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New tire time (all 4 this time). Currently on pilot sports.
What is the latest recommendations if I want to stick to Michelins?
1) Stay with Pilot Sports
2) Switch to PS2
3) Switch to Pilot Sports A/S Plus.
The A/S Plus option is interesting.. Much longer thread life -- 500 instead of 220. I am assuming I will sacrifice some performance but it may be worth it. What do you guys think? I live in northern california so don't really need the All Seasons.
Cost is about the same for all 3..
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What is the latest recommendations if I want to stick to Michelins?
1) Stay with Pilot Sports
2) Switch to PS2
3) Switch to Pilot Sports A/S Plus.
The A/S Plus option is interesting.. Much longer thread life -- 500 instead of 220. I am assuming I will sacrifice some performance but it may be worth it. What do you guys think? I live in northern california so don't really need the All Seasons.
Cost is about the same for all 3..
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PS2s are nice, but I'd say it depends on your commute and driving. If you are driving 100 miles a day on a commute, you might be looking for more treadlife ??
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I have the A/S sport plus. Great in the wet stuff and have been really quiet. I drive 100+ miles a day and I definitely hope they will last the distance. Have about 10K on them now.
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Go for 3. A/S Plus, great tires, great wear, awesome warranty. You can't go wrong with a high performance all season that has a 45K warranty with a 500 TW.
I have had the A/S and the A/S Plus, awesome handling, looks, and wear. They will last much longer than the PS\2's.
I have had the A/S and the A/S Plus, awesome handling, looks, and wear. They will last much longer than the PS\2's.
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Your in Norcal, so you don't need A/S, but I will tell you I have the Pilot A/S Plus tires currently, and am VERY pleased with them. They aren't quite as sticky as the PS2's, but are quieter and will last much longer. Plus, if you ever got up to Tahoe, or The Sierra's, you should be just fine hitting snow.
I have almost 15K on my set now, and the rears still have ~7/32 tread.
Be aware, that if you have a staggered tire setup, Michelin WILL NOT honor the 45K warranty. They warranty requires documented rotations every 7K miles. No big deal, as it works out the same. I am expecting ~30K out of the rear tires, and ~60-80K out of the fronts.
I have almost 15K on my set now, and the rears still have ~7/32 tread.
Be aware, that if you have a staggered tire setup, Michelin WILL NOT honor the 45K warranty. They warranty requires documented rotations every 7K miles. No big deal, as it works out the same. I am expecting ~30K out of the rear tires, and ~60-80K out of the fronts.
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Thanks for the feedback. I drive about 30 miles per day / 13K per year -- mostly highway on 280.
Sounds like the consensus is between PS2 or A/S Plus.
Anyone switched from PS1 to PS2 or A/S Plus? Curious if they noticed difference from PS1.
Also, do the A/S Plus look nice on the C230 sport setup? I always thought the PS1s gave the car a nice aggressive look.
Sounds like the consensus is between PS2 or A/S Plus.
Anyone switched from PS1 to PS2 or A/S Plus? Curious if they noticed difference from PS1.
Also, do the A/S Plus look nice on the C230 sport setup? I always thought the PS1s gave the car a nice aggressive look.
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I would consider going for the PE2 (not A/S).
They've got the same ride and feel as a PS2, a little less grip (but more than enough for a fun run down a twisty road), and they last quite a bit longer than the PS2s. They're also very quiet, allowing you to enjoy the drive in your MB.
I've got about 25k on this set, and still have 5-6/32nds on all tires.
They've got the same ride and feel as a PS2, a little less grip (but more than enough for a fun run down a twisty road), and they last quite a bit longer than the PS2s. They're also very quiet, allowing you to enjoy the drive in your MB.
I've got about 25k on this set, and still have 5-6/32nds on all tires.
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I would consider going for the PE2 (not A/S).
They've got the same ride and feel as a PS2, a little less grip (but more than enough for a fun run down a twisty road), and they last quite a bit longer than the PS2s. They're also very quiet, allowing you to enjoy the drive in your MB.
I've got about 25k on this set, and still have 5-6/32nds on all tires.
They've got the same ride and feel as a PS2, a little less grip (but more than enough for a fun run down a twisty road), and they last quite a bit longer than the PS2s. They're also very quiet, allowing you to enjoy the drive in your MB.
I've got about 25k on this set, and still have 5-6/32nds on all tires.
Good recommendation. The other big plus, is they are not directional, so they can be rotated side to side on staggered setups, to even out the slight feathering these cars tend to do to the front tires. If I lived where I didn't need the A/S, the PE2's would be on my car.
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The PE2 are about $20/tire cheaper than the PS1 or PS2. And about the same price as the A/S plus.
What is the benefit of PE2 other than slightly lower cost? I noticed the wear is marginally better at 240 instead of 220 for PS1 and PS2. The A/S plus is much higher at 500.
So many options
What is the benefit of PE2 other than slightly lower cost? I noticed the wear is marginally better at 240 instead of 220 for PS1 and PS2. The A/S plus is much higher at 500.
So many options
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On tirerack.com you can do a side-by-side comparison between your choics, as well as review customer comments. I found it helpful when I purchased my last set of tires.
