Michelin Auto Tires

So you just purchased a new Mustang or BMW 335...a new sports car. You have upgraded your tires to the best Bridgestone or Michelin, and have your new wheels on order. Next stop...upgrading brakes!

Now there are some technical decisions to make. Solid, dripped, slotted, 2-piece, big brake kit...too many options. Let's tackle slotted/drilled versus solid first.

Do you drive aggressively? Check. Do you plan take the car auto crossing...check. Do you get to the road course...not planning to do that. If this describes you, a solid rotor actually will be the best choice. Here are the physics behind that:

The more mass that you have the more quickly a rotor can disperse heat. This leads us in two directions. First it doesn't pay to turn rotors (takes away valuable mass) and second if you don't need slots and holes (drilled) your brakes will actually cool faster!

Now if you are looking to run on the track and have successive high-speed stops, then racing rotors are for you. The purpose of a drilled/slotted rotor was actually to dispel gasses that can build up with repeated hard hot laps from high speeds to low speeds. Not necessary for 99% of the road driving we do. 

Now, there always is the aesthetic factor. Drilled/slotted looks are different, and some people find that desirable. That's fine, it isn't going to be greatly detrimental to your stopping power, just remember it is not a performance upgrade as much as it is an aesthetic upgrade!

First, there was the Boxster. Then came the Cayenne. And now, Porsche enters the sedan market with the all-new Panamera. This luxury vehicle has all the bells and whistles, but you'll want to add just one more: aftermarket Porsche tires from Tire Rack.

Consider Michelin auto tires. We picked Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires for the Panamera shown here because they offer world-class dry road traction, handling and cornering capabilities. After all, a Porsche is meant to be driven. (Side note: these tires appear as Original Equipment on a number of performance sedans.)

But before you buy Michelin tires, you may wish to check out a complete Tire & Wheel Package. For example, we paired the Max Performance Summer tires above with a set of O.Z. Botticelli III wheels. A part of the O.Z. Tuner System, they're custom-assembled for an impressive fit.

Build your Tire & Wheel Package, or simply search for Porsche tires. Whatever approach you take, aftermarket tire performance is yours for the driving.

If you need to find A4 tires, the process is quite simple. Enter your vehicle specifications and let Tire Rack do the rest. We'll give you a detailed list of A4 tires suited to your Audi. Consumer reviews, survey results and our performance test results (where applicable) can add to the information found in specification charts. Trust us, we'll have you driving on new auto tires in no time at all.

For example, here are the best selling tires for the 2009 Audi A4 2.0 Quattro Premium with 225/50/17 Original Equipment tires:

• Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
• Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3
• Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport
• Goodyear Assurance TripleTred

But our services don't stop there. We can also help you find Audi wheels, Audi brake pads and more. Enter the Upgrade Garage and you'll find all the parts and pieces suited to your vehicle.