[AG_464]

So, I know from factory the RS3 came with wider tyres on the front than the rear. I’m due new tyres soon and I was wondering if anyone runs 235’s all round?

I do feel at some points on a bumpy road under acceleration the car is pulling this way and that from the front - not sure if it is due to the wider tyres or just the fact it’s haldex

Cheers


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[0120raptor]

It`s a little known fact that the 8P was originally designed with 235s all round.However under certain conditions ie
4 people and luggage the rears could catch on the bodywork. I imagine it was cheaper for Audi to just put 225s on the
rear instead of altering the chassis. I had 235s all round on my 8P and never once did they catch.I suppose it depends
on the actual tyre make.Mine were Michelins.

[AG_464]

It`s a little known fact that the 8P was originally designed with 235s all round.However under certain conditions ie
4 people and luggage the rears could catch on the bodywork. I imagine it was cheaper for Audi to just put 225s on the
rear instead of altering the chassis. I had 235s all round on my 8P and never once did they catch.I suppose it depends
on the actual tyre make.Mine were Michelins.

Indeed it is a little known fact, I had no idea!!

Yeah I’ve got Michelin Pilot Super Sport on at the moment but checked the tread today and they are getting low! Im thinking of going for the PS4S as people seem to rave about them


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[0120raptor]

I have those on my 8V .Brilliant tyres.

[AG_464]

I have those on my 8V .Brilliant tyres.

Cool, just about hunting around for the best price now as they ain’t cheap!!

I have seen them for about £140 per tyre


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[mattwez378]

No issues here, running 235's all round, Goodyear Eagle F1's

[RS3Dell]

235/35-19 MPS4s alround here with no problems.😁

Dell..

[StephenG]

235 MPS4s all round for me, running B14 coilovers too.

[RobRS]

235/35 - 19 MPS4s all round on our 8p with no issues 

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[AG_464]

Sound, cheers people, looks like I’m going 235 then haha!


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[T-800]

Sound, cheers people, looks like I’m going 235 then haha!


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Here’s one that I’m running currently.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport

New tyre released in April this year.

I’m on 235/35/19” all round. (8.5V chassis though)

They are a direct competitor to the Michelin’s.

They aren’t as square on the shoulder as the Michelin’s which I like.

Great tyre though and I used to run the 255 fronts but certainly do not miss them.

[Shelton86]

2 weeks ago I went and got mp4s with 255 front 225 what is the difference having 235 all round. ? (I don’t mean the width I mean handling wise ?)

[RS3JET]

MPS4s 235/35 all round as of 25th September cost fitted £573 on 8p

 

No issues to date

[Jamesybaz]

Update on the price. If you have a costco membership. They are doing £50 off 2 MPS4S's and £100 off 4 if bought as 1 transaction. Ive just got a full set for £432. 235s on the front and 225s on the back.

[Evil Diesel]

MPS4s 235/35 all round as of 25th September cost fitted £573 on 8p

 

No issues to date

You at least get the value out of your rubber Graham! You should be good to go for Monday mind - I may have to bring along some drawing pins to slow you down!

[Paul]

Mine rubbed like a biatch on the extension spats, on undulating roads .

Haven’t bothered trying since 034 arb ( can’t see it changing anything when it was rubbing on compression.

Apparently there is also a screw under the arch liner that can rub but I’ve not looked for it .

[RS3Dell]

Mine rubbed like a biatch on the extension spats, on undulating roads .
Haven’t bothered trying since 034 arb ( can’t see it changing anything when it was rubbing on compression.
Apparently there is also a screw under the arch liner that can rub but I’ve not looked for it .

Paul.

What suspension & tyre set up are your running mate ?

I have 235 19s alround with B14s running stock ride height at the rear with a 20mm drop at the front with not problems.

Dell.

[Paul]

Hi Dell.

 

Standard suspension, rear 034 arb fitted after I tried 235’s and rubbed .

that was way back in 2016.  The cars only done 28k miles now in 2019. 

 

always Michelin. The rubbing was on MPSS ( 235  - still on my spare 8.0J’s) 

although I’m on MPS4 all round now. 255F 8.5J / 225R 8.0J

rubbing was on undulating a/b roads at reasonable pace not racing about. No load , no passengers.

It just scuffed. Actually enough to rub the outer edges of  both the tyres.  Took away the enjoyment of driving it, due to the worry. 

 

4 wheel alignment etc also all perfect. 
 

found some pictures in an old email when I was discussing it... 

 

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Here you go ... I think it's rubbed on the plastic spat.   The toothy too bit at the top No damage to the the spat, liner or more importantly paint. You can see the witness mark on the rad of the tyre. Less obvious on pic 1 as the car is sat lower that side at the minute due to where it’s parked , but does show how the wheel tucks up inside the arch

[Paul]

Mines a 2012 too not that there should be any difference in the 8P’s .

[RS3Dell]

Paul.

Your rear dampers may be shot as i have had diving kit in mine & never had that even coming off speed bumps/ramps.

I did have the same with my A3 3.2 running our set up but with a ET 35mm wheel.

Replaced the rear dampers & sorted it mate.

Dell.