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Final update on the post guys. Pirelli’s fitted Saturday 06/01/24. Tracking done 08/01/24 locally and original price for x4 wheel alignment was £70. On the day it turned out rear wheel alignment was ok so only front wheels needed doing for £35 ! I can definitely say the handling and ride is better with the new tyres and also quieter. Total cost in the end for x4 Pirelli Powergys and tracking = £450. 😎😎😎

Update on the tyre situation. National Tyres doing a 20% off 4 tyres on certain brands ( Avon, Bridgestone, Pirelli and Autogreen ). 4 x Pirelli Powergy 225/50/17/98Y original price = £503 plus £12 tyre disposal so £515. Got them for £415 with the discount and mobile fitting on my drive is FREE ! Booked in for 4 wheel alignment at a local garage the day after fitting for £70. 4 x premium tyres and alignment £485 in total. I’m well happy with that. Thanks for all your comments guys they were very helpful. Have a great new year everyone ! Best wishes , Gaz.

Yeah Joe you’re right. Got no major trips planned over the winter. Retired now so not even clocking 3k miles per year. 1st sign of a tyre bargain , I’m on it. Gaz.

Thanks Gareth, I’ll keep you posted. Gaz.

Gonna keep my eyes open and keep looking out for deals over Christmas and new year. MOT due end of February so I’ll need them before that. Rear offside is borderline and 2 fronts wearing on insides so tracking will need to be done when 4 new tyres are fitted. Thanks again guys.👍

Many thanks to both Ukwide and Magnet. Confirmed what I already knew, pay cheap and get cheap. Gonna stick with the premium brands. Appreciate the replies. Thanks guys.👍

Need some new tyres for my 2007 A6 Quattro. I was under the impression that premium tyres were necessary but will I get away with mid range tyres as long as the speed rating is compatible ( 98Y ) ?

I’ll have a look at it. Thanks for the reply. 👍

Thanks DarrenW. Bluetooth transmitter sounds good, but as I said there’s no aux or usb in my car. Just a 6 CD player in glove box. Found a place not too far away in Manchester who can upgrade my MMI to give me Bluetooth etc…. Price will be £320 - £360. I’ll keep the forum posted as to how I get on. Should be sometime next week.

Cheers Steve , I’ll have a look for the post. Vids on YouTube make fitting an AUX look deceivingly easy……. I’m not so sure though. Thanks for getting in touch.👍

Steve, car was a private sale. The issue is that there doesn’t seem to be a way to play my iTunes from iPhone 11 through the MMI. Phone is all set up ok for calls but not music. No usb or auxiliary ports at all. 6 CD player in glove box only.

Also, how do you tell what G your MMI is ?

Disappointed with zero replies on this issue. Looking at YouTube and easiest option seems to be an AUX install. Anyone agree ?

Hi Steve, thanks for the welcome. 👍

Wow ! Seriously cool !