Facelift Tyres

[Ben Roberts]

Been searching through the forums I have the 18inch wheels which tyres are due to be replaced. Currently have the pzero and I’m looking at Goodyear’s, Michelin’s etc. Can anyone recommend which tyres come with a decent rim protection the wife drives it quite a lot so accept it’s not full proof but a little protection is better than none.

Just need recommendations for something decent grip and rim protection


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[eribaMotters]

Been searching through the forums I have the 18inch wheels which tyres are due to be replaced. Currently have the pzero and I’m looking at Goodyear’s, Michelin’s etc. Can anyone recommend which tyres come with a decent rim protection the wife drives it quite a lot so accept it’s not full proof but a little protection is better than none.

Just need recommendations for something decent grip and rim protection


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On my last car I had Pirelli Cinturato P7 factory fit. From memory they had rim protection and over 5yrs , [1/3rd on winters] I had no kerb damage.

Colin

 

[The_Ironist]

The Pirelli’s do have one of if not the biggest Rim protection I think.

 

[Bells]

P Zeros have great alloy protection, but as a driving tyre I’d say Michelin Pilot Super Sports are the best, raved about by motoring journalists too

 

[Ben Roberts]

P Zeros have great alloy protection, but as a driving tyre I’d say Michelin Pilot Super Sports are the best, raved about by motoring journalists too

Don’t do the supers in 18’s do they?


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[Audi Bairn]

P Zeros have great alloy protection, but as a driving tyre I’d say Michelin Pilot Super Sports are the best, raved about by motoring journalists too

I agree on both points. Although my preferred tyre was always Michelin PS, the factory fit P Zero had fantastic rim protection and I renewed them with the same tyre last year.

 

[Bells]

Don’t do the supers in 18’s do they?


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I’m sure they do, not 100% sure tho as I’ve got 19’s

 

[AlS3BE]

Can’t beat the Pirelli pzero ao tyres for rim protection. They must be the biggest I’ve seen. Wouldn’t say they are the best tyre out there but a very good all rounder.if you decide to get them make sure you get the AO marked ones as ones without don’t seem to have as big rim protector.

 

[Wibbly]

I agree re the PZero rim protection, but Assy 5's seem quite good too looking at the pics hereabouts.

 

[Ben Roberts]

I agree re the PZero rim protection, but Assy 5's seem quite good too looking at the pics hereabouts.

Torn between the eagle asym 5 or just stick with the Pirelli’s. I’m favouring Goodyear’s but can’t seem to find anything on how good or bad the rim protection is


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[Wibbly]

See picture half way down this thread
https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/s3-tyres-what-to-choose.412692/#post-3540291

 

[Dubjam]

Avons.

Buy British. Tested in Britain and no import tax, so cheaper.

Used them for ten years on cars that exceeed 500BHP and always performed wonderfully, especially in the wet, with a meeaty rim protection and quieter than Pirelli's, so less road roar.

 

[Wibbly]

Avons.

Buy British. Tested in Britain and no import tax, so cheaper.

Used them for ten years on cars that exceeed 500BHP and always performed wonderfully, especially in the wet, with a meeaty rim protection and quieter than Pirelli's, so less road roar.

Any photos of RIM protection for particular tyre model?

 

[Ben Roberts]

See picture half way down this thread
https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/s3-tyres-what-to-choose.412692/#post-3540291

Thanks for that! Might go for those just hoping with my wheels being design to those should be ok


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[Dubjam]

Any photos of RIM protection for particular tyre model?

 

[JohnM100]

Any photos of RIM protection for particular tyre model?

We don’t half do things on this forum:

Tyres:

https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/audi-s3-8v-tyre-option.411341/

https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/s-line-road-noise.398206/

https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/hankook-ventus-s1-evo2-tyres.402940/

https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/quiet-tyre-recommendations.399776/

https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/anyone-running-goodyear-eagle-f1-asymmetric-5s.387156/

https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/definitive-tyre.385007/

https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/how-many-miles-to-expect-from-p-zeros.382411/


.... and some focussing on rim protection including the £1 coin test.


https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/s-line-wheel-protection-with-tyres-other-than-contis.212733/

https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/new-tyres.254513/