Tony

I have the Dunlop SP Maxx on my Boxster S and it sure outperforms the
Michelins I had on it before. I did my homework before I picked the Dunlop
this summer; I think it's one of the best summer tires on the market.

Tony

"LeakiestWink" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in message
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> "Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>
>> "philliej" wrote
>>> Hi, I am looking to replace the tyres on my Audi TT 3.2DSG. These are
>>> 225 40 18 and I would appreciate recommendations for a comfortable,
>>> quiet tyre. Any recommendations please? Thanks Phil
>>
>> I'll assume you mean "summer tire" category. If so, I can recommend
>> ContiSportContact2 or Dunlop SP Maxx.
>
> I have to disagree strongly with both recommendations. Firstly, the
> ContiSportContact2 is a good tyre, but compared to *my* recommendation,
> based on the OPs requirements, the Conti can be less than ideal in the
> comfort department on GB roads (I am assuming the OP is in Blighty from
> his spelling of *tyres*). Secondly, the Dunlop SP SportMaxx is an awful
> tyre, squealing *very* loudly under hard braking, loosing grip very easily
> under moderate braking, and suffering terrible aquaplaning when the tread
> still has 5mm left. I have these awful boots on the Wifes' 3month old Mk5
> GTI, and will be changing them in the new year for something fit for the
> purpose, i.e. a high performance tyre on a high performance car!
>
> My ultimate recommendation would have to be the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2,
> with the asymmetric tread pattern - much more comfortable than the Conti,
> and simply miles better in all areas than the Dunlop. The Mich boots may
> be a few quid more than the other two, but if the OP is after a set of 4
> boots, then he could fone around for some competitive quotes (and avoid
> Thik-Fit at all costs).
>
> Rgds, Sean
>

Tony

I have the Dunlop SP Maxx on my Boxster S and it sure outperforms the
Michelins I had on it before. I did my homework before I picked the Dunlop
this summer; I think it's one of the best summer tires on the market.

Tony

"LeakiestWink" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in message
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> "Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>
>> "philliej" wrote
>>> Hi, I am looking to replace the tyres on my Audi TT 3.2DSG. These are
>>> 225 40 18 and I would appreciate recommendations for a comfortable,
>>> quiet tyre. Any recommendations please? Thanks Phil
>>
>> I'll assume you mean "summer tire" category. If so, I can recommend
>> ContiSportContact2 or Dunlop SP Maxx.
>
> I have to disagree strongly with both recommendations. Firstly, the
> ContiSportContact2 is a good tyre, but compared to *my* recommendation,
> based on the OPs requirements, the Conti can be less than ideal in the
> comfort department on GB roads (I am assuming the OP is in Blighty from
> his spelling of *tyres*). Secondly, the Dunlop SP SportMaxx is an awful
> tyre, squealing *very* loudly under hard braking, loosing grip very easily
> under moderate braking, and suffering terrible aquaplaning when the tread
> still has 5mm left. I have these awful boots on the Wifes' 3month old Mk5
> GTI, and will be changing them in the new year for something fit for the
> purpose, i.e. a high performance tyre on a high performance car!
>
> My ultimate recommendation would have to be the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2,
> with the asymmetric tread pattern - much more comfortable than the Conti,
> and simply miles better in all areas than the Dunlop. The Mich boots may
> be a few quid more than the other two, but if the OP is after a set of 4
> boots, then he could fone around for some competitive quotes (and avoid
> Thik-Fit at all costs).
>
> Rgds, Sean
>

Tony

I have the Dunlop SP Maxx on my Boxster S and it sure outperforms the
Michelins I had on it before. I did my homework before I picked the Dunlop
this summer; I think it's one of the best summer tires on the market.

Tony

"LeakiestWink" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in message
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> "Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>
>> "philliej" wrote
>>> Hi, I am looking to replace the tyres on my Audi TT 3.2DSG. These are
>>> 225 40 18 and I would appreciate recommendations for a comfortable,
>>> quiet tyre. Any recommendations please? Thanks Phil
>>
>> I'll assume you mean "summer tire" category. If so, I can recommend
>> ContiSportContact2 or Dunlop SP Maxx.
>
> I have to disagree strongly with both recommendations. Firstly, the
> ContiSportContact2 is a good tyre, but compared to *my* recommendation,
> based on the OPs requirements, the Conti can be less than ideal in the
> comfort department on GB roads (I am assuming the OP is in Blighty from
> his spelling of *tyres*). Secondly, the Dunlop SP SportMaxx is an awful
> tyre, squealing *very* loudly under hard braking, loosing grip very easily
> under moderate braking, and suffering terrible aquaplaning when the tread
> still has 5mm left. I have these awful boots on the Wifes' 3month old Mk5
> GTI, and will be changing them in the new year for something fit for the
> purpose, i.e. a high performance tyre on a high performance car!
>
> My ultimate recommendation would have to be the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2,
> with the asymmetric tread pattern - much more comfortable than the Conti,
> and simply miles better in all areas than the Dunlop. The Mich boots may
> be a few quid more than the other two, but if the OP is after a set of 4
> boots, then he could fone around for some competitive quotes (and avoid
> Thik-Fit at all costs).
>
> Rgds, Sean
>

Pete

"Tony" wrote
>I have the Dunlop SP Maxx on my Boxster S

Any issues with flat-spotting? That is actually my only gripe about them,
but I seem to be isolated in it. I haven't found a single review mentioning
high succeptibility to flat-spotting when I was doing my research. I have
them on an e39 in size 235/45/17, and after the car sits for a few hours,
the first few miles of driving I can detect vibration in the steering wheel.
It always goes away within 5 miles though.

