New Tires...

mellonhdz · 02-27-2008, 07:58 AM

I've just about reached the end (35k miles) of my OEM Goodyear LS tires and looking for some new shoes. I've been looking at those Michelin Pilot Exalto® A/S because of the reviews from TireRack.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=H

Has anyone had any experience with these tires? TIA

Tgr_Clw · 02-27-2008, 07:59 AM

mellonhdz · 02-27-2008, 08:02 AM

Tgr_Clw · 02-27-2008, 08:07 AM

BluDemon · 02-27-2008, 08:10 AM

Gorobei · 02-27-2008, 08:19 AM

I had them on my B5 for a couple of years and they really were an impressive tire for an A/S. Of course, I was living in Las Vegas at the time so they only saw ONE snow usage in their life, but they handled it well.

scoobycarolan · 02-27-2008, 08:53 AM

dmoney12 · 02-27-2008, 09:04 AM

Replaced the OEM Conti's due to sidewall bubbles. The Exalto's ride slightly firmer, just as quiet, and handle much better. I bought them in November and they have seen 4,000 miles in dry, rain, and snowy conditions. Have been great thus far.

I have only one negative comment: The tires seem to be slightly narrower than the Conti's and it exposes the lip of the OEM double spoke alloys. Purely aesthetic. I also considered the Potenza G009 AS. The UHP A/S, as tirerack classifies them, are better in dry handling, sacrifice some snow traction and wear faster.

B7Quattro Pete · 02-27-2008, 11:43 AM

and they're so inexpensive.

shamrok · 02-27-2008, 12:07 PM

Great reviews on Tire Rack, who compared it to other popular AS tires.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=102

02-27-2008, 07:59 AM	#2
Tgr_Clw AudiWorld Uber User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 43,050	You're looking for no season tires or something actually good? __________________ 2003 Brilliant Black Audi A4 1.8T quattro Sorry. Can't handle vB. I am now at: q u a t t r o w o r l d . c o m

02-27-2008, 08:02 AM	#3
mellonhdz AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 103	no season tires? do you mean all season tires? then "yes".

02-27-2008, 08:07 AM	#4
Tgr_Clw AudiWorld Uber User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 43,050	no season tires make me sad. sorry I have nothing useful to contribute to this thread :-( __________________ 2003 Brilliant Black Audi A4 1.8T quattro Sorry. Can't handle vB. I am now at: q u a t t r o w o r l d . c o m

02-27-2008, 08:10 AM	#5
BluDemon Guest 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 4,799	P-Zero Nero M+S...... excellent wearing tire and quiet

02-27-2008, 08:19 AM	#6
Gorobei Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 12,016	These are the only all-seasons I would EVER endorse. I had them on my B5 for a couple of years and they really were an impressive tire for an A/S. Of course, I was living in Las Vegas at the time so they only saw ONE snow usage in their life, but they handled it well. __________________ Phantom Black / S-Line / Heated Seats / Tech / Nav+ / Bluetooth / XM / Carbon Fiber Trim Stasis Streetsport / APR 91,93,100 / APR Exhaust / H&R Adjustable Rear Sway / AWE Pedals / Bridgestone RE750 Clear Corner / Painted Reflectors / VAG-COM mods / V1 Hardwire / Debadged / 3M 20% Tint My B7 clear corner writeup: http://forums.audiworld.com/a4b7/msgs/88996.phtml

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02-27-2008, 08:53 AM	#7
scoobycarolan Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 329	Cooper Zeon Sport A/S, check my review on B6 forum __________________ --------------------- Scooby Carolan: Massive Audio 2008 Ibis White ti A4 2.0t quattro / sport / 6sp 20/35 tint \| APR 93 \| JHM SS \| Debadge \| Skidplate Ex: 2005 A4 1.8tq SE 2002 A4 Avant 1.8tq

02-27-2008, 09:04 AM	#8
dmoney12 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 100	I have the Exaltos Replaced the OEM Conti's due to sidewall bubbles. The Exalto's ride slightly firmer, just as quiet, and handle much better. I bought them in November and they have seen 4,000 miles in dry, rain, and snowy conditions. Have been great thus far. I have only one negative comment: The tires seem to be slightly narrower than the Conti's and it exposes the lip of the OEM double spoke alloys. Purely aesthetic. I also considered the Potenza G009 AS. The UHP A/S, as tirerack classifies them, are better in dry handling, sacrifice some snow traction and wear faster.

02-27-2008, 11:43 AM	#9
B7Quattro Pete AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hunt Valley, MD Posts: 4,487	I'm very happy with these Falken ZE-912 A/S... and they're so inexpensive. __________________ Current Vehicles: '05.5 A4Q Avant 2.0T '91 Yam FZR-1000 Past: '97 A8Q 4.2 '96 A6Q 2.8 '95 Mitsu Diamante LS '95 Ford Probe GT '92 Kaw ZX-6 '87 Acura Integra LS '80 Toy Corolla SR5 '80 Triumph TR7

02-27-2008, 12:07 PM	#10
shamrok AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 12,855	I'm planning on the Goodyear F1 All Seasons Great reviews on Tire Rack, who compared it to other popular AS tires. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=102 __________________

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