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| Tire Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport (12) | 90% | 90% | 88% | 85% | 100% | 93% |
| Michelin Alpin A4 (53) | 88% | 95% | 91% | 88% | 94% | 93% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 (7) | 83% | 79% | 84% | 89% | 84% | 80% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (156) | 94% | 87% | 88% | 87% | 80% | 85% |
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro (29) | 90% | 90% | 85% | 82% | 87% | 87% |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance (9) | 89% | 89% | 88% | 88% | 81% | 83% |
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti (116) | 93% | 83% | 89% | 88% | 83% | 85% |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (29) | 90% | 90% | 88% | 89% | 88% | 81% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 (409) | 91% | 89% | 86% | 85% | 80% | 87% |
| Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta (237) | 91% | 88% | 87% | 85% | 79% | 85% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (250) | 93% | 90% | 86% | 88% | 79% | 80% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (177) | 94% | 90% | 88% | 88% | 74% | 82% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (152) | 92% | 87% | 84% | 86% | 80% | 84% |
| Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme (44) | 86% | 89% | 84% | 78% | 83% | 88% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport (61) | 95% | 81% | 91% | 91% | 71% | 74% |
| Continental SportContact 7 (96) | 95% | 91% | 88% | 90% | 66% | 75% |
| Continental PremiumContact 7 (49) | 92% | 93% | 84% | 84% | 76% | 75% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 (183) | 88% | 85% | 81% | 81% | 79% | 86% |
| Avon WV7 (14) | 82% | 84% | 83% | 76% | 82% | 88% |
| Nokian WRG2 (72) | 85% | 87% | 83% | 80% | 83% | 85% |
| Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2 (57) | 88% | 82% | 79% | 75% | 85% | 84% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (339) | 90% | 87% | 81% | 84% | 74% | 78% |
| Bridgestone Adrenalin RE002 (108) | 90% | 82% | 82% | 80% | 77% | 77% |
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport (124) | 91% | 86% | 88% | 90% | 61% | 71% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 3 (288) | 84% | 92% | 79% | 78% | 64% | 83% |
| Kumho Ecsta KU39 (125) | 86% | 78% | 80% | 76% | 73% | 81% |
| Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 (8) | 95% | 89% | 86% | 96% | 48% | 66% |
| Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 (83) | 87% | 81% | 78% | 79% | 73% | 77% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (20) | 94% | 60% | 88% | 93% | 59% | 74% |
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (30) | 87% | 81% | 79% | 83% | 65% | 78% |
| Minerva Emi Zero 4S (2) | 75% | 70% | 65% | 80% | 80% | 95% |
| Lassa Phenoma (19) | 82% | 79% | 74% | 63% | 88% | 79% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R (4) | 87% | 67% | 93% | 90% | 63% | 63% |
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 (82) | 86% | 81% | 80% | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D (40) | 81% | 84% | 80% | 77% | 76% | 77% |
| Continental Sport Contact 6 (94) | 90% | 86% | 82% | 82% | 53% | 77% |
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 (66) | 85% | 83% | 72% | 74% | 69% | 77% |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 (245) | 87% | 80% | 81% | 77% | 62% | 74% |
| Avon ZZR (11) | 89% | 61% | 69% | 86% | 70% | 70% |
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (87) | 88% | 75% | 82% | 82% | 58% | 69% |
| Yokohama Advan Sport V107 (20) | 87% | 74% | 84% | 84% | 55% | 66% |
| Federal 595RSR (51) | 86% | 66% | 76% | 80% | 72% | 57% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 (86) | 75% | 85% | 67% | 68% | 72% | 79% |
| Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (187) | 83% | 73% | 73% | 75% | 69% | 74% |
| Nexen N8000 (80) | 79% | 74% | 69% | 66% | 69% | 79% |
| Toyo R888 (37) | 90% | 63% | 80% | 78% | 59% | 55% |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 (179) | 80% | 78% | 72% | 73% | 66% | 72% |
| Goodyear Eagle Sport All Season (19) | 88% | 83% | 73% | 76% | 76% | 69% |
| Continental Sport Contact 5 (223) | 86% | 82% | 79% | 76% | 51% | 73% |
| Continental ContiSportContact 5 P (109) | 85% | 78% | 77% | 75% | 55% | 72% |
| Continental Sport Contact 2 (229) | 85% | 75% | 76% | 72% | 61% | 66% |
| Bridgestone Potenza S001 (165) | 83% | 69% | 74% | 74% | 67% | 60% |
| Pirelli P Zero (178) | 84% | 69% | 74% | 72% | 57% | 63% |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx (166) | 79% | 69% | 69% | 67% | 63% | 64% |
| Davanti Protoura Sport (32) | 75% | 53% | 67% | 62% | 70% | 68% |
| Sunny SN3970 (46) | 71% | 49% | 54% | 54% | 65% | 54% |
| Zeta Ztr10 (33) | 60% | 44% | 48% | 47% | 61% | 59% |
| Achilles ATR Sport (58) | 61% | 40% | 53% | 47% | 60% | 55% |
| Event WL905 (129) | 59% | 30% | 41% | 39% | 60% | 49% |
| BCT S800 (87) | 50% | 29% | 38% | 37% | 60% | 32% |
| Fullrun HP199 (81) | 48% | 29% | 33% | 34% | 54% | 28% |
Audi S3 Tire Review Highlights
I use my P-Zero as my summer tires on dedicated light weight rims. My winter tires are Continental ExtremeContact DWS-06+ for all season performance. My car is a light weight Audi S3 with AWD in the St. Louis area where winters are mild and relatively minimal snow. Both tires are fun to drive and provide for plenty of performance, though the Pirelli's are the better tire in most warm weather conditions and seem to be keeping up with Conti's in wear, noise, and comfort. Lastly, I can confirm the "Tire Review test results" matches what I've experienced in real world driving.
tire reviewed on 2026-03-17 16:47:29
A little bit noisier on the road but beat my previous pilot sport 4S on traction. Excellent grip in the dry with minimal slip on a Stage 2+ Audi S3 even when launching.
