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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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What is difference between sport pilot a/s & PLUS

What's the differenece? Trying to match up a non plus...
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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depends on the weather
Internal structure, tread compound, design .... it's a different tire

with that said it is compatible with the older design but you would need to match them in pairs.
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack
Internal structure, tread compound, design .... it's a different tire

with that said it is compatible with the older design but you would need to match them in pairs.
Thx Luke
do u have any non plus
285/30/19


I need 1.
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depends on the weather
Originally Posted by VendettaMB
Thx Luke
do u have any non plus
285/30/19


I need 1.
unfortunately we do not have any of the non plus versions left in that size
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack
unfortunately we do not have any of the non plus versions left in that size
which is best?

a)285 30 ZR 19 DUNLOP SP SPORT 9000 (can get a set for 250$)

b)285-30-19 NANKANG ULTRA SPORT TIRES (can get a set 300$)

c)285/30-19 Hankook V12 Evo K110 Tires (can get a set for 450)

my sl has the v12 still i the front as I only need to replace the rears as I belw out 1 tire..i guess best to replace the set.
didnt think the v12 had best grip dry or wet...how are the others in comapred to hankook v12


OR do i spend over double and get

285/30-19 Michelin Sport PS2 Tires (can get a set 820$)

what do you suggest?
thx for yr help

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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by VendettaMB
which is best?

a)285 30 ZR 19 DUNLOP SP SPORT 9000

b)285-30-19 NANKANG ULTRA SPORT TIRES

c)285/30-19 Hankook V12 Evo K110 Tires

my sl has the v12 still i the front as I only need to replace the rears as I belw out 1 tire..i guess best to replace the set.
didnt think the v12 had best grip dry or wet...how are the others in comapred to hankook v12

thx for yr help
I will let Luke answer, but DO NOT get Nankang tires. Bubbles and splits with those, personal experience and from several others as well. There are posts on the forum about this.
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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I will let Luke answer, but DO NOT get Nankang tires. Bubbles and splits with those, personal experience and from several others as well. There are posts on the forum about this.
im stuggling with this...thx for input
my nitto invos split the inner wall after 2mo.
the ventus dont seem to be great traction...

reviews mention bubbles on the dunlops......

ARGH! everybody rates them different. for 250$ a pair i though the dunlops would be bang for buck...800-900 for ps2 is brutal.
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Went w/dunlops. Bought 2 sets for 500!
Any beat it.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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depends on the weather
The Dunlop Sport 9000 was used as OE on many MB's in the past
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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I ended up buying 2 sets(4) 285/30/19 Dunlop sport 9000 for $500.
I bought 1 pilot sport as on eBay but was impossible
to match up for a decent price as discontinued, so seller refunded $ and I bought 4 Dunlops for dirt cheap.
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