Previously had continental sportcontact 5p and michelin pilot supersports and the pirellis are way better especially in the wet. So much confidence.
Best Tires for the Audi A5
Audi A5 drivers have left 159 tire reviews on Tire Reviews, covering 1,593,489 miles of real world driving. Every tire they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car. The numbers include 6 A5 variants, listed further down.
- 159owner reviews
- 1,593,489 milescovered on them
- 89different tires rated
- 79%average tire score
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Our category test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Continental Sport Contact 6 9.3 Current version: Continental SportContact 7 | 95% from 5 reviews | Best Summer Tires |
Highest weighted owner score from Audi A5 drivers. Full rankings and the evidence behind them below.
The best rated tires for the Audi A5
Rated only by drivers of this car. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews from the Audi A5 to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tires
The highest rated tire in the Summer category for the Audi A5 is the Continental Sport Contact 6 - 95% from 5 owner reviews across 13,500 miles. The current tire in that line is now the Continental SportContact 7.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Continental Sport Contact 6
Replaced by Continental SportContact 7
|
95% | 5 | 13,500 miles | 9.3 |
| 2 |
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5
|
96% | 4 | 62,000 miles | 9.2 |
| 3 |
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro
|
94% | 5 | 54,080 miles | 8.8 |
| 4 |
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro
|
89% | 4 | 70,000 miles | 9.2 |
| 5 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5
|
85% | 5 | 81,000 miles | 8.1 |
| 6 |
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5
|
84% | 4 | 29,500 miles | 8.5 |
| 7 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
|
82% | 10 | 152,400 miles | 8.5 |
| 8 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
|
83% | 4 | 9,500 miles | 9.7 |
| 9 |
Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04
|
79% | 3 | 42,400 miles | 6.8 |
| 10 |
Continental Sport Contact 3
Replaced by Continental SportContact 7
|
74% | 5 | 37,018 miles | 8 |
| 11 |
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
|
75% | 14 | 193,555 miles | 5.5 |
| 12 |
Davanti DX640
|
71% | 3 | 21,000 miles | 7.3 |
| 13 |
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
Replaced by Hankook Ventus Evo
|
68% | 4 | 115,534 miles | 8.7 |
| 14 |
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P
Replaced by Continental SportContact 7
|
64% | 3 | 14,350 miles | 8.5 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
The best rated tires that fit the Audi A5
The rankings above can only speak for tires a Audi A5 driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tires we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 255/35 R19, 245/40 R18, 225/45 R17 and 225/50 R17 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire.
Summer tires
Our highest rated tire in the Summer category, in this car's sizes, is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, at 9.7 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Audi A5 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
|
9.7 | All your sizes | 4 |
| 2 |
Continental SportContact 7
|
9.7 | 255/35 R19, 245/40 R18 | 1 |
| 3 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
|
9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Continental PremiumContact 7
|
9.5 | 245/40 R18, 225/45 R17, 225/50 R17 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
|
9.4 | All your sizes | 1 |
| 6 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
|
9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
Winter tires
No Audi A5 driver has reviewed a tire in the Winter category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 is our highest rated, at 9.8 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Audi A5 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
|
9.8 | 255/35 R19, 245/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4
|
9.6 | 255/35 R19, 245/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
|
9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
|
9.5 | 255/35 R19, 245/40 R18, 225/50 R17 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin Alpin 7
|
9.5 | 245/40 R18, 225/45 R17, 225/50 R17 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
|
9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
All Season tires
No Audi A5 driver has reviewed a tire in the All Season category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is our highest rated, at 9.6 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Audi A5 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
|
9.6 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
|
9.6 | 255/35 R19, 245/40 R18 | 2 |
| 3 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
|
9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
|
9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3
|
9.5 | 225/45 R17, 225/50 R17 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
|
9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
All Weather tires
No Audi A5 driver has reviewed a tire in the All Weather category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Vredestein Quatrac is our highest rated, at 9.5 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Audi A5 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vredestein Quatrac
|
9.5 | 225/45 R17, 225/50 R17 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV
|
8.3 | 225/45 R17, 225/50 R17 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
|
8.1 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Weather Tires →
Fitment comes from each tire's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.
How long do tires last on the Audi A5?
Across 17 end of life reviews from Audi A5 drivers, a typical set of tires was worn out after 18,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 10,000 miles and 30,000 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them.
Every tire reviewed on the Audi A5
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 64 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT | Summer | 75% | 14 | 193,555 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 82% | 10 | 152,400 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 6 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 95% | 5 | 13,500 miles |
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro | Summer | 94% | 5 | 54,080 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Summer | 85% | 5 | 81,000 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 74% | 5 | 37,018 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 | Summer | 96% | 4 | 62,000 miles |
| Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro | Summer | 89% | 4 | 70,000 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Super Sport Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 | Summer | 84% | 4 | 29,500 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 83% | 4 | 9,500 miles |
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 Replaced by Hankook Ventus Evo | Summer | 68% | 4 | 115,534 miles |
| Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04 | Summer | 79% | 3 | 42,400 miles |
| Davanti DX640 | Summer | 71% | 3 | 21,000 miles |
| Continental ContiSportContact 5 P Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 64% | 3 | 14,350 miles |
| Laufenn S Fit EQ+ | Summer | 95% | 2 | 12,000 miles |
| Barum Bravuris 3HM Replaced by Barum Bravuris 5HM | Summer | 93% | 2 | 1,300 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Summer | 90% | 2 | 8,500 miles |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1 Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | Winter | 89% | 2 | 7,090 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport | All Season | 87% | 2 | 8,050 miles |
| Nankang NS2 Replaced by Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Summer | 81% | 2 | 28,000 miles |
| Uniroyal RainSport 2 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Summer | 80% | 2 | 6,000 miles |
| Pirelli P Zero Replaced by Pirelli P Zero PZ5 | Summer | 70% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| Rovelo RPX 998 | Summer | 70% | 2 | 2,240 miles |
| Achilles ATR Sport 2 | Summer | 63% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| Evergreen EU72 | Summer | 55% | 2 | 12,000 miles |
Tire sizes Audi A5 drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tires in that size, across every car.
