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My 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6FSI was fitted with Michelin XSE 225/45R17 91Y tyres when I bought it new. At 29,000 miles it was re-shod with Michelin Pilot Sport SP2. Now at 42,000 miles I am advised that I will shortly need to buy new tyres. This seems to be a very poor performance. What would you advise me to purchase? I would prefer to buy a bigger profile.
Asked on 4 September 2010 by CS, Colchester
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Honest John
If you prefer a deeper profile you'll need to change your wheels as well, down to 16s in order to achieve the same rolling circumference. Then you can probably fit Michelin Pilot Primacy HP, which have lower rolling resistance. DEFRA and TUV tests have shown them to last an average 20% longer than other makes and types of tyre. If the tyres are worn unevenly, you need a '4 way laser alignment' at a
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