Which of these tires would you recommend?
01-12-05, 03:37 PM
#16
I've had the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S for about 40,000 miles now. They are incredible tires, with a 400 treadwear rating, but with a few drawbacks. On the positive side, the sidewalls are stiffer than most summer-only tires and that makes for quick, snappy, accurate lane changes with no overshoot. I actually had to get used to driving the car again when I first got them. The tire has very predictable, accurate handling like a good summer tire. They go in rain like no other tire, my car doesn't even budge going thru deep puddles at speed. Good in snow until they start to wear, then can't be trusted anymore (I run Pirelli winter tires anyway). On the negative side, the ride is harder due to the stiffer sidewalls. They also have a tendency to wear out prematurely along the center rib of the tire (check out reviews on Tire Rack if you don't believe this) - I thought it was my inflation pressure until I read the reviews. They wear that way because Michelin has the softest compound in the center of the tire. It gets to the point where you have a lot of meat left on the outer tire, but the center is marginal for inspection. (I hope Michelin does something about this....) They are one of the most expensive tires on the market, and would definitely be worth it if it were not for the premature wear. Still the best tire I ever owned though.
01-12-05, 04:50 PM
#17
Originally Posted by engin_ear
I've had the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S for about 40,000 miles now. They are incredible tires, with a 400 treadwear rating, but with a few drawbacks. On the positive side, the sidewalls are stiffer than most summer-only tires and that makes for quick, snappy, accurate lane changes with no overshoot. I actually had to get used to driving the car again when I first got them. The tire has very predictable, accurate handling like a good summer tire. They go in rain like no other tire, my car doesn't even budge going thru deep puddles at speed. Good in snow until they start to wear, then can't be trusted anymore (I run Pirelli winter tires anyway). On the negative side, the ride is harder due to the stiffer sidewalls. They also have a tendency to wear out prematurely along the center rib of the tire (check out reviews on Tire Rack if you don't believe this) - I thought it was my inflation pressure until I read the reviews. They wear that way because Michelin has the softest compound in the center of the tire. It gets to the point where you have a lot of meat left on the outer tire, but the center is marginal for inspection. (I hope Michelin does something about this....) They are one of the most expensive tires on the market, and would definitely be worth it if it were not for the premature wear. Still the best tire I ever owned though.
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