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Here’s a new Michelin tire that resembles the Pilot Alpin 5 but is all seasons with a Winter rating. Designed for Mercedes in Europe with some larger sizes showing now. Not yet GLE sizes but maybe soon. I hope these show on my 53 but probably not. The concept is a tire that truly works All Season. They are speed rated W.
This size fits our Audi SQ5 so I might be giving them a test.
CROSSCLIMATE SUV - SIZE: 255/45ZR20
[size=33px]Also Costco has discounts on Bridgestone & Michelin-Nov 20 at $150 off. Beats Tire Rack & Discount Tire on some I checked today.[/size]
This year the shortage of tires due to COVID. Couldn’t get Blizzak DM-V2 in 275/50-20 or Michelin X-ice. Was going for Michelin Alpin 5 but seen mix reviews. So I step up size 285/50-20. On the way to tire shop crack my windshield on the highway. Should have just stay home Friday 13.
This year the shortage of tires due to COVID. Couldn’t get Blizzak DM-V2 in 275/50-20 or Michelin X-ice. Was going for Michelin Alpin 5 but seen mix reviews. So I step up size 285/50-20. On the way to tire shop crack my windshield on the highway. Should have just stay home Friday 13.
I don’t know about Canada but around here there is up to 1/2” gravel mixed with the sand. I hate to take a road trip in winter.
Whats the mixed review on the Michelin PA 5 SUV? I’m told that they replace the Xi2 and love mine. Didn’t get them on Black Ice last year but they are as good or better than the Xi2 on our Audi in snow and hard pack. Quieter for sure, the rest is hard to tell for sure since on different cars and driven at different times.
I love Michelin also, all my car for summer time are Michelins. Alpin 5 is for sure significant improvement from X-ice and Xi2.
I might be wrong but according to couple online reviews for example alltyretests.com, it pretty much rank in the middle on wet/dry/snow braking handling. But it does get the best wear and last the longest. I really want to go with Alpin 5 but it’s about 580CAD a piece compare to blizzak DM-V2 360CAD. We do not get so much snow here in Vancouver and I don’t do too much highway. I gave up waiting for 275/50-20 which were all out of stock.
side note taking the 21” rear 315 width wheels off will break your back. I will get someone to help me next time.
I love Michelin also, all my car for summer time are Michelins. Alpin 5 is for sure significant improvement from X-ice and Xi2.
I might be wrong but according to couple online reviews for example alltyretests.com, it pretty much rank in the middle on wet/dry/snow braking handling. But it does get the best wear and last the longest. I really want to go with Alpin 5 but it’s about 580CAD a piece compare to blizzak DM-V2 360CAD. We do not get so much snow here in Vancouver and I don’t do too much highway. I gave up waiting for 275/50-20 which were all out of stock.
I didn't get real snow/ice use with mine last year - this may be different. They are very good on dry/wet pavement, though.
side note taking the 21” rear 315 width wheels off will break your back. I will get someone to help me next time.
I love Michelin also, all my car for summer time are Michelins. Alpin 5 is for sure significant improvement from X-ice and Xi2.
[size=33px]really want to go with Alpin 5 but it’s about 580CAD a piece compare to blizzak DM-V2 360CAD. We do not get so much snow here in Vancouver and I don’t do too much highway. I gave up waiting for 275/50-20 which were all out of stock.[/size]
Might be worth a trip into the US to a Costco. They have a $150 off set of 4 on Michelin 11-20 to 11-30-2020. That should put the Alpin under $300 if you are mounting them on 20” wheels. Tire Rack might ship to CA. Don’t know how much your VAT adds to that.
You can go to Discount Tire to price match so don’t even need a Costco membership, just a price quote.
Definitely a must have. It's nearly difficult to reinstall a big tire without two of these. One helps but introduces yet another balancing act.
Get two - your pants and shoes will thank you.
Definitely a must have. It's nearly difficult to reinstall a big tire without two of these. One helps but introduces yet another balancing act.
Get two - your pants and shoes will thank you.
Thanks for the link.
I don’t actually have his email. I just called. he usually answers and if he doesn’t leave a message and he calls back pretty quick.
For Sale: 20" AMG 5-twin spoke aero (night package)
UPDATE - the wheels are sold; tires are still available.
UPDATE 2 - the tires are also sold. (Sold Aug. 30, 2021) - thanks everybody for looking!
Hello!
First, my apologies if I put this in the wrong spot..!
If anyone is interested in getting a set of AMG wheels for a 20/21 GLE-350/450, I have a set of factory take-offs that need a loving home. I got my GLE with the 21" AMG Multispoke, and purchased the 20" wheels to use as my winters. They had winter tires mounted (also available...), and they were on the vehicle for about 160 miles - then COVID & Spring came, and I put the 21" back on again.
If anyone could be so kind and direct me where I could post this, I would be extremely thankful! (PS - asking $1,600USD... obo - includes MB TPMS sensors & center caps)
Thanks, and apologies again if I posted this in the wrong place.
Last edited by bikedude; 09-02-2021 at 12:00 PM.
Reason: Wheels sold
First, my apologies if I put this in the wrong spot..!
If anyone is interested in getting a set of AMG wheels for a 20/21 GLE-350/450, I have a set of factory take-offs that need a loving home. I got my GLE with the 21" AMG Multispoke, and purchased the 20" wheels to use as my winters. They had winter tires mounted (also available...), and they were on the vehicle for about 160 miles - then COVID & Spring came, and I put the 21" back on again.
If anyone could be so kind and direct me where I could post this, I would be extremely thankful! (PS - asking $1,600USD... obo - includes MB TPMS sensors & center caps)
Thanks, and apologies again if I posted this in the wrong place.
10-30-2020, 11:54 AM
