R36 replacement tyres

[Deedub68]

Well it's come to that time: the Dunlops have finally died and need to be replaced.

In checking other threads I note that Sumitomos and Conti CSC3's seem to be fairly popular and have gathered good reports. Given it's been a while since those threads were created, can anyone give me an update on performance, wear etc etc? My driving is a good deal of country work, so a quiet ride would be appreciated...

Thanks!

deedub68

[team_v]

check out www.carbonblack.com.au for reviews on tyres of your size.


Also look at tirerack.com as it is almost certainly cheaper for any type of tyre over 17" and they have a much bigger variety.

[R36 Dreamer]

Well it's come to that time: the Dunlops have finally died and need to be replaced.

In checking other threads I note that Sumitomos and Conti CSC3's seem to be fairly popular and have gathered good reports. Given it's been a while since those threads were created, can anyone give me an update on performance, wear etc etc? My driving is a good deal of country work, so a quiet ride would be appreciated...

Thanks!

deedub68

Hi DeeDub,

I am more than happy with the Sumitomos, after around 10,000kms, they are wearing well, and are A LOT quieter than the dunlops.

Perhaps they aren't as sticky at the limit of grip as the Dunlops (I personally have had no grip issues at all) but for day to day use they are fantastic.

Not to mention by far the most cost effective!

[Greggles]

The December issue of Motor Mag does a good job on comparing a number of tyres with the Conti3s. All tested on an Audi S4

[Blacky]

I see new R36's now come with Conti's.

[Greggles]

My MY10 has the Conti3s. I have them at 40psi and have now driven 3.5ks across a variety of road surfaces. IMHO they are better than the Pilots and Yokis I've had on previous AWD performance cars I've owned. Very little road noise, and incredible stick! They are wearing well (slowly), and look fantastic with their square shoulder. I highly recommend them but shop around for the best price.

[G-rig]

GY F1 Assymetrical, best tyres in the world.

[Cro]

GY F1 Assymetrical, best tyres in the world.

No they're not...
I have some in the shed because they weren't up to the standard of the Michelin PS2's...

I'm still recommending the PS2's after 2 sets, definitely the best tyre for mechanical grip in wet/dry conditions and road noise I've ever driven on.
Not so good on the hip pocket though...

[G-rig]

No they're not...
I have some in the shed because they weren't up to the standard of the Michelin PS2's...

I'm still recommending the PS2's after 2 sets, definitely the best tyre for mechanical grip in wet/dry conditions and road noise I've ever driven on.
Not so good on the hip pocket though...

Are you talking about the new ones or old GDS3?

I should have said best short of spending a fortune on P-Zero or PS2 (although may not be much cheaper locally). Can't argue with $1k for a set from tirerack though (for my 18" profile).

I've used Michelin PS2 in the past on an A4, very nice but even then they were $250-300 each for 16".

[Cro]

I am talking about the new Goodyears.

PS2's cost me $2100 from tirerack last year when the AUD was about 85c USD. Worth every cent in my book, but then again I do push the car to extremes.