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Best Tires for the Audi A3 s line

Audi A3 s line drivers have left 19 tire reviews on Tire Reviews, covering 315,100 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 1 A3 s line variants, listed further down.

This page covers the Audi A3 s line specifically. For the full picture, the Audi A3 page combines 432 reviews from every variant. All Audi A3 reviews →

  • 19owner reviews
  • 315,100 milescovered on them
  • 15different tires rated
  • 81%average tire score
Most fitted size - 9 reviews 225/40 R18 To scale, mm
Ø 637 225 90 18" 90 All 225/40 R18 data →

The quick answer

The quick answer - Audi A3 s line
Season Owners' pick Owner rating Our category test
Winter Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 7.9 89% from 4 reviews Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Best Winter Tires

Highest weighted owner score from Audi A3 s line drivers. Full rankings and the evidence behind them below.

The best rated tires for the Audi A3 s line

Rated only by drivers of this car. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews from the Audi A3 s line to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.

Winter tires

The highest rated tire in the Winter category for the Audi A3 s line is the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 - 89% from 4 owner reviews across 191,000 miles.

Winter tires ranked by Audi A3 s line owner rating
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 89% 4 191,000 miles 7.9

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

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 A3 s line

The rankings above can only speak for tires a Audi A3 s line driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tires we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 225/40 R18, 225/45 R17 and 225/45 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.

Winter tires

Our highest rated tire in the Winter category, in this car's sizes, is the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4, at 9.6 out of 10.

Highest rated Winter tires made in Audi A3 s line sizes
# Tire TR Score Made in Audi A3 s line reviews
1 Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 9.6 225/40 R18, 225/45 R18 Be the first →
2 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 9.5 All your sizes Be the first →
3 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 9.5 225/40 R18, 225/45 R18 Be the first →
4 Michelin Alpin 7 9.5 225/45 R17 Be the first →
5 Bridgestone Blizzak 6 9.4 All your sizes Be the first →
6 Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 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

Summer tires

No Audi A3 s line driver has reviewed a tire in the Summer category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is our highest rated, at 9.7 out of 10.

Highest rated Summer tires made in Audi A3 s line sizes
# Tire TR Score Made in Audi A3 s line reviews
1 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 All your sizes Be the first →
2 Continental SportContact 7 9.7 225/40 R18, 225/45 R18 Be the first →
3 Continental PremiumContact 7 9.5 All your sizes Be the first →
4 Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo 9.5 All your sizes Be the first →
5 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 9.4 All your sizes Be the first →
6 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 9.4 All your sizes Be the first →

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →

All Season tires

No Audi A3 s line 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.

Highest rated All Season tires made in Audi A3 s line sizes
# Tire TR Score Made in Audi A3 s line reviews
1 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 All your sizes Be the first →
2 Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport 9.6 225/40 R18 Be the first →
3 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 9.5 All your sizes Be the first →
4 Michelin CrossClimate 3 9.5 All your sizes Be the first →
5 BFGoodrich Advantage All Season 9.5 All your sizes 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 A3 s line 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.

Highest rated All Weather tires made in Audi A3 s line sizes
# Tire TR Score Made in Audi A3 s line reviews
1 Vredestein Quatrac 9.5 225/40 R18, 225/45 R17 Be the first →
2 Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV 8.3 225/45 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.

Every tire reviewed on the Audi A3 s line

The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 13 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tires reviewed by Audi A3 s line drivers
Tire Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Winter 89% 4 191,000 miles
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 All Season 87% 2 9,500 miles

Tire sizes Audi A3 s line 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 A3 s line variants, reviewed separately

These trims and body styles have pages of their own. Their reviews are already counted in the rankings above.

What Audi A3 s line drivers say

The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.

89%
Michelin CrossClimate 2 225-40-18- Audi A3 S Line Sportback 2.0 TDI 184 9,000 miles November 16, 2024
Following on from my original review 12 months ago... I'm still impressed with the tires. After nine thousand miles, they look to be wearing well. Comfort and cabin noise levels are still impressive.
The only negative I've found with them is that when cornering at higher speeds they aren't as grippy as my previous Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires.
That's only to be expected, as the Cross Climate 2 is an all season tire as opposed to the Pilot Sport 4 being a summer performance tire.
89%
Michelin Alpin 225-45-17- Audi a3 s line 4,000 miles July 5, 2024
Review by: Lifesavers Emergency Tires Ltd.
As an Emergency Mobile Tire Service business, we at Lifesavers Emergency Tires Ltd. have extensive experience with a wide range of tires. One tire that consistently stands out in our experience is the Michelin Alpin, specifically in the size 225/45 R17, fitted on various Audi S Line models.

Mid-Life Performance Review
We recently reviewed the mid-life performance of the Michelin Alpin tires on an Audi S Line. Here are our detailed observations:

Grip and Traction:
The Michelin Alpin tires provide excellent grip on both dry and wet roads. The traction is particularly impressive during winter conditions, offering a safe and controlled drive. Even at the mid-life stage, these tires maintain their superior grip, ensuring confidence and security while driving.

Noise Levels:
One of the standout features of the Michelin Alpin tires is the minimal road noise. Our customers frequently comment on the quiet and smooth ride these tires offer. This is especially appreciated during long journeys, where reduced noise levels significantly enhance driving comfort.

