Q5 Tire time

av8r

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 5, 2009
Location
Lost Wages
TDI
2010 Jetta TDI (#23rd in prod), Black. 2014 Audi Q5 TDI, Black
Time to replace the original Michelin Latitude255/45R20 rubber. They are quiet and great handling but I need more of an all season tire. I had 17" Pirelli Cinturato P7's on the Jetta TDI that were just outstanding--quiet, yet great traction/handling. Any suggestions/experience?
 

Mythdoc

Veteran Member
Joined
Jan 28, 2017
Location
Tennessee
TDI
2011 Touareg, 2015 Q5, 2015 Golf
I have had good experiences with Pirelli Scorpion Verde A/S Plus. Be sure to get Plus because that is the newer and better wearing model.
 

20IndigoBlue02

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Aug 22, 2001
Location
Was North NJ, now SoCal
TDI
2002 Golf TDI-- deceased
I have had good experiences with Pirelli Scorpion Verde A/S Plus. Be sure to get Plus because that is the newer and better wearing model.
But, TireRack, when they tested it, noticed the Plus had a reduction in wet traction.

Other alternatives:
If you want better snow traction.... Look at the Nokian WR G3 SUV or the new WR G4 SUV (when they come in).

or... more of an all-season SUV tire, Nokian Entyre C/S
 

Mythdoc

Veteran Member
Joined
Jan 28, 2017
Location
Tennessee
TDI
2011 Touareg, 2015 Q5, 2015 Golf
But, TireRack, when they tested it, noticed the Plus had a reduction in wet traction.



Other alternatives:

If you want better snow traction.... Look at the Nokian WR G3 SUV or the new WR G4 SUV (when they come in).



or... more of an all-season SUV tire, Nokian Entyre C/S


Many folks, especially in New England and other northern locations, love Nokian Tires. I had a set on my Eos when I lived in NH. They were ok, didn’t last nearly as long as they were expected to, but I ended up trading in the car. On my Touareg and my Q5, the Pirelli tires have done better. TireRack is indeed a good place to learn about tire characteristics.
 
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