[T-800]

They only do the foam in the 255's Woodstock

[Woodstock25]

They only do the foam in the 255's Woodstock

Oh... I feel like I've missed out!

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[Woodstock25]

Nearly done....







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[Woodstock25]

Old tread after 15000 miles...



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[Woodstock25]

Rim protection

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[T-800]

Oh... I feel like I've missed out!

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Don't worry, your not

[Woodstock25]

Anyone got the tracking settings for the RS3 8 V?

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[JamesBaby]

No foam on either the RO1 or RO2



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This has happened on the front of one of mine too. Is this an issue with the Pirelli's on these cars? Are they more susceptible to damage due to the narrower wall? 

[deepspacemillar]

I also spotted a lump appearing on my drivers side tyre in the same vein. Not impressed!

[Rs nut]

Had exactly the same...but luckily were due for change

[T-800]

The dealers are aware of a potential issue with R01 Pirellis....

[JamesBaby]

The dealers are aware of a potential issue with R01 Pirellis....

Really?, how so and what is the issue?

[Woodstock25]

And what do they intend to do about it? Especially as mine has already catastrophicly deflated and I have had to replace them?

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[T-800]

Someone I know with an RS3 asked why there are R01 tyres on some RS 3's and R02 on others.
The dealer told him it was to do with a deformation issue on R01's.

[monopole]

New free tyres for everyone if they know this surely?

[T-800]

I think it's the usual 'upon customer complaint'
But I'm glad I junked my set.

Plus they could easily just say you whacked the tyre in a pothole.

Edited by T-800, 07 September 2016 - 01:07 PM.

[JamesBaby]

The Pirelli RO1's and the RO2's for that matter are no longer an option on the Audi website for tyre quotes. Just Continental RO2. The only Pirelli's are the AO spec which is also Audi fitment but different in some way to the RO1\2 etc.

 

I wonder if the narrow side wall is a known issue then. The RO2 pictures that Woodstock posted seem to show a less slanted sidewall that the RO1's. Looks more straight, but with a rim protector sticking out almost at right angles if you will.

 

I'm torn between going RO2, or just moving away like T800 has, and getting the Goodyears which have far better tyre lable specs. Plus I had the AS2's on my R32 and they lasted forever.

 

Wodstock how are you finding the RO2's, am I right about the sidewall or is it much like the RO1 and optical illusion on the pic?

[Woodstock25]

The Pirelli RO1's and the RO2's for that matter are no longer an option on the Audi website for tyre quotes. Just Continental RO2. The only Pirelli's are the AO spec which is also Audi fitment but different in some way to the RO1\2 etc.

 

I wonder if the narrow side wall is a known issue then. The RO2 pictures that Woodstock posted seem to show a less slanted sidewall that the RO1's. Looks more straight, but with a rim protector sticking out almost at right angles if you will.

 

I'm torn between going RO2, or just moving away like T800 has, and getting the Goodyears which have far better tyre lable specs. Plus I had the AS2's on my R32 and they lasted forever.

 

Wodstock how are you finding the RO2's, am I right about the sidewall or is it much like the RO1 and optical illusion on the pic?

 

The sidewalls are just different and the rim protector is mahosive! (which is no bad thing). On the road, I think they are quieter; thus far not found anyt real difference in grip,. but its early days.

[JamesBaby]

Well I had a full set of Pirelli P Zero RO2 tyres fitted. 255\30 and the 235\35's.

 

They are significantly quieter that the RO1's I had before. They are also noticeably more comfortable on bumps too. The steering feel is more precise too. (Tyre pressures 39 front, 35 rear as per the OEM spec label.)

[Rich.H]

Where did you source the RO2's and can you share the cost? I will need a front pair within a month or so....

Cheers

Rich