Winter Tire Performance
01-11-2005, 05:23 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550, Carbon Black Metallic, Natural Brown Dakota Leather, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades, etc.
Retired - 2004 545 SMG, Black Sapphire Metallic, Auburn Dakota Leather, Cold Weather and Sports Packages, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades
I know the Dunlop M3 seems to be the most popular winter tire here, I think as a result of the Tire Rack rankings.
I got the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 (225/50VR-17 ). I have always liked Michelin all seasons, and there was a long backorder on the Dunlops.
I just drove home in 2 - 4 inches of snow, ice, and slush, up and down some hills I could not make last year w/o winter tires.
The Pilot Alpin perfomed great. No slip or spin at all. And I am very happy with the dry performance as well.
For those looking for an option to the Dunlops, for whatever reasons, try the Michelins.
I got the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 (225/50VR-17 ). I have always liked Michelin all seasons, and there was a long backorder on the Dunlops.
I just drove home in 2 - 4 inches of snow, ice, and slush, up and down some hills I could not make last year w/o winter tires.
The Pilot Alpin perfomed great. No slip or spin at all. And I am very happy with the dry performance as well.
For those looking for an option to the Dunlops, for whatever reasons, try the Michelins.
01-12-2005, 05:05 PM
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I second that.
I've had my Michelin Alpin PA2s for a week now. I like them as well.
I've had my Michelin Alpin PA2s for a week now. I like them as well.
01-13-2005, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ct530' date='Jan 12 2005, 09:05 PM
I second that.
I've had my Michelin Alpin PA2s for a week now.? I like them as well.
I've had my Michelin Alpin PA2s for a week now.? I like them as well.
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