GS2006

Here is a technical response to the A/S Sport Plus issue:
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Tires-235...in-Tires-2.htm

mitsuguy

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thats pretty much what I said, just with more technical terms...

GS2006

The PS2 had to be shipped up from Houston. They do not sell many of these tires apparently in this size. The PS2 were manufactured at the end of 2007. This makes them over a year old since being manufactured. After talking to DT about the concerns and lip damage to the rims, this time they went in the back and came out with what looked like a new duck head. They bolted it on and then replaced the tires. After they finished, they removed that duck head.

I only have about 80 miles on them and this is what I have observed so far:

1) Drifting about 80% gone. The little that is left probably the road. They defiantly drive straighter and I do not notice tugging on the wheel now.
2) I read the PS2 is one of the quietest tires in its class. If it is, then I would hate to hear the noise from the other tires out there. I was shocked to find the PS2 being louder than the A/S Sport Plus. On concrete highways they are very loud. They are tolerable on asphalt.
3) Road feedback/vibration. Again, there is more feedback from the road than from the A/S Sport Plus. I am surprised as I figured the harder rubber of the A/S Sports would be harsher.

From this first 80 miles, this is what stands out so far.

I would say give the A/S Sport Plus tires a try and if you get the drifting Michelin will take care of you. Maybe someone can explain why the PS2 is nosier than the A/S Sport Plus. It seems I traded off one bad trait for another. Hopefully in a few more miles the noise will get less noticeable.