New tyres time..

[Egbutt Wash]

Just got the car dropped off! 4 brand spanking new F1 assyms

Only 6000miles to wear them out Its going to be a exciting next 6months

Are they any good?  ie. the back-end does not break away at awkward and unpredictable moments

[R32UK]

Just got the car dropped off! 4 brand spanking new F1 assyms

Only 6000miles to wear them out Its going to be a exciting next 6months

Are they any good?  ie. the back-end does not break away at awkward and unpredictable moments

Not sure yet as last pair of F1's were only on the front. Havent had a chance to drive her yet. They do seem to take a good 1000miles to wear in properly though I would say. Wil report back any findings, but Im quite sure they will be positive as the rears were previously dunflops

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Now I know I only have the benefit, of actually using all these tyres on my car, rather than making an untested opinion, and I appreciate unlike the mighty RS4's 420HP, I only have a weedy 350HP, but it is only going through 2 wheels, so thay are taking a lot of the strain here

But not in the same league as an RS4.  It is all down to weight, when it comes down to things like 'stresses on tyres'.  It is a well-known fact that if you double the mass (weight) of an object, then the increase in forces is actually the 'square' of that double.  

Secondly, you wrongly seem to be stating that it is traction which puts the greatest 'strain' on tyres.  This is categorically wrong.  Braking puts far greater stresses on tyres.  As simple proof, try a 0-60mph acceleration test, noting both the time, and the elapsed distance.  Then try a braking test from 60mph to zero.  The braking will always be far shorter that the acceleration, even on 4wd cars.  

And it is these two reasons why I bought my RS4 into the melting pot.  

[Egbutt Wash]

And it is these two reasons why I bought my RS4 into the melting pot.  

Are they any good?

£25,000 should buy me one.

[R32UK]

And it is these two reasons why I bought my RS4 into the melting pot.  

Are they any good?

£25,000 should buy me one.

They are very good! but for 25k.... this is what I would buy


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/911910.htm

[Teutonic_Tamer]

And it is these two reasons why I bought my RS4 into the melting pot.  

Are they any good?

£25,000 should buy me one.

What - an RS4 - any good??   Just slightly good! 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

And it is these two reasons why I bought my RS4 into the melting pot.  

Are they any good?

£25,000 should buy me one.

They are very good! but for 25k.... this is what I would buy


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/911910.htm

Yawn.  HTF can a rear wheel drive BMW with a SMG (Shyte Manual Gearbox  ), and complete lack of traction in anything but perfectly dry tarmac - and in a straight line - ever compare with the awesome 4wd of the RS4.   In everyday real world driving, none of the BMW M cars, nor the AMG Mercs, nor the Lexus IS-F can even come close to the traction of any of the Torsen 4wd Audis.

But if you like to get your Rse out on every corner, then by all means go for the M5.  But just dont think it could ever keep up with an RS4 in the twisties. 

[pazz]

Dunlop Sportmaxx are pretty cack, they seem to be very keen to wear prematurely on the inside edge (had my alignment checked so not that) and average handling wise in the wet and dry.

Falken FK452 FTW.  Amazing tyre for the price.  Highly rated by most who use them.

I have also heard some very impressive reviews of the FK452's. I have not tried them myself, but I have heard they are extremely good value for money.

[R32UK]

And it is these two reasons why I bought my RS4 into the melting pot.  

Are they any good?

£25,000 should buy me one.

They are very good! but for 25k.... this is what I would buy


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/911910.htm

Yawn.  HTF can a rear wheel drive BMW with a SMG (Shyte Manual Gearbox  ), and complete lack of traction in anything but perfectly dry tarmac - and in a straight line - ever compare with the awesome 4wd of the RS4.   In everyday real world driving, none of the BMW M cars, nor the AMG Mercs, nor the Lexus IS-F can even come close to the traction of any of the Torsen 4wd Audis.

But if you like to get your Rse out on every corner, then by all means go for the M5.  But just dont think it could ever keep up with an RS4 in the twisties. 

I disagree. With an extra 100bhp and someone who knows what they are doing I would put my money on the M5 to easily beat the rs4. Sorry but its true because I say so

In fact if I remember correctly... the RS4 got its a$$ posted to it by the M3 so would be little match for an M5

[Teutonic_Tamer]

And it is these two reasons why I bought my RS4 into the melting pot.  

Are they any good?

£25,000 should buy me one.

They are very good! but for 25k.... this is what I would buy


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/911910.htm

Yawn.  HTF can a rear wheel drive BMW with a SMG (Shyte Manual Gearbox  ), and complete lack of traction in anything but perfectly dry tarmac - and in a straight line - ever compare with the awesome 4wd of the RS4.   In everyday real world driving, none of the BMW M cars, nor the AMG Mercs, nor the Lexus IS-F can even come close to the traction of any of the Torsen 4wd Audis.

But if you like to get your Rse out on every corner, then by all means go for the M5.  But just dont think it could ever keep up with an RS4 in the twisties. 

I disagree. With an extra 100bhp and someone who knows what they are doing I would put my money on the M5 to easily beat the rs4. Sorry but its true because I say so

The old old saying, power is nothing without traction - and even the best drivers can NOT overcome the laws of physics.