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Re: Some thoughts [derm]
by joxer1
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Mar 23, 2005 (4:19 pm)
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Replying to: derm (Mar 23, 2005 11:29 am)
If you can get the Nokian WR there I would. I had the previous generation of those on my RWD BMW here in Toronto and they lasted 5 winter of commuting getting me through everything (sno, slush) while handling like a capable all-season on the bare pavement. I think it is the only tire that is rated both for use in all seasons and has the alpine snowflake designation thing.
http://www.nokiantyres.com/passengercars_product_en?product=610503&name=NOKIAN+WR
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Re: Some thoughts [joxer1]
by derm
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Mar 25, 2005 (1:59 pm)
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Replying to: joxer1 (Mar 23, 2005 4:19 pm)
Thanks Joxer, we actually have this tire on our '03 which we bought in the fall used with 15K miles on it and we found they weren't that great in the snow, my wife is driving it and decided to go for separate winter and summer tires and are looking to find out what is the best tire for each of these applications, I'm think about getting another set of stock rims for summer but could also get something aftermarket.
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summer tires for allroad
by derm
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Mar 28, 2005 (10:22 am)
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Does anyone have a recommendation for summer tires for our '03 allroad on stock rims, In 245 X 50 X 17 the only tires I can find are Bridgestone Potenza RE 050 and Pirelli P Zero System.
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Can I run any tires on my Allroad?
by alex14
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Aug 17, 2005 (12:51 pm)
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I'm being told there are only two tire choices for the Allroad due to its high vehicle weight. The factory Pirelli Allroad tires are known to wear extremely quickly and I haven't heard very good things about the other Goodyear factory tires.
Does anyone have an opinion or knowledge about using other tires with this car?
Thanks!
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Re: Can I run any tires on my Allroad? [alex14]
by 2xaudi
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Sep 10, 2005 (5:21 am)
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Replying to: alex14 (Aug 17, 2005 12:51 pm)
I like this website http://www.tirerack.com. You can research out your tires that suit your particular driving needs. I own the Pirelli Allroad tires now (they are Factory original). I'll have to say, although they handle nicely on pavement (haven't been on snow yet), they are very noisy  on a smooth freeyway. I will be switching to the Bridgestone Turanza LS-V once these wear down (only have 20K on them).
Happy motoring. 
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Re: Can I run any tires on my Allroad? [alex14]
by njallroad
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Oct 20, 2005 (10:11 am)
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Replying to: alex14 (Aug 17, 2005 12:51 pm)
I put Continentals on my Allroad. Started with Pirelli which lasted under 20,000 miles. Now at 58,000 and the tires are still great.
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Re: Can I run any tires on my Allroad? [2xaudi]
by sbanghart
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Oct 25, 2005 (6:48 am)
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Replying to: 2xaudi (Sep 10, 2005 5:21 am)
You should check to see if your Pirelli tires are cupped. That will cause a lot of the noise. On my Allroad the tires cupped at about 10,000 miles. I now have Continentals on courtesy of Audi and they seem to be doing better.
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purchasing
by jager
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Oct 28, 2005 (2:06 pm)
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Replying to: sbanghart (Oct 25, 2005 6:48 am)
I'm looking at a 2001 allroad w/ 38k miles...$22k abo...
It's in good cosmetic shape and has new tires...
The big thing is the dealer (one owner, same dealer) had to replace the transmission under warranty (Tiptronic)...According to the dealer, this transmission is famous for wearing quickly...usually because of pilot error in going from R to D too forcefully or incorrectly...
Has anyone heard of this? And should this be a red flag for this vehicle specifically or the model in general...
Thanks...
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Re: purchasing [jager]
by jodar
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Oct 28, 2005 (7:24 pm)
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Replying to: jager (Oct 28, 2005 2:06 pm)
I have an '01 Avant, not an Allroad, but it has the same 5 speed Tip transmission and have not yet experienced any major issues as of yet. I have 64k miles and every service check up has not yielded any problems, except for the 40k service where there was a small leak where a seal was replaced under warranty. If you can get an extended warranty on your vehicle through 100k miles, then get it as long as it isn't cost prohibitive. Mine has already paid for itself. As of this writing, my car is a joy to have and I do not have any regrets.
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Re: Can I run any tires on my Allroad? [alex14]
by stormygace
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Dec 23, 2005 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: alex14 (Aug 17, 2005 12:51 pm)
Go to tirerack.com & pore over your options. I'm reasonably certain you've got a lot more options than you were told (would that be the dealer who told you that?).Call 'em up - that may give you options. I just put Goodyear Assurance Tripletreds on my 2000 A4 2.8 Avant - Wow! What a difference!! Had Yokohama Avids previously 4/32 left after 42K miles. Really like quiet, tight ride w/these Goodyears. Also they have 80K tread warranty - let's see what we get w/Quattro. They're not the cheapest - ending up buying them from Discount Tire - Mavis was cheapest nationwide for these tires.
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