Tire Purchase Dilemma - Michelin Pilot AS3+ or Pirelli PzeroNero All Season
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2009 C230 4MATIC Sports Package
Tire Purchase Dilemma - Michelin Pilot AS3+ or Pirelli PzeroNero All Season
Hi Experts,
I'd appreciate some real world insight on tires. I'm looking to change out my OEM all seasons for a set of 4 higher performance all seasons.
Vehicle 2009-C230 4MATIC Sports Package
Fronts are currently:
OEM: Michelin Pilot HX MXM4
225/45R17 91H
Rears are currently:
OEM: Michelin Pilot HX MXM4
245/40R17 91H
I am considering either the Michelin AS3+'s, or the Pirellis, based on reviews from the Tire Rack.
I swap out my all seasons with Pirellis Sottozero winter tires for winter. So the 'all seasons' are not being used on snow.
I live in Alberta Canada. Mostly dry road driving conditions. Heard that the AS3+'s are 'noisy' and that the Pirelli's 'wear' quickly.
Also is there an issue going with tires that are not MO - such as the AS3's? The dealer would have me think at there is an issue. With respect to load and speed rating. Is it ok if front and backs have different load ratings, provided that both ratings exceed those of the current tires? In staggered fitment it appears that the load ratings are different in the AS3's.
Sorry for rambling. Even though my OEM tires are still in VG condition, I find them bouncy to drive on, and am curious how the car would feel with a different tire?
Insights appreciated. Thanks.
I'd appreciate some real world insight on tires. I'm looking to change out my OEM all seasons for a set of 4 higher performance all seasons.
Vehicle 2009-C230 4MATIC Sports Package
Fronts are currently:
OEM: Michelin Pilot HX MXM4
225/45R17 91H
Rears are currently:
OEM: Michelin Pilot HX MXM4
245/40R17 91H
I am considering either the Michelin AS3+'s, or the Pirellis, based on reviews from the Tire Rack.
I swap out my all seasons with Pirellis Sottozero winter tires for winter. So the 'all seasons' are not being used on snow.
I live in Alberta Canada. Mostly dry road driving conditions. Heard that the AS3+'s are 'noisy' and that the Pirelli's 'wear' quickly.
Also is there an issue going with tires that are not MO - such as the AS3's? The dealer would have me think at there is an issue. With respect to load and speed rating. Is it ok if front and backs have different load ratings, provided that both ratings exceed those of the current tires? In staggered fitment it appears that the load ratings are different in the AS3's.
Sorry for rambling. Even though my OEM tires are still in VG condition, I find them bouncy to drive on, and am curious how the car would feel with a different tire?
Insights appreciated. Thanks.
