Audi S2 Tyre Reviews

Tyres are the only part of a Audi S2 that touches the road, and they have more influence on braking, wet grip, noise and ride comfort than almost any other component you can change. This page collects owner reviews and buying advice for Audi S2 tyres in Australia.

What to look for in Audi S2 tyres

Sports cars are engineered around a specific tyre, and the factory fitment is usually an ultra-high-performance summer or all-season tyre with a particular construction and compound. Changing to a softer touring tyre in the same size will alter turn-in, steering feel and dry grip in ways that are immediately noticeable from the driver's seat.

Two practical points matter more here than on ordinary cars. First, staggered fitments — a wider rear than front — are common, and both sizes need checking before you buy. Second, high-performance tyres harden with age; a tyre with plenty of tread but a manufacture date several years old will not deliver the grip it did when new. Check the four-digit DOT date code, not just the tread depth.

Audi S2 tyre sizes and fitment

Before you order, check the placard on your own vehicle rather than relying on the size currently fitted — previous owners change wheels and tyres more often than you would think. The placard gives the original size, the minimum load index and speed rating, and the recommended cold inflation pressures. If your S2 has aftermarket wheels, the overall rolling diameter should stay within a few per cent of standard so the speedometer, ABS and stability control continue to read correctly.

Audi S2 tyre reviews from Australian owners

The value in owner reviews is the long-term detail. Tread depth after two years, noise as the tyre ages, wet performance in the second half of its life, and whether the tyre lived up to its claimed mileage — these are the things that decide whether a tyre was good value, and they only become visible over time. Browse the reviews below, and if you have run a set on your Audi S2, please add yours.