Fuzion HRi, so far so good.

[Audi Junkie]

I kinda liked the Bridgestone G-009s that I bought spur-of-the-moment last spring, so I decided to try the other new (but generic) Bridgestones, the Fuzion. Mind you, I run four mounted sets of tires and have tried every decent all-season tire. I DO like the Fuzion HRis. Price was incredible, $57 installed. I'm, used to $100 each for 16s, 205/60-16 to be exact. You might say, "hey, that's kinda tall for an A4". Correct, I run 1/2 size over due to the roads here and I have a non-sport wagon. Ride is better that way, and it's downright cushy with the Fuzions. Grip is fine, hydroplaning is fine. No complaints.

 

[Schism]

I'll have to look into some of those.

 

[Brikhead]

We've logged about 10k miles so far on our HRi's. I haven't measured tread depth, but they appear to be wearing well. Overall traction is pretty good although they do make a bit of noise. They're coming off for the winter.

 

[slugsgomoo]

how stiff are the sidewalls?

 

[Brikhead]

quote:

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Originally posted by slugsgomoo:
how stiff are the sidewalls?

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Probably on par with most other HP/Touring all-season tires(ie:Goodyear Eagle LS).

 

[Audi Junkie]

Update: Hydroplaning is excellent, grip: excellent, comfort: excellent, handling is very good, remember I am running 1/2 size taller and not trying to burn them up. They are smooth, but I can hear the knobby tread. Bridgestone has poor snow compound, imo...but I think these would do well because they are knobby. Dunlop A2s and Conti Extreme are my usual winter tires.

 

[rjundi]

Audi Junkie what is your experience with Bridgestone G-009's in the snow?

 

[Audi Junkie]

imo, Bridgestone does not have a good snow compound. My G-009s were a week old, broken-in, and showed the typical Bridgestone lack of snow grip. I bough a set of RE950s with my new B6 A4, same thing, downright dangerous. The Fuzions seem to be grippier in wet, I would take a chance with them as over-winter tires...one winter at best. Guaranteed winter grip is Dunlop A2/SP5000 and Conti Extremes.

 

[rjundi]

Any updates on these tires?