Best tyres for Audi s3 8v 2014

[jamessss_S3]

I currently have cinturato tyres all round on my S3 from the previous owner and I’m getting a lot of wheel spin, what’s the best tyre to go for? Thanks


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Gazwould]

Go with the very latest designs that are improved upon .

Also MPS4S

 

[AlS3BE]

I would get the haldex checked if you are constantly wheel spinning. Might be clogged or pump broken.

 

[Potterswheel]

I'm running Michelin Pilot Super Sport 4 S all round 235/35 ZR19 (91Y) all round which transformed the car, it had mixed tyres front rear when I bought it,

 

[The_Ironist]

PS4S all round too and they are good. Have you actually got low tread though? As even on a lesser tyre it shouldn’t really be wheel spinning and as above this could be the haldex.

 

[makelja]

My suggestion would be Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127. For normal use same features as above but for less money. Much less. Just bought a set of four in size 245/40/19 for my Passat to replace Michelin Pilot Sport 3's.

​

 

[Gruffalo]

Mine has mich PS4S on front axle and Ventus S1 Evo3 on rear axle. Zero wheelspin from front or rear on a launch and seems to grip just as well rear as it does front around the corners.
If I was replacing tyres I would go PS4S all round but I'm also impressed with the S1 Evo 3

 

[jamessss_S3]

I would get the haldex checked if you are constantly wheel spinning. Might be clogged or pump broken.

Well… I went to a garage today and yes my haldex AWD isn’t working so that explains a lot lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[AlS3BE]

Well… I went to a garage today and yes my haldex AWD isn’t working so that explains a lot lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Might be cheaper than a new set of tyres

 

[Potterswheel]

Maybe it just wants the strainer cleaning and a fluid change

 

[nothingness]

Would be interested to know how your cinturato's stack up when you fix your haldex, please. I ran those on my last 4 a3's and was very impressed with them, super quiet, handle snow fine, no wheelspin (despite fwd and s-tronic) but I'm not sure cinturato's are "sporty" enough for an s3.

 

[Damo S]

Well… I went to a garage today and yes my haldex AWD isn’t working so that explains a lot lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haldex Pump is probably shot. A replacement kit is just over 200 quid or so from haldex repairs. co .uk. Labour is minimal too.

 

[jamessss_S3]

Would be interested to know how your cinturato's stack up when you fix your haldex, please. I ran those on my last 4 a3's and was very impressed with them, super quiet, handle snow fine, no wheelspin (despite fwd and s-tronic) but I'm not sure cinturato's are "sporty" enough for an s3.

Yeah I’ll let you know, booked in the garage on Monday


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[jamessss_S3]

Haldex Pump is probably shot. A replacement kit is just over 200 quid or so from haldex repairs. co .uk. Labour is minimal too.

Booked in the garage on Monday, they quoted me £210


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[jamessss_S3]

PS4S all round too and they are good. Have you actually got low tread though? As even on a lesser tyre it shouldn’t really be wheel spinning and as above this could be the haldex.

Haldex unfortunately


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Damo S]

Booked in the garage on Monday, they quoted me £210


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is that to specifically replace the pump? if so that's a very good price.

 

[jamessss_S3]

Is that to specifically replace the pump? if so that's a very good price.

Just had it all done, the pump needed replacing and the motor, got a bill back for £720 but all good now thank the lord


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Damo S]

Just had it all done, the pump needed replacing and the motor, got a bill back for £720 but all good now thank the lord


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The motor? Not heard of that before. Is there a part number or something on the invoice?

 

[nothingness]

So what you think of the tyres now?

 

[jamessss_S3]

So what you think of the tyres now?

Yeah the tyres are alright having no slip at all


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[nothingness]

Nice I might try those if they are significantly cheaper than PS5's then!

 

[jamessss_S3]

So what you think of the tyres now?

I think they are actually more expensive than the pilot sport 4s haven’t tried both tho


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[jamessss_S3]

Nice I might try those if they are significantly cheaper than PS5's then!

What’s the price difference?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Potterswheel]

did you find out what they actually changed?

 

[jamessss_S3]

did you find out what they actually changed?

Just the pump and new fluids


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Potterswheel]

@ jamesss_S3 said
"Just had it all done, the pump needed replacing and the motor, got a bill back for £720 but all good now thank the lord"
Glad about that, as I had thought the pump and motor were one thing, and you get a new clean strainer!

 

[AlS3BE]

Just the pump and new fluids


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Im sure other will confirm but isn’t £720 for pump, fluids and labour very expensive/high?
Bet you wish it was the tyres now

 

[jamessss_S3]

Im sure other will confirm but isn’t £720 for pump, fluids and labour very expensive/high?
Bet you wish it was the tyres now

Yeah I do lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[nothingness]

What’s the price difference?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Iirc ps5's are around £110 per tyre
Cinturano's are around £70 per tyre
£160 delta for a full set!

 

[Damo S]

Im sure other will confirm but isn’t £720 for pump, fluids and labour very expensive/high?
Bet you wish it was the tyres now

Sadly, yes. £228.20 for a new pump kit (includes fluids and everything needed), from haldex repairs, and then probably an hour labour (if that). That's why I asked about this replacement motor mentioned above and wondered if it was some other component I didn't know about.
Having said that, haldex repairs are very cheap despite it being the OEM kit. I only knew about them from my local garage who are a VW specialist and do their best to look after their customers. Obtaining exactly the same kit from elsewhere can cost an awful lot more, especially from an Audi garage.

 

[AlS3BE]

Sadly, yes. £228.20 for a new pump kit (includes fluids and everything needed), from haldex repairs, and then probably an hour labour (if that). That's why I asked about this replacement motor mentioned above and wondered if it was some other component I didn't know about.
Having said that, haldex repairs are very cheap despite it being the OEM kit. I only knew about them from my local garage who are a VW specialist and do their best to look after their customers. Obtaining exactly the same kit from elsewhere can cost an awful lot more, especially from an Audi garage.

£720 must be dealer prices

 

[Damo S]

£720 must be dealer prices

I would guess that's the case. Perhaps the cost of a diagnostic is also included as I'd guess a dealer wouldnt just assume the pump is guffed and replace it. They would want to prove it beforehand.