Handling and Comfort:
The handling of the Audi S Line with Michelin Alpin tires is precise and responsive. The tires absorb road imperfections well, providing a comfortable ride even on uneven surfaces. This balance between performance and comfort makes the Michelin Alpin a preferred choice for many of our customers.

Durability:
Durability is another area where the Michelin Alpin excels. We have fitted numerous sets of these tires for our customers, and the feedback regarding their longevity is consistently positive. Even at the mid-life point, the tires show minimal wear, which speaks volumes about their build quality and durability.

Customer Feedback:
As a business, we value customer feedback highly. The consistent praise for Michelin Alpin tires from our customers is a testament to their quality. Many have highlighted the tires' great grip, low noise levels, and overall pleasant driving experience.
84%
Michelin CrossClimate 2 225-40-18- Audi A3 S Line Sportback 2.0 TDI 184 500 miles November 27, 2023
Recently put a full set of these tires on my A3. They replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport 4's (which lasted for twenty thousand miles/three and a half years).
The Cross Climate 2's are a huge improvement when it comes to comfort and cabin noise. The PS 4's were very crashy on rough roads and they were noisy. The CC's are quieter and so much more forgiving. Time will tell how they perform in the winter months. I would recommend these tires if you would like a more comfortable ride.
89%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225-45-18- Audi a3 s line 62,000 miles November 11, 2023
These are the only winter tires I have used on my car. My new car was registered in January 2015 and I had the tires fitted on a different set of alloys. Almost 9 years later, I am going to replace them with the exactly the same tire ! They have been an excellent all round winter tire, used every year from November to April (5 months) If you use them all year round, then I do believe they wear quite fast in the summer months.
Grip has been very good in the dry, wet and snow/ice. Handling has also been very good indeed. Comfort has been adequate, since my tire mechanic told me that all winter tires are quite noisy compared to the best summer tires.
Highly recommended in my opinion.
89%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225-45-18- Audi a3 s line 62,000 miles November 8, 2023
These are the only winter tires I have used on my car. My new car was registered in January 2015 and I had the tires fitted on a different set of alloys. Almost 9 years later, I am going to replace them with the exactly the same tire ! They have been an excellent all round winter tire, used every year from November to April (5 months) If you use them all year round, then I do believe they wear quite fast in the summer months.
Grip has been very good in the dry, wet and snow/ice. Handling has also been very good indeed. Comfort has been adequate, since my tire mechanic told me that all winter tires are quite noisy compared to the best summer tires.
Highly recommended in my opinion.
89%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225-45-18- Audi a3 s line 62,000 miles November 7, 2023
These are the only winter tires I have used on my car. My new car was registered in January 2015 and I had the tires fitted on a different set of alloys. Almost 9 years later, I am going to replace them with the exactly the same tire ! They have been an excellent all round winter tire, used every year from November to April (5 months) If you use them all year round, then I do believe they wear quite fast in the summer months.
Grip has been very good in the dry, wet and snow/ice. Handling has also been very good indeed. Comfort has been adequate, since my tire mechanic told me that all winter tires are quite noisy compared to the best summer tires.
Highly recommended in my opinion.
20%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 225-40-18-W Audi a3 s line 500 miles August 10, 2020
Recently replace the four worn Hankook EVO2 tires on my A3 Saloon with PS4's. I've only driven a few hundred miles so far on the PS4s so can't comment on the grip and handling etc. But a big disappointment is that the are noisier than the Hankooks and for new tires they have only 7.5mm tread depth. I was expecting 8-9mm on a new tire. I'm just glad I got them at a good discount via Costco. I don't think I would buy them again on the basis of the noise and tread.
98%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 225-45-17- Audi a3 s line 100 miles August 5, 2020
Hello I am from Cyprus and my car is Audi A3 sportback. I have before Chinese tires davandi and after intertrac tires. Very bad tires don’t buy this brands. After that I decided to buy a better tires. For the last 3 years I used them Continental contisport contact 5. It was good tires I don’t have anything bad to say about this tires. After the Continental I did my research and I decided to buy the Goodyear efficiendgrip performance 2. I have this tires 1 month now and it’s absolutely amazing tires. I don’t Know yet for the wet grip and for the wear. I pushed my car to the limits and my tires give me a very good feeling they give me confidence a safety filing. I have to say it’s very comfortable tires I don’t feel the pumps and the bad roads in Cyprus and it’s very silently too I don’t hear anything to the cabin. I will give a better review in 6 months. I am sorry for my bad English
94%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 225-40-18-W Audi a3 s line 30,000 miles May 27, 2020
I have been using Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 225/40 R18 Y (92) and I am very impressed. In dry summer conditions tires are very similar to Michelins PS4, I have used before. Michelins were slightly sharper and precise, but Goodyears provide better feedback on the limit, better comfort and less noise. Wet summer conditions: great traction and predictability. Cold conditions: I could always rely on Goodyears even in sub zero temperatures. Last two points, fuel economy: not as good as MPS4, but still very good. Rim protection: the best I have ever seen. To summarize, I was looking for predictable, comfortable and quiet tires with great wear and thanks to Jonathan I found superb all round set for me - Goodyear F1 Asy5.
51%
Continental Premium Contact 6 225-40-18-W Audi A3 S Line Sportback 2.0 TDI 184 8,000 miles April 29, 2020
Bought 4 new tires, front two lasted one year approx 8k miles. For tires this expensive would've expected to last a little longer. Driving was mostly motorway driving so to wear that bad would not buy again.

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