New tyres, which are good value?

[Ajcman]

Hey guys and gallstones

I'm looking for some new tyres for the front of my 2.0 Tdi A3 245/45/R18. Currently there GY Eagle f1 assymetric 2's and the backs are assymetric 3's.

Is it worth going for 3's on the front to or go for something else? I enjoy the 2's more as they have that extra curb protection over the 3's but I'm open to other brands entirly of they are a better value tyre.

 

[RPB]

Just stick with the 3's and match the rears. They are still a great tyre.

 

[Jake 61]

I've just put two AS3's on my one, but the seller, my son and another A3 owner, swears by Hankook for about £30.00 less a corner.

 

[kash_v]

I didnt know A3s could come with 245s? Are they genuine Audi wheels?

 

[SPIKE_]

I would tend to keep the same brand of tyre on all four wheels, but I do have to recommend Michelin Pilot Sport 4 - great tyre!

 

[dp_motley]

+1 to recommendation above: get all corners same.

I just bought 4 x Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2.

 

[danielwaghorn]

Recently put Michelin Pilot Sport 4's all round on mine and cannot fault them. There's a good bit of kerb protection with them, and nice and quite on the motorway whilst still gripping well.

 

[A19quattro]

Don't rule out Vredestiens, we have 3 sets on 3 different cars and love them, can't really say till some of tehm are bald how they will wear in teh longer term but may do a wee write up when I get to that stage. In your position I would probably match the Goodyears to keep them as close to the same as possible.

 

[Ajcman]

I didnt know A3s could come with 245s? Are they genuine Audi wheels?

They are 225's I always say 245's for some reason!

 

[Carefree69]

Barum Bravauris 3HM (Continental made). i can't speak highly enough of these, you DONT need to break the bank on tyres, these are superb for the price.

 

[audismart]

I've just come from Avon zz5s £75 a corner and onto Michelin Pilot Sport 4s, £103 a corner, and its night and day, PS4s are a superb tyre.

 

[Meejaman]

Whatever you select, make sure you swap the wheels round so the ones with the most grip are on the rear.

 

[ab1702]

I've found f1 autocentres are doing Goodyear eagle f1 assymetric 3's at £82 a tyre all in online so I think I'm going with that option as I'm currently looking for new tyres

 

[Pipsqueak]

Just before winter I put on Cross Cilmates. Have to say, other than a bit more road noise they have been great in all conditions, including snow