19. I'd like something with good road grip and lasts longer than my Pirelli PZeros. I assume that's not a lot to ask for but I don't know much about it. Thoughts and/or suggestions?

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255 40/19?

According to Tire Rack there are both Bridgestone RE960AS and Yokohama Advan S4 available. I had the Yoko's on my wifes Infiniti G35X and would *highly* recommend them - great blend of performance, traction and wear (over the Goodyear or Pirelli).

Hope this helps.

[nickisme1]

Could you guys comment on road noise and grip? =)

[cbb09]

Originally Posted by nickisme1

Folks,

I got the 19' sport package primarily for the suspension mods and now I'd like to trade in my summer tires for some all season. I'm going to take my time finding them as I only have 600 mi on the car thus far, but any recommendations? Sadly, the Conti DWS don't make the appropriate sizes for 19. I'd like something with good road grip and lasts longer than my Pirelli PZeros. I assume that's not a lot to ask for but I don't know much about it. Thoughts and/or suggestions?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS are the best on the market right now. Have them on both cars and am very happy with them.

[tridentnyc]

Originally Posted by cbb09

Continental ExtremeContact DWS are the best on the market right now. Have them on both cars and am very happy with them.

Sadly the Conti DWS doesn't come in 255/40/19 for the A7, too bad for us 19" owners.

[tridentnyc]

I've heard good things about the Cooper Zeon RS3-A. Kind of considered by many to be a best kept secret for UHP all season tires.

Give 'em a look here.

Some reviews here.

More here.

Also, Consumer Reports rated them #2 out of 20 UHP all season tires tested. I know a number of people on Audi World poo poo Consumer Reports but I think there's some merit to their tire tests and the reviews from owners on Consumer Reports all rate them very high.

Check out that review here. You may need a Consumer Reports account to read the review, not sure.

Hope this helps.