Aftermarket tires
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Aftermarket tires
Anybody have suggestions on aftermarket tires? I'm due to replace mine after 25k miles. Feel like I should get longer wear time out of them.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated
Any suggestions greatly appreciated
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No real suggestions yet. Are you planning on ditching the run flats? I like the safety aspect of the run flat but I am more interested in a performance all season tire, just cold enough in NC that it would let me drive the car safely all year. Unfortunately can't find a run flat all season tire in these sizes. I don't like the idea of carrying tire foam and a pump, and a spare would use up most of the trunk. Most people rave about the Pilot Sports if you are interested in a performance summer tire, but I think you might get less mileage out of them (not sure about that). Let us know what your research finds.
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Vredestein Quatrac Pro
I am very pleased to have just replaced the 20" PZeros with Vredestein Quatrac Pro all-weathers from the Tire Rack. These are not run-flats but they are very highly rated and the ride quality is vastly improved. Here's the link:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...el=Quatrac+Pro
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...el=Quatrac+Pro
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No real suggestions yet. Are you planning on ditching the run flats? I like the safety aspect of the run flat but I am more interested in a performance all season tire, just cold enough in NC that it would let me drive the car safely all year. Unfortunately can't find a run flat all season tire in these sizes. I don't like the idea of carrying tire foam and a pump, and a spare would use up most of the trunk. Most people rave about the Pilot Sports if you are interested in a performance summer tire, but I think you might get less mileage out of them (not sure about that). Let us know what your research finds.
I have heard rave reviews about the pilot sport.
I'll let you know what I come up with. I heard the continentals have some good tires as well.
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I may give sports a try next and if I don't like them try continentals.
What tire did you out on panamera..my wife got one and she will be due for tires soon.
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Sorry so long to respond. They were actually the Pilot Sport Super Sports in 20". I like them better that the Pirellis it came with. Price very similar. Felt like maybe a little softer sidewall, but I never drove that car too hard.
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Also as a follow up do you go to dealership for tires or other spots?
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I have used both the dealer and tire rack. Sometimes I am afraid to have tires installed at the box stores due to potential wheel damage, but I am not sure that dealerships do a much better job. I have found that the dealers will usually price match if you ask.
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