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Audi A6 generations and tyre sizes

A6

C4

1994 – 1997
Diesel, Petrol66–240 kW (90–326 PS)Manual
195/65 R15205/60 R15205/55 R16215/55 R16205/50 R17225/45 R17235/40 R18
A6

C5

1997 – 2001
Diesel, Petrol81–250 kW (110–340 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/60 R15205/55 R16215/55 R16235/45 R17255/40 R17235/40 R18255/35 R18
A6 C5 (1. Facelift)

C5 (1. Facelift)

2001 – 2006
Diesel, Petrol96–353 kW (131–480 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/55 R16215/55 R16235/50 R16255/40 R17255/40 R18255/35 R19
A6

C6

2004 – 2008
Diesel, Petrol103–426 kW (140–579 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/60 R16225/55 R16205/55 R17225/50 R17235/50 R17245/45 R17245/40 R18245/35 R19255/35 R19255/30 R20
A6 C6 (1. Facelift)

C6 (1. Facelift)

2008 – 2011
Diesel, Petrol100–426 kW (136–579 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/60 R16225/55 R16225/50 R17225/55 R17235/50 R17245/45 R17245/50 R17245/40 R18245/35 R19255/35 R19255/30 R20
A6 C7

C7

2011 – 2014
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid100–412 kW (136–560 PS)Manual / Automatic
225/60 R16225/55 R17225/50 R18245/45 R18235/45 R19245/40 R19255/40 R19255/35 R20255/40 R20265/30 R21
A6 C7 (1. Facelift)

C7 (1. Facelift)

2014 – 2018
Diesel, Petrol110–445 kW (150–605 PS)Manual / Automatic
225/55 R17235/55 R18245/45 R18255/40 R19255/35 R20275/35 R20285/30 R21
A6 A6 C8

A6 C8

2018 – 2023
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid120–463 kW (163–630 PS)Automatic
225/60 R17225/55 R18235/55 R18245/45 R19255/40 R20275/35 R21
A6 A6 C8 (1. Facelift)

A6 C8 (1. Facelift)

2023 – 2025
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid120–463 kW (163–630 PS)Automatic
225/60 R17225/55 R18235/55 R18245/45 R19255/40 R20275/35 R21285/30 R22
A6 A6 GH

A6 GH

2024 – Now
A6 A6 GH/C9

A6 GH/C9Electric

2024 – Now
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Electric150–405 kW (204–551 PS)Automatic94–754 km Range
225/55 R18225/55 R19245/45 R19235/45 R20245/40 R21255/35 R21

EV tyres

For electric cars we recommend EV-specific tyres with low rolling resistance and reinforced load rating to protect range and handle instant torque.

Michelin

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Winter
10.0Continental

Continental UltraContact NXT

Summer
9.9Continental

Continental WinterContact TS 870

Winter
9.9Continental

Continental PremiumContact 7

Summer
9.8Pirelli

Pirelli P Zero R

Summer
9.8Pirelli

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Summer
9.7
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For the Audi A6 in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Continental SportContact 7 (rated 10.0/10) and Hankook Ventus Evo (rated 9.9/10). The Audi A6 uses 45 tyre sizes across 11 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Summer tyres for Audi A6 - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Summer tyres for Audi A6

Best tyres for Audi A6 by category

Best for dry
Continental SportContact 7
9.3/10
Best for wet
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
9.1/10
Best for comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
9.1/10
Best for noise
Hankook Ventus Evo
8.8/10
Best overall
Continental SportContact 7
10.0/10

Tyre comparison for Audi A6

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Continental SportContact 710.08.69.37.78.0Premium71%
2Hankook Ventus Evo9.99.09.18.88.6Premium104%
3Continental Premiumcontact 79.88.98.96.76.9Premium64%
4Dunlop Blue Response TG9.8----Premium71%
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S9.67.78.57.07.6Premium115%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Summer tyres for Audi A6?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Summer tyres for Audi A6 are: Continental SportContact 7 (10.0/10), Hankook Ventus Evo (9.9/10), Continental Premiumcontact 7 (9.8/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Audi A6?
The Audi A6 uses the following tyre sizes: 195/65 R15, 205/60 R15, 205/55 R16, 215/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17, 235/40 R18, 235/45 R17, 255/40 R17, 255/35 R18, 235/50 R16, 255/40 R18, 255/35 R19, 205/60 R16, 225/55 R16, 205/55 R17, 225/50 R17, 235/50 R17, 245/45 R17, 245/40 R18, 245/35 R19, 255/30 R20, 225/55 R17, 245/50 R17, 225/60 R16, 225/50 R18, 245/45 R18, 235/45 R19, 245/40 R19, 255/40 R19, 255/35 R20, 255/40 R20, 265/30 R21, 235/55 R18, 275/35 R20, 285/30 R21, 225/60 R17, 225/55 R18, 245/45 R19, 275/35 R21, 285/30 R22, 225/55 R19, 235/45 R20, 245/40 R21, 255/35 R21.
How many generations does the Audi A6 have?
The Audi A6 has 11 generations, from 1994 to 2024.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Audi A6?
For wet road performance on Audi A6, the top-rated tyres are Bridgestone Potenza Sport (9.1/10) And Hankook Ventus Evo (9.0/10).
Are Continental SportContact 7 good for Audi A6?
Yes, the Continental SportContact 7 is the top-rated tyre for Audi A6 with a rating of 10.0/10. Its strongest discipline is dry. It covers 71% of Audi A6 tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Audi A6?
To choose the right tyres for Audi A6: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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