The 6 Best Tires for the Audi Q3

#1. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack – Best Overall

Since the Audi Q3 is better suited for urban environments, commuting and everyday use, it needs a set of tires that can cater to daily driving needs. Enter the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack, one of the best tires for routine travel on paved roads.  

Like the Q3’s plush suspension, this model dampens out all but the harshest road imperfections. Bridgestone’s famed QuietTrack Technology has made it exceedingly quiet, with the lack of noise enough to lull all passengers but the driver to sleep.

This tire’s performance on wet roads is equally impressive. Like other Bridgestone tires, the QuietTrack has multiple grooves for quick and effective water evacuation. Additionally, this tire has multiple biting edges to provide a safe driving experience on snow.

Treadlife is another area where this model has an edge over rivals. An 80,000-mile treadwear warranty comes across as class-leading. More importantly, it all but guarantees 5 to 6 years of use for an average American who drives up to 15,000 miles a year.

#2. Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady – Best All-Season

Most drivers use the Audi Q3 for general daily driving on paved roads. Most drivers would thus find plenty to like about the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady.

An all-season tread compound combined with a symmetric tread design helps this model offer exquisite dry and wet traction. The duo has also enhanced this tire’s steering response, excellent news for Q3 drivers who want to fully exploit this SUV’s light steering.

Weather Reactive and 3D TredLock technologies do wonders for its performance in light snow. While the former keeps the tread compound flexible at low temperatures, the latter enhances this model’s stopping power by locking the sipes as you apply brakes.

You’d experience the same fantastic traction on your first day with these tires as on the 1000^th. This is because of the Evolving Traction Grooves, which appear once the built-in channels have eroded away. So, this model won’t suffer a loss of traction in the coming years.

Unfortunately, there is one area where this model could do better. Its treadwear warranty (60,000 miles) is average when compared with the competition. Which may prove to be a deal-breaker given that this model is by no means cheaper than rival models from premium brands.

#3. Michelin CrossClimate 2 – Best Premium All-Season

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 checks several boxes for the average Audi Q3 driver.

The first of which is that this tire provides amazing traction and grip, enhancing your Q3’s stability and control on the road. Its high traction also translates into better braking performance on wet roads. So, you won’t have to slow down in the rain.

Another thing Audi Q3 drivers prioritize is high ride comfort and low road noise. That is precisely what the CrossClimate 2 offers. Combined with this SUV’s plush suspension, this tire’s superior shock absorption features will enhance the overall ride quality.

This tire’s low rolling resistance will inevitably translate into high fuel savings, helping you enjoy savings at the pump. Also, as its 3PMS and M+S (Mud and Snow) ratings indicate, this tire will perform well across 365 days a year, and not just when the weather is good.

However, all of this is not to say that this model is faultless. Like its fellow Michelin tires, the CrossClimate 2 will hit you hard in the pocket. In doing so, it might put off budget-minded shoppers.  

#4. Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus – Best High-Performance All-Season

While the Audi Q3 isn’t a sporty vehicle, it does have a few sporty elements in its driving dynamics. For instance, its acceleration is decent for an SUV. The handling is generally responsive, too, while the steering is light enough to make its driving fun.

As such, a high-performance tire won’t look out of place on this SUV. Especially if that tire is the ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, whose dry and wet road grip, steering feedback, and straight-line tracking are among the best of any model in this category.

Surprisingly for a high-performance tire, the DWS 06 Plus doesn’t make a lot of noise, even when you push it to its limits. Its traction on wet and mild wintry roads is decent too, thanks to the X-Sipe Technology which also makes this model reliable on ice.

Treadwear warranty is another area where this model shines. If you have ever shopped for HP tires, you’d know that most of them don’t come with any mileage warranty. Luckily, that isn’t the case with the DWS06 Plus, which is backed to last 50,000 miles.

Bear in mind, though, that this model may wear quickly if you push it too much. So, if you want it to outlast its mileage guarantee, take your foot off the accelerator.

#5. Michelin Pilot Super Sport – Best High-Performance Summer

Unimpressed by the driving dynamics of your Q3? Would you have liked Audi to make this nimble SUV more sport-oriented? If so, you have every reason to opt for the Pilot Super Sport.

One of the best high-performance tires on the market, the Pilot Super Sport offers a higher dry grip than you know what to do with. It also delivers high feedback to the steering, making sure that you know full well what is going down there on the road.

Sure, there are a few potential deal breakers. The Pilot Super Sport is much noisier than any other tire in this review. Also, its summer credentials portend long braking distances in the rain. And you can forget about driving in the snow with this tire.

Yet, all of these ‘shortcomings’ can be associated with every high-performance tire on the market. What other HP tires fail to offer, though, is a 30,000-mile treadwear warranty. Neither can the majority of summer tires rival this model’s cornering grip.

Thus, if you want to take your Q3’s driving dynamics to the next level (and have the budget to fulfil your wish), the Pilot Super Sport deserves your attention.

#6. Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 – Best Winter Tire

The Blizzak WS90 is one of the market’s finest snow and ice tires.

Its soft tread compound is one of the major reasons why this tire is so dependable in harsh wintry conditions. The compound doesn’t let the rubber harden up at sub-zero temperatures, thereby enabling this model to offer supreme winter traction.

MultiCell Technology further enhances this tire’s snow performance. It does that by trapping snow within the treads to generate added friction on frozen roads. However, the fact that it only does that until 55% of tread depth is remaining is disappointing.

The 3PMS symbol on the tread all but certifies this model’s impeccable snow credentials. Awarded by EU authorities, this emblem can only be seen on tires that have met the raters’ strict criteria for dependable snow performance. Thus, you can count on the WS90 to perform reliably on snow.