Audi Q3 sportback driver here. I've used mainly the Pirellis PZ4, Continental CPC6 and most recently (due to costs) Giti S2.
Just changed to these from the Giti..wow! Big difference. Ok, maybe small differences but to tire enthusiasts, small=big correct? Initial impressions: Traction way better, the take off and braking...very obvious. The response is so quick, so natural and grip so confident (esp during corners). Indeed v impressive. I was surprised that the steering felt lighter, more responsive...and more surprisingly, it's very quiet and refined esp at high speeds. When coasting it just glides...when braking it responds very well, quick and predictable. Wished I had them on earlier, driving is suddenly more pleasurably, reassuring and makes me calmer (crazy, but true). Get them ASAP!
Best Tires for the Audi Q3
Audi Q3 drivers have left 32 tire reviews on Tire Reviews, covering 349,980 miles of real world driving. Every tire they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car.
- 32owner reviews
- 349,980 milescovered on them
- 28different tires rated
- 77%average tire score
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Our category test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Continental SportContact 7 9.7 | 86% from 4 reviews | Best Summer Tires |
Highest weighted owner score from Audi Q3 drivers. Full rankings and the evidence behind them below.
The best rated tires for the Audi Q3
Rated only by drivers of this car. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews from the Audi Q3 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 Q3 is the Continental SportContact 7 - 86% from 4 owner reviews across 34,000 miles.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Continental SportContact 7
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86% | 4 | 34,000 miles | 9.7 |
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 Q3
The rankings above can only speak for tires a Audi Q3 driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tires we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 255/40 R19, 235/55 R17, 235/50 R19 and 235/55 R18 - 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 Q3 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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9.7 | All your sizes | 1 |
| 2 |
Continental SportContact 7
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9.7 | 255/40 R19 | 4 |
| 3 |
Continental PremiumContact 7
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9.5 | 235/55 R18 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Pirelli Cinturato C3
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9.4 | 235/50 R19, 235/55 R18 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Falken ZIEX ZE320
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9.4 | 235/55 R17, 235/55 R18 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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9.4 | 255/40 R19 | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
All Season tires
No Audi Q3 driver has reviewed a tire in the All Season category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Hankook iON FlexClimate is our highest rated, at 9.8 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Audi Q3 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hankook iON FlexClimate
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9.8 | 255/40 R19, 235/50 R19 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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9.6 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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9.6 | 255/40 R19 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3
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9.5 | 235/55 R17, 235/50 R19, 235/55 R18 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
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9.5 | 255/40 R19 | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Winter tires
No Audi Q3 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 Q3 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
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9.8 | 235/50 R19 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4
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9.6 | 255/40 R19, 235/55 R17 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin Alpin 7
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9.5 | 235/55 R17, 235/50 R19, 235/55 R18 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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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 Weather tires
No Audi Q3 driver has reviewed a tire in the All Weather category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the BFGoodrich Advantage SUV All Season is our highest rated, at 8.5 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Audi Q3 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BFGoodrich Advantage SUV All Season
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8.5 | 235/55 R17, 235/50 R19, 235/55 R18 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Vredestein Quatrac 5
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8.4 | 235/55 R17, 235/50 R19, 235/55 R18 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV
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8.3 | 235/50 R19 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
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.
Every tire reviewed on the Audi Q3
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 26 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 86% | 4 | 34,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Summer | 63% | 2 | 37,000 miles |
Tire sizes Audi Q3 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.
What Audi Q3 drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
My Q3 was delivered with Michelin Latitude Sport 3 tires. The dry grip was good, the wet grip was awful and the cabin noise was really high.
Changed to the Continental's and lo and behold the cabin noise massively dropped, I thought it was just because I'd bought an SUV, turns out it was the tires.
Dry grip is as good as the Michelin's wet grip is significantly better. Even with 4 wheel drive wet grip was dicey at times, not so with the Continental's and aqua planning seems better too.
Wear after 3,000 miles is nominal, so I'm very pleased. Knowing that this winter I will actually have grip when driving around (I fitted these in the early spring and immediately felt a big difference but can't wait for a full winter with them).
My experience with my A4 was great and in the Q3 it's very much the same so will happily recommend these tires.
After 12,000 km, the tread has only worn down about 1 mm, so the wear looks good to me. In terms of comfort, they soak up bumps far better than the Premium Contact 6 I had previously. Aquaplaning resistance is also noticeably improved, giving me more confidence on rainy days. Overall, this is a quiet, comfortable tire, perfect for long drives. I’d absolutely buy them again!
Kms now today 19th June - 55,800.
Set of four (4) XL SportContact 7 Continental tires fitted 10th of April = $2380!
In 3,800kms, I’ve had 2 punctured tires and a split beading on another requiring replacement!!
NEVER have I EVER had such crap tires!!
Not cheap at $605 per tire either!
If I could I’d replace them in a heartbeat.
Latest puncture fixed today.
I’m driving no where different to where I have in the life of this car and driving style is no different.
So you know - I’m a female driver in my early 50s.
I love driving and my car, but am now honestly; literally paranoid driving on these Conti 7 tires - If I drive out tomorrow, what are my chances of getting home without ANOTHER puncture!?
Do yourself a favor- DONT waste your money on SportContact 7 Continentals!
Excellent handling both in dry and wet, precise steering and road feedback.
They go in temperature immediately and let enjoy the driving experience.
Very recommended
Thankfully just traded in the Q3 for an A6 Avant that comes with my favorite tires, Potenza RE003 Bridgestones.
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