Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus
08-05-2009, 01:50 PM
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I currently have Continental SportContact 2's which are very noisy and ride rough. Discount Tire is strongly pushing me to the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. Anyone have these?
BTW, I have 19" Style 172 Wheels.
BTW, I have 19" Style 172 Wheels.
08-05-2009, 02:17 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Titanium Silver. Bridgestone 760s on Weds Bavaria II 18" wheels, standard sport pack size. Sport, AT. Latest job - NGK Iridium IX plugs installed.
I have them on a 325i, 17's. Very quiet, comfy. High treadwear rating. Haven't really driven on them all that much, since that's the lady's car. I think they would work well under most driving demands unless you expect to be pushing really, really hard.
08-05-2009, 02:23 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
I have had them for almost two years, and they make a great year-round tire, especially if you get some cold, but not a lot of snow. Like the previous poster said, you're not going to notice a huge difference between the PS2 and the A/S unless you're powersliding through slolams all day. They are superior to any tire I've owned in wet weather.
08-05-2009, 05:11 PM
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I have had them for about 18 months, my favorite tire. Much better ride than the Contis with no loss in traction that I can tell.
I should note that most A/S tires will ride better than an extreme performance summer only tire but in my experience no company combines great handling, with good noise and ride characteristics like Michelin.
I should note that most A/S tires will ride better than an extreme performance summer only tire but in my experience no company combines great handling, with good noise and ride characteristics like Michelin.
08-05-2009, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by darkus' post='966914' date='Aug 5 2009, 09:32 PM
As far as all season, they are excellent! But if you arent going to see snow and only rain with your car I would recomment the pilot sport
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Originally Posted by jherm' post='966917' date='Aug 5 2009, 09:35 PM
Are the Pilot Sport's the "PS2? If so, I know these come highly recommended, but they were also much more expensive than the A/S+
But dont forget, the PS2 is a summer tire so do not attempt to use in the snow, the car will slip and slide (as has happened to me!). If your car sees snow and you do now want to use snow tires, then you should get the A/S. If you dont care about snow, I dont see any benefit of the A/S as compared to the PS2.
PS2 are very expensive but worth every single penny
08-05-2009, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by darkus' post='966927' date='Aug 5 2009, 09:40 PM
Ah yes, sorry about the lack of clarification. Yes the PS2. The reason they are expensive is because they are the best tire in teh Michelin lineup and highly regarded. I love them because they offer endless amounts of grip, with beautiful steering response while still keeping a very comfortable ride. I used to think that combination was impossible until this tire. (its not a mushy ride, its still taught, but comfortable without harsh bumps). The rain performance of the PS2 is outstanding and you would think it was first designed in the rain and the summer performance was an afterthought
But dont forget, the PS2 is a summer tire so do not attempt to use in the snow, the car will slip and slide (as has happened to me!). If your car sees snow and you do now want to use snow tires, then you should get the A/S. If you dont care about snow, I dont see any benefit of the A/S as compared to the PS2.
PS2 are very expensive but worth every single penny
But dont forget, the PS2 is a summer tire so do not attempt to use in the snow, the car will slip and slide (as has happened to me!). If your car sees snow and you do now want to use snow tires, then you should get the A/S. If you dont care about snow, I dont see any benefit of the A/S as compared to the PS2.
PS2 are very expensive but worth every single penny
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