I purchased 245/45 R18 on an A6 and skated the season. To drive throughout the city at a comfortable high pace, I was seeking for decent tires. The initial impressions are overwhelmingly positive; I found what I was looking for, and there have been no tire-related concerns. I don't intend to climb into a rut, they grip the road well, they hold it on wet roads, the ride is smooth, and there is less noise than with the Michelin winter Velcro (Pilot Alpine 4). Despite a few occasions flying into the pits, there were no hernias, wounds, or other nonsense. Screw that was caught doesn't count. For the winter, I brought a Velcro Continental. I ride while I wait for frost.