1988 S4 tire choices...are there really only 3
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1988 S4 tire choices...are there really only 3
It seems for the 245/45/16 rears on a 1988 S4 we are down to 3 choices Toyo, Pirelli and maybe a Bridgestone. Anyone get tires recently and have any other sugestions?
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I've never had the Toyo's, local friends do and no complaints. I've never been very impressed with Pirelli tires and would take the Toyo's even if they were the same price.
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We can only get the Toyo's here in Oz, or the Michelin Pilot Sport, in the correct 16" sizes. I run the Toyo on my '87 and they're good.. not noisy, ride well, no issues spinning on wet roads when pulling away etc.
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Point is, most of us will "wear out" tires due to age before tread. At least with the front tires
So buy those sticky ones with the 200 tread rating!!
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With the clubsports I've had Bridgestone and the Toyo. Bridgestone has more grip and the ride was butter smooth. Current Toyos a bit rougher and less grip but last twice as long. I don't like the Toyo tread design but overall if that's the only choice I'll be okay with another set. Heard too many negatives about the rapid Pirelli wear and the 2x price to buy those.