Tires

2011Q7TDI · 11-07-2011, 12:59 AM

What have y'all replaced your tires with? I'm at about 15k and it's clear these oem good years only have another 5k at best. I wanted to put some Nittos on there but was told by the dealer service dept that the Goodyear tire is the only one i should be putting on there. I wouldn't mind something a bit beefier.

DUTCH VanAtlanta · 11-07-2011, 02:20 AM

My Goodyears have 26k miles and look like they'll go to 30k.

audi01a6 · 11-07-2011, 02:50 AM

hankook r real nice

2011Q7TDI · 11-07-2011, 04:14 AM

i havent been "unhappy" with the goodyears, was just hoping to find another tire once these wear out. im coming from a 4runner which had a bit more off road ability.

Charger2Q7 · 11-07-2011, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by audi01a6

hankook r real nice

x2 I love my Hankook's

patrol19th · 11-07-2011, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charger2Q7

x2 I love my Hankook's

X3

Sherblatz · 11-07-2011, 06:37 PM

Not sure what size you need, but that will affect your options. I have the S-line 20" wheels, so fewer options than those with 18s or 19s. After researching on TireRack, I bit the bullet on the Firestone Destination STs. I'm not a Firestone guy, but they are the highest-rated non-winter tires in the right size. The Yoko Parada Spec-X are also highly rated, but provide zero rim protection.

They are coming in this week, so I'll let you know what I think after they are on for a bit.

Jimbo

WVUrS6 · 11-08-2011, 05:09 AM

Just to let you know, the Firestone Destination St' are an awesome tire for the price. However, they do not provide rim protection like Goodyears or Continentals. They are better than the Yoko for rim protection, but not the greatest on the 20" S-Line wheels. For that fact alone I will have to look at some other options next summer probably when the ST's need replaced.

The ST's winter traction is really, really good for an All Season. Pretty even wear so far through one rotation and about 15K miles, should get another 10-15K it looks like. Really good wet traction too, like I said the only complaint I have is the rim protection is not satisfactory IMO for the S-line wheel.

2011Q7TDI · 11-08-2011, 04:47 PM

Ive got the 19" wheels, and Im finding tires in that size to be very few and far between. Which model Hankook's do y'all have? My tire size is a 265/50/19

Sherblatz · 11-10-2011, 11:47 AM

Just got the Firestones mounted and am really happy with them so far. Very quiet and seem easily as capable on dry surfaces as the OEM Conti 4x4s they replaced.

Much more impressed with rim protection than what I initially thought. As you can see in the pictures, the bead of the tire clearly sits in a different spot, but the "bulge" of the tire will easily protect the rim from minor curb contact.

Supposed to get a major storm tomorrow, so I can report back on wet performance.

Jimbo

11-07-2011, 02:20 AM	#2
DUTCH VanAtlanta AudiWorld Member 2010 Audi Q7 My Garage Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA USA Posts: 531	My Goodyears have 26k miles and look like they'll go to 30k. __________________ 2000 Mercedes-Benz G500 Neiman Marcus Limited Edition 2010 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

11-07-2011, 06:37 PM	#7
Sherblatz AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 185	Not sure what size you need, but that will affect your options. I have the S-line 20" wheels, so fewer options than those with 18s or 19s. After researching on TireRack, I bit the bullet on the Firestone Destination STs. I'm not a Firestone guy, but they are the highest-rated non-winter tires in the right size. The Yoko Parada Spec-X are also highly rated, but provide zero rim protection. They are coming in this week, so I'll let you know what I think after they are on for a bit. Jimbo __________________ Jimbo 2007 Q7 3.6 Premium S-Line 2003 WRX 2002 S2000

11-08-2011, 05:09 AM	#8
WVUrS6 AudiWorld Senior Member 1995 Audi S6 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Harpers Ferry WV Posts: 845	Just to let you know, the Firestone Destination St' are an awesome tire for the price. However, they do not provide rim protection like Goodyears or Continentals. They are better than the Yoko for rim protection, but not the greatest on the 20" S-Line wheels. For that fact alone I will have to look at some other options next summer probably when the ST's need replaced. The ST's winter traction is really, really good for an All Season. Pretty even wear so far through one rotation and about 15K miles, should get another 10-15K it looks like. Really good wet traction too, like I said the only complaint I have is the rim protection is not satisfactory IMO for the S-line wheel. __________________ 2007 Q7 4.2 S-Line 1995.5 S6 1990 V8 Quattro

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11-07-2011, 02:50 AM	#3
audi01a6 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: sunny florida Posts: 644	hankook r real nice

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2011Q7TDI Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chesterfield, MO Posts: 56	i havent been "unhappy" with the goodyears, was just hoping to find another tire once these wear out. im coming from a 4runner which had a bit more off road ability.

11-08-2011, 04:47 PM	#9
2011Q7TDI Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chesterfield, MO Posts: 56	Ive got the 19" wheels, and Im finding tires in that size to be very few and far between. Which model Hankook's do y'all have? My tire size is a 265/50/19

11-10-2011, 11:47 AM
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