Thanks,
Pete

Pete

"Tony" wrote
>I have the Dunlop SP Maxx on my Boxster S

Any issues with flat-spotting? That is actually my only gripe about them,
but I seem to be isolated in it. I haven't found a single review mentioning
high succeptibility to flat-spotting when I was doing my research. I have
them on an e39 in size 235/45/17, and after the car sits for a few hours,
the first few miles of driving I can detect vibration in the steering wheel.
It always goes away within 5 miles though.

Thanks,
Pete

Pete

"Tony" wrote
>I have the Dunlop SP Maxx on my Boxster S

Any issues with flat-spotting? That is actually my only gripe about them,
but I seem to be isolated in it. I haven't found a single review mentioning
high succeptibility to flat-spotting when I was doing my research. I have
them on an e39 in size 235/45/17, and after the car sits for a few hours,
the first few miles of driving I can detect vibration in the steering wheel.
It always goes away within 5 miles though.

Thanks,
Pete

Pete

"Tony" wrote
>I have the Dunlop SP Maxx on my Boxster S

Any issues with flat-spotting? That is actually my only gripe about them,
but I seem to be isolated in it. I haven't found a single review mentioning
high succeptibility to flat-spotting when I was doing my research. I have
them on an e39 in size 235/45/17, and after the car sits for a few hours,
the first few miles of driving I can detect vibration in the steering wheel.
It always goes away within 5 miles though.

Thanks,
Pete

Tony

Your obs are correct. I take the Boxster out only on w/e and days off; and
after the car been sitting for a few days the first 5 minutes you can detect
slight vibration that goes away after that. The tire is great otherwise;
taken it to 118+ mph multiple times and the Dunlop hanging tough (West
Virginia; Volentine 1 sitting high).

I'm now shopping for All season tires for the A6Q and I'm inclined to get
the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S 205/55/16 ( not sure if I'll get the H or V).

Best,

Tony


"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Tony" wrote
>>I have the Dunlop SP Maxx on my Boxster S
>
> Any issues with flat-spotting? That is actually my only gripe about them,
> but I seem to be isolated in it. I haven't found a single review
> mentioning high succeptibility to flat-spotting when I was doing my
> research. I have them on an e39 in size 235/45/17, and after the car sits
> for a few hours, the first few miles of driving I can detect vibration in
> the steering wheel. It always goes away within 5 miles though.
>
> Thanks,
> Pete
>
>

Tony

Your obs are correct. I take the Boxster out only on w/e and days off; and
after the car been sitting for a few days the first 5 minutes you can detect
slight vibration that goes away after that. The tire is great otherwise;
taken it to 118+ mph multiple times and the Dunlop hanging tough (West
Virginia; Volentine 1 sitting high).

I'm now shopping for All season tires for the A6Q and I'm inclined to get
the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S 205/55/16 ( not sure if I'll get the H or V).

Best,

Tony


"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Tony" wrote
>>I have the Dunlop SP Maxx on my Boxster S
>
> Any issues with flat-spotting? That is actually my only gripe about them,
> but I seem to be isolated in it. I haven't found a single review
> mentioning high succeptibility to flat-spotting when I was doing my
> research. I have them on an e39 in size 235/45/17, and after the car sits
> for a few hours, the first few miles of driving I can detect vibration in
> the steering wheel. It always goes away within 5 miles though.
>
> Thanks,
> Pete
>
>

Tony

Your obs are correct. I take the Boxster out only on w/e and days off; and
after the car been sitting for a few days the first 5 minutes you can detect
slight vibration that goes away after that. The tire is great otherwise;
taken it to 118+ mph multiple times and the Dunlop hanging tough (West
Virginia; Volentine 1 sitting high).

I'm now shopping for All season tires for the A6Q and I'm inclined to get
the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S 205/55/16 ( not sure if I'll get the H or V).

Best,

Tony


"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Tony" wrote
>>I have the Dunlop SP Maxx on my Boxster S
>
> Any issues with flat-spotting? That is actually my only gripe about them,
> but I seem to be isolated in it. I haven't found a single review
> mentioning high succeptibility to flat-spotting when I was doing my
> research. I have them on an e39 in size 235/45/17, and after the car sits
> for a few hours, the first few miles of driving I can detect vibration in
> the steering wheel. It always goes away within 5 miles though.
>
> Thanks,
> Pete
>
>