Do not get the non 'S' variant - was fitted by accident at the tire shop, had to return them within 48h, they have terrible grip.
Do not get the non 'S' variant - was fitted by accident at the tire shop, had to return them within 48h, they have terrible grip.
tire reviewed on 2026-03-03 01:35:14
I live in Peak District and commute daily over Snake Pass into Sheffield using PS5 in summer and XC 2 Nov / April about 60k total. R8 road for commuting in summer but a challenge in winter ,temp and snow/ ice wise, hence needing All Season. ( Nov / April). Interested in what Michelin were saying about 3 Sport being = 2 PS5 and Alpine 5. So invested in a set July 23rd. Scrubbed them in for 200 miles. Fast roaded em some 500 miles to date. Temps of 12 c to 25 c. Wet and dry, Result in my humble experience ... At fast road speed in both wet and dry they are as near as dam it the equv of PS 5s at above temps. Only a track day could possibly show a difference. I think Autum / Early Spring were I see temps, over The Snake Pass of - 2c to 10c these new 3 Sports will have the edge over PS5. I assume due to Mountain Snow Flake Snow / Ice performance will be as per XC2s , ie. More than enough in U.K. Jonathan Benson talked about more sporty and responsive. He is correct. But they seem no more noisey or uncomfortable that the CX2s. Time will tell re milage but I honestly think they are as near as PS5s in the summer as to be in real terms the same. And for a price difference of only a couple of Beers a corner lol . WHY NOT . Hope this helps those considering.
tire reviewed on 2025-08-14 18:27:49
Do not buy these if it rains in your country. No grip at all in the wet unless you granny it around, dry grip average at best. DO NOT BUY
tire reviewed on 2025-02-01 23:46:34
Grip is out of this world in the dry and wet and they're so sharp on the steering, however the wear is really bad. 1500 miles and a track day and both fronts were done. Don't use them on track.
tire reviewed on 2025-01-12 23:25:26
I bought 4 brand new Pzero and put them on my 2017 S3, I can assure you that those tires are dangerous, I felt it from day one. Specially when cold.
Traction is poor on both wet and dry. I don't recommend those tires and sure will not buy again.
Traction is poor on both wet and dry. I don't recommend those tires and sure will not buy again.
tire reviewed on 2024-12-19 16:13:59
Audi S3 Cabriolet 2016. Had these on the car when I bought it, they look the job but found the dry grip was ok but a bit squirmy when under pressure. The first time it rained these showed their true colours! Awful bordering dangerous, they left my rear end sticking out on a roundabout even on a quattro S3. My first job is to get these off and replaced with some Michelins or Bridgestones. I can't believe how bad these are in the wet. DO NOT buy these, you will need the grip at some point and you will not have it.
tire reviewed on 2024-11-18 10:26:42
Continental PremiumContact 7 tires (235/35 R19) on 2017 Audi S3.
Replacing some old Goodyear tires. The difference is Night and Day - the car feels more planted, you feel more connected to the road and the handling in both wet and dry is superb. Breaking is exceptionally good and I highly recommend making the switch to the CPC7
Kudos Jonathan and many thanks!
Replacing some old Goodyear tires. The difference is Night and Day - the car feels more planted, you feel more connected to the road and the handling in both wet and dry is superb. Breaking is exceptionally good and I highly recommend making the switch to the CPC7
Kudos Jonathan and many thanks!
tire reviewed on 2024-02-21 11:07:54
Dry grip just goes on and on never feels like it's going to loose grip and if it starts to lose grip you can tell when it's going to happen.
Wet grip is phenomenal feels exactly the same as in the dry you can actually push on with these tires in the wet with complete confidence.
Wear on 6k miles think I will be lucky if they last to 10k, contis never were the best on wear but I feel like they are very sport focused tire if that's what you are looking for. You can really lean on these tires in the bends.
Wet grip is phenomenal feels exactly the same as in the dry you can actually push on with these tires in the wet with complete confidence.
Wear on 6k miles think I will be lucky if they last to 10k, contis never were the best on wear but I feel like they are very sport focused tire if that's what you are looking for. You can really lean on these tires in the bends.
tire reviewed on 2023-10-06 13:29:23
These tires have ruined my S3, dry grip is at best fair, but it’s when it’s wet where things go pear shaped, these don’t suit my car, no front end grip, terrible under steer even at low speed, no confidence in them at all, remember my car is 4 wheel drive, I was passed by a Transit van around the outside on a large roundabout, only done a 1000 miles on them and there coming off this week, really disappointed
tire reviewed on 2023-07-23 14:10:57
Awesome grip from the kumho ps71 i was shocked by the grip in both wet and dry conditions on my S3 8p they give me alot of confidence in all summer UK conditions will definitely be buying again. I have come from ad08r previously on a 400bhp fwd car.
tire reviewed on 2023-07-09 12:55:34
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tire reviewed on 2023-05-21 19:33:06
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