Audi A5 variants, reviewed separately
These trims and body styles have pages of their own. Their reviews are already counted in the rankings above.
What Audi A5 drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
I’ve been seriously impressed with the Davanti DX640 tires. From the moment they were fitd, they’ve made a noticeable difference to the way the car feels on the road. They offer a really good balance of grip, comfort and confidence, making everyday driving feel smoother and more controlled.
One of the biggest things that stood out to me is the grip. The DX640s feel planted through corners and give plenty of confidence when accelerating, braking or changing direction. Even when the roads are wet, they feel secure and predictable, which is particularly reassuring in typical British weather.
They’re also surprisingly comfortable. Road noise is well controlled, and the tires soak up a lot of the smaller imperfections in the road, making longer journeys much more enjoyable. The steering feels responsive without the ride becoming harsh, so they work really well as an all-round road tire.
For the money, I think the DX640s are particularly impressive. They deliver the sort of driving experience you might expect from a considerably more expensive tire, without the premium price tag. They look good on the car too, with a sporty tread pattern that complements the overall appearance.
Overall, I’ve been extremely happy with the Davanti DX640s. They provide excellent everyday grip, comfortable driving and plenty of confidence in both dry and wet conditions. If you’re looking for a tire that offers a great combination of performance, comfort and value, the DX640s are definitely worth considering.
Consistentli good in all sumer condisens gripy with good feedbeck on a twisty road
Drove these for more than 10000km since previous review and still they are great, dry performance is still not peak track performance but grip is more than enough, as long as you keep power in check, again these are not track tires.
Wet grip is also good after all those kms and I dont see any visible cracking or tearing of sipes.
As for snow this year I tried them and they are definitely very good, I even recorded a short clip and put it on Youtube(https://youtu.be/U78naTyV8zE?si=eVGzh6tM4wFk_DKb), you can check yourselves how it handles, of course car has 4WD and I activated sports mode manually to make sure it always is 4WD.
I still think except for its price it is a very good top/mid-performance tire.
Good tire overall and would buy again for a premium middle of the range tire
The best tires I've ever put on my vehicles. They perform wonderfully with the quattro of my A5, on the country roads of the surrounding hills. The price is significant but the longevity is quite incredible. I will buy the same ones or even more performance-oriented ones from Michelin again.
This review is for laufenn zfit eq tires.
These tires have done 10000 miles so far and are down to 4mm of tread depth. When brand new they have 7.5mm of depth. What like about these is there is no difference between these and overpriced premium tires. I paid £108 per tire fitted. If you get a puncture on a quattro car your supposed to change 2 tires on the same axle. You can with these for the price of 1 michelin tire. I have had tires from all top of the range companies and for normal everyday driving there is no difference at all except for the price. I do think that you are only paying for the name sometimes. These tires will be good for 15000 miles and will definitely buy them again
These tires have done 10000 miles so far and are down to 4mm of tread depth. When brand new they have 7.5mm of depth. What like about these is there is no difference between these and overpriced premium tires. I paid £108 per tire fitted. If you get a puncture on a quattro car your supposed to change 2 tires on the same axle. You can with these for the price of 1 michelin tire. I have had tires from all top of the range companies and for normal everyday driving there is no difference at all except for the price. I do think that you are only paying for the name sometimes. These tires will be good for 15000 miles and will definitely buy them again
I buy new one Audi A5 Sportback 40TDI quattro at December 2023 with this AO tires. During winter car was fitted with winter tires, so now have 50 000km after 2 and half year this tires pass around 35 000km and they are gone. Few days ago I changed winter tires to this ones as temperature in my place were +12°C. So I don't feel confident in corners, they look plastic and the sound more louder than winter tires. On highway drive 140 km/h you brake strong and the rear part of the car start shaking. On the outside city road while raining when I brake ABS start like in the snow, but outside temperature were 11°C. They were excellent first 20 000km but now is time to change factory fit tires AO after 2 years and 3 months and approx 35 000km driven. I will not buy them again.
Bought it in December 2023 and for last 3 winters they are on my car. They have 40% on highway and 60% city drive. Comparing with regular wintercontact there is no standard noise when is temperature higher then 7 degC. On highway they feel really confident and handling on snow and icy road is really sporty. I will buy them again. I think one more seasson they will be ok to use.
Been a user for all cross climate series, except plus, I can say this one tops them all, I could not use it for snowy or heavy wet conditions yet but for dry and wet roads performance its very near to UHP tires. Steering response is good and during hard cornering you can feel sidewalls are not giving way, stable and not losing traction. A very little rubbery feeling when moving over small bumps as if car is floating but actually feels extremely better considering previous potenza s001 stone wheels, also I choose bigger tires 255 35 r19 to 245 40 r19 another reason maybe.
Comfort is also very good especially in urban areas they are virtually silent, medium to high speed there is standart cc noise which is acceptable.
I can say very good ride quality, good dry performance "breaking and traction", not a track tire of course but again if you like switching sport, summer, winter tires, this might not tickle your fancy.
I can say good summer performance
Comfort is also very good especially in urban areas they are virtually silent, medium to high speed there is standart cc noise which is acceptable.
I can say very good ride quality, good dry performance "breaking and traction", not a track tire of course but again if you like switching sport, summer, winter tires, this might not tickle your fancy.
I can say good summer performance
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