RS4Dad

I would have thought this was the correct section, no?

Not until end of Feb 2026. I have a decent garage near to me in Surrey that I will go to and get his opinion. He is pretty militant and tells it like it is, but I do feel I have asked another people now. I'll keep an eye on blackcircles and if the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 275/30 R20 Y go on sale again, I might just replace for peace of mind. Usually replace in at least pairs, though.

Lots of strong opinions on here. Thankfully, I've spoken to professionals and they align with Mark M's comments. I forget how terribly emotional and vocal people can get when their opinions are not followed. I do appreciate the passion, but in this instance, I'll go with what the pros say. If there was any indication at all safety was compromised, I'd just replace the tyre. However, the resounding feedback for this tyre is it is cosmetic and I can replace if I am precious about it looking ugly but it has zero impact on integrity or safety of the tyre.

That's incorrect. The person who assessed it said it would be absolutely fine and not to worry. I then said I'd replace it when back home in Surrey (we are away this week) and he said that would be a waste of money and totally unnecessary. Ill be getting another assessment done before we return home. I'm paying for a mobile service to come and assess. But that'll be three professionals looking at it then. I do appreciate opinions here, but I value that of professionals more.

Yeah, he was totally unequivocal about it too. No "well, I would, but it is up to you". Said it was absolutely fine and the edges were designed for that reason. Going to another tomorrow to be on the safe side!

I guess I trust the advice of someone who saw it in person and who works with tyres all day vs. a couple pictures shared online. But I am happy to take it to another place later today to get a second opinion. The tyre and alloy insurance covers accidental damage over three years since purchase. There is a maximum number of claims per year (I believe eight) and a number per wheel per year, but I've made zero claims in 16 months so far.

Took it to a tyre centre and they've said it is fine. It is on the reinforced wall bit, typically designed to act as a scuff guard for the alloys. I will keep an eye on it and ask the repair specialist to take a look when they come to do the alloys (I've got tyre cover too). Such a moron for not paying more attention! It looks so ugly.

Currently away on a short break with my wife and daughter. Quick nip to Tesco for some essentials whilst my wife puts our daughter to bed. Notice my lights go directly into neighbours house as I approach a shared drive. Dip them, not see a raised kerb... you know the rest. Off to see if the cut means a new tyre and thankfully I have alloy insurance. What a moron!

Hi all, Time for new tyres. I've gone for the 4 x Pirelli P Zero (PZ4). Blackcircles is telling me that the run flat component won't work on the RS4 (Carbon Black, 2020 plate). However, looking on the Pirelli website, it has specifications for both Audis and a separate one for BMWs/Mercs. Is there a chance they're checking the wrong spec? Thanks in advance 🙂

I wondered if anyone had any recommendations for the following three: 1) Tracker 2) 360 Camera Recording (including when outside of the vehicle - ideally with a decent battery life) 3) Snooper Car is a 2020 RS4 Carbon. I'm based near London. Cheers!

Hi all, The dealership I bought my RS4 from is already dropping the ball on servicing and other items (e.g. fixing chips glass, which was supposed to be done before I took it home). Are there any performance traders/garages you trust in the South East (London, Surrey, Kent)? Initially, for servicing, but ultimately for everything else. I'd like to go with an approved dealership for the stamps, but I'm not prepared to give my readies to a firm who are to date incredibly underwhelming. Love to get some suggestions!

Lovely to meet everyone. Recently purchased an RS4 Carbon Black Avant (2020). Certainly more interesting than my wife's 1.2T Fiesta.. 👋