merC400

Hi everyone, it's time to replace my tires and I'm trying to figure out what to opt for.
Some considerations -

1. Run Flats vs Normal tires (given that we don't have spare wheel, does it make sense to invest in one if we go with normal tires?)
2. Continental vs Michelin vs Pirelli?

I checked with my costco tire center, and they recommended Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP as recommended tires, however was checking on TireRack, and it says there that it's not recommended for C400.

Any recommendations?

Cyberbug

If I was doing it I would opt for all weather, continental dsw06

Mike5215

I run Michelin Pilot Supersports and keep a Seal & Fill kit in the trunk, but any high end conventional tire in the OEM sizes will work on your car. The Supersports aren't all season so if you need those the AS3 is a good choice, as are the Conties. I've run the Conties as well but I prefer the Michelins by a slim margin for smoothness.

Mikey53

+1 I have about 26k on mine (19 inch) and they look almost brand new. Ride great.

alexasa

iTrader: (1)

You should only run all seasons if you get a bit of snow or months on end of less than 40 degree weather.

Otherwise opt for summer tires, IMO.

merC400

No snow where I live, but I do drive around a bit, and hence still considering to keep the "all season" option. But any compelling reasons for Summer vs All seasons?

Currently I was considering the Michelins AS3+. Also anyone switched to normal tires from the default run flats? and any upside with that switch?

dnice-1

Just switched recently going from Pirelli run flats on 19s to Michelin newest tire the pilot sport 4s I wish I did it sooner. Such a better ride such better handling and quieter too.
Like Mike5215 I picked up a flat tire kit to keep in the trunk which includes a pump and a can of sealant

merC400

thanks; how efficient is the "flat tire kit"? how well/how long does it hold up? and does that still mean you need to limp down your speeds while patched temporarily?