a6 3.0tdi s-line saloon

[paulcockermouth]

Hi everyone.
I have just picked up my new (to me) car.
Its a 54 reg 3.0 TDI S-Line saloon.65k on clock.

It will need to have new discs and pads soon - what size are they?! Where would you buy and what kind?Im thinking EBC Ultimax discs and ferodo pads.

What tyres would you put on - the rears are rubbish ones to pass MOT.....

[blueg33]

I just did front disks and pads on my 07 A6 3.0tdi Le Mans. Audi discs as cheap as any others and shopping around were as cheap to fit at the dealer.

Tyres on my 19 inch rims to date have been Pirelli Pzero (original), Dunlop SP9000, Vredstein Ultrac Sessantas..............the vredsteins are the best so far, now 5000 miles in.

[Raven Flyer]

OE discs and pads are really good. Quiet, good feel and no fade. Euro Car Parts for OE kit at very cheap prices.

[Silverbullet767]

blueg33 said:

Vredstein Ultrac Sessantas..............the vredsteins are the best so far, now 5000 miles in.

I just bought 4 to replace the aging p-zero's that were on. And I agree, they are fantastic, only 150 miles in.

I'd be interested to know how much a set of front pads are too, I think mine are wearing a bit thin.

[T89 Callan]

For tyres try Falken Fk452's, they've been great on my S4 and were cheaper than most other branded tyres.

[paulcockermouth]

What size are the discs on a 3.0tdi s line sallon?are they bigger than normal?
(had a wet road and bad tyres moment this morning.....)
Cheers

Paul

[Raven Flyer]

Falkens will be fine in the dry, but are lethal in the wet. Same as Toyos and all similar Jap budget ranges.

Conti, Michelin or Pirelli are the choice for a Quattro that is 'enjoyed' on a daily basis.

[paulcockermouth]

Yeah my triangle tyres(ffs) were pretty scary in the wet this morning - but fine in the dry!!
Just phoned carlisle Audi who cant (won't?)tell me the size of the discs....reckon its jack out tonight with the tape measure....

(poor jack I don't pay him enough....)

[blueg33]

Vredsteins are great in the wet and dry. I found the pirellis truely scary in the wet

[paulcockermouth]

Have these tyres choices: I am going to buy 4 and try to sell my 2 triangle tyres on ebay for a few quid each...

VREDESTEIN ULTRAC SESSANTA - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £118.30

MARANGONI MYTHOS - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £111.20

GOODYEAR F1 GSD3 EAGLE GOODYEAR F 1 GSD 3 - 245/40R18 93Y OUR PRICE £108.00

FALKEN FK452 FALKEN FK 452 - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £106.10

HANKOOK K110 V12 EVO HANKOOK K 110 V12 EVO - 245/40R18 97Y XL PRICE £101.00

AVON ZZ3 AVON ZZ 3 - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £100.20

COOPER ZEON 2XS - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £99.90

FALKEN ZE912 ZIEX FALKEN ZE 912 - 245/40R18 97W XL TL OUR PRICE £99.50

I have the Hankook V12 Evo on the front - no probs at front its the back giving way - so if got these i would have spare tyre fitted with hankook too,...
BUT Tempted by either the vreds or eagle F1's....had F1's on my tuned 9000 aero and very very impressed........but different car, different day....Thoughts?

[blueg33]

paulcockermouth said:

Have these tyres choices: I am going to buy 4 and try to sell my 2 triangle tyres on ebay for a few quid each...

VREDESTEIN ULTRAC SESSANTA - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £118.30

MARANGONI MYTHOS - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £111.20

GOODYEAR F1 GSD3 EAGLE GOODYEAR F 1 GSD 3 - 245/40R18 93Y OUR PRICE £108.00

FALKEN FK452 FALKEN FK 452 - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £106.10

HANKOOK K110 V12 EVO HANKOOK K 110 V12 EVO - 245/40R18 97Y XL PRICE £101.00

AVON ZZ3 AVON ZZ 3 - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £100.20

COOPER ZEON 2XS - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £99.90

FALKEN ZE912 ZIEX FALKEN ZE 912 - 245/40R18 97W XL TL OUR PRICE £99.50

I have the Hankook V12 Evo on the front - no probs at front its the back giving way - so if got these i would have spare tyre fitted with hankook too,...
BUT Tempted by either the vreds or eagle F1's....had F1's on my tuned 9000 aero and very very impressed........but different car, different day....Thoughts?

I think some of those tyres listed are not suitable, they have differing load index. You need to check the load index as well as speed rating and size

eg my A6 needs XL tyres I cant remember the load index but 96 springs to mind. I dont think that the Goodyears listed above would be suitable its important that you get this right.

The Falken 452 and tyhe Vredstein have good reputations. Camskill is worth looking at for good prices as are Blackcircles

[Silverbullet767]

paulcockermouth said:

Have these tyres choices: I am going to buy 4 and try to sell my 2 triangle tyres on ebay for a few quid each...

VREDESTEIN ULTRAC SESSANTA - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £118.30

MARANGONI MYTHOS - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £111.20

GOODYEAR F1 GSD3 EAGLE GOODYEAR F 1 GSD 3 - 245/40R18 93Y OUR PRICE £108.00

FALKEN FK452 FALKEN FK 452 - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £106.10

HANKOOK K110 V12 EVO HANKOOK K 110 V12 EVO - 245/40R18 97Y XL PRICE £101.00

AVON ZZ3 AVON ZZ 3 - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £100.20

COOPER ZEON 2XS - 245/40R18 97Y XL TL OUR PRICE £99.90

FALKEN ZE912 ZIEX FALKEN ZE 912 - 245/40R18 97W XL TL OUR PRICE £99.50

I have the Hankook V12 Evo on the front - no probs at front its the back giving way - so if got these i would have spare tyre fitted with hankook too,...
BUT Tempted by either the vreds or eagle F1's....had F1's on my tuned 9000 aero and very very impressed........but different car, different day....Thoughts?

Is that mytyres prices by any chance??

Avoid them, I ordered 4 Vredestiens on the 26 of June, called on the 30th to see where they were, I was told that they would be dispatched the next day, called again on the 2nd of July, only to be told that they didn't know when they would be dispatched. Useless tts.

So ordered the same from Camskill on the thursday, arrived on the friday. more expensive, but I needed them in a hurry.

[Raven Flyer]

Blimey, my Contis were the thick end of £300 each. Are those tyres rated for 150mph and 800kg?

[paulcockermouth]

Just noticed about the F1's...

Im reading very good things about the Falkens - has anybody with a big heavy 4x4 barge had any experience.....?

[Tame Technician]

Regarding Falkens

The ZE912's aren't even fit for purpose in my mind, I used them and the FK452's. THe 452's are really very good, dont do what I did and assume the 912's would be also, its not the case.

[paulcockermouth]

Cheers for that tame tech - I think the 452's are the one.
Just about to order the front pads and discs - leaving the rears for now as
a) i still can't confirm exact size!
b) they are not as badly worn as the front!

Going for TRW front pads and I think EBC ultimax grooved discs...