'Baby' needs new shoes.

[Stephen Kormilo]

I posted this to the A4 list, but thought that I would see if there are 
any opinions here.

I need to replace the OEM Pirelli P6s on my A4 fairly soon. I was 
leaning towards the Bridgestone RE960AS's as opposed to the Bridgestone 
G009's. In fact I had almost made up my mind until getting some prices 
yesterday. I now have to decide between the Bridgestaone RE960AS's and 
the Michelin Pilot Exaltos. Previous price quotes had put the Exaltos 
significantly higher in price than the RE960's, but they are now 
slightly less expensive. Actually, the Exaltos are $Cdn5 more per set of 
4, but they come with a MIRB for a $50 Esso gas certificate. Tirerack 
performance ratings for the Exaltos are slightly better than the RE960's.

OTOH, the Exaltos appear to have been around for quite a while. Are they
likely to be discontinued soon? Maybe why the price has dropped? I am
slightly concerