All-season tires for my 2012 Audi Q5

[Ace61]

Hey everyone! I am looking for a set of all-season tires for my 2012 Audi Q5. Is anyone here familiar with Toyo Tires' Versado CUV? A friend told me about it. Any other suggestions?

 

[NevMan]

Hey everyone! I am looking for a set of all-season tires for my 2012 Audi Q5. Is anyone here familiar with Toyo Tires' Versado CUV? A friend told me about it. Any other suggestions?

Michelin Crossclimate very highly rated

 

[Pinky1959]

I have a Tiguan sport and I do not get winter tyres as if it's that bad I would need them I don't go out and as the car is a 4x4 I don't need them (hopefully).

 

[NevMan]

I have a Tiguan sport and I do not get winter tyres as if it's that bad I would need them I don't go out and as the car is a 4x4 I don't need them (hopefully).

They is a well known theory, 2 wheel drive with winter tyres much better than 4x4 without. Once temp drops below 7deg, winter tyres come into their own, not just for snow which is common misconception. I had a 2 wheel drive A6 avant last winter with winter tyres, didn’t skip a beat, and never saw traction control light come on. This year I have 4x4 Q5 and have my winter alloys ready and tyres in the way. Will swap over probably end Oct and change back end March

 

[Dan_G]

I'm driving to the Alps in January where they are compulsory. Still looking for a deal and considering cheaper steel wheels with decent winter tyres.

 

[45bvtc]

I have a Tiguan sport and I do not get winter tyres as if it's that bad I would need them I don't go out and as the car is a 4x4 I don't need them (hopefully).

With respect, the 4x4 drive will offer zero assistance when braking and/or steering on snow and ice whilst wearing summer tyres. It's these darn pinching-sipes in an M+S winter type tyre tread that'll do that:



Nothing sticks to snow like snow so a tyre that holds snow is much better than one that doesn't - I think it was Stig Blomqvist who said that.

Winters for me on an RS3:

 

[Pinky1959]

I do get that winter tyres are better but for all the miles I do daily (about 2 ) I don't think its worth the expense. Just my thought though.

 

[NevMan]

I do get that winter tyres are better but for all the miles I do daily (about 2 ) I don't think its worth the expense. Just my thought though.

That is fair enough

 

[NevMan]

I'm driving to the Alps in January where they are compulsory. Still looking for a deal and considering cheaper steel wheels with decent winter tyres.

Dan, have you looked at ideal Reifen (they have a website and eBay shop)? I got 18”s for my Q5 for under £400 delivered. If I went 19”s would have been up nearer £1k. Worth finding some you like and make an offer as I did. Wheels arrived in about 3-4 days and look perfect

 

[45bvtc]

I do get that winter tyres are better but for all the miles I do daily (about 2 ) I don't think its worth the expense. Just my thought though.

I've used winter tyres with OEM for years, each and every car; it's my first 'extra' purchase. And I always sell 'em on when changing the car. The area I live in is very hilly and gathers snow straight form Wales - and as we need to get to the hospital (15-miles away) 3-times each week, all year round, then winter rubber is a no choice option.

With your 2-mile journey Shanks's pony would be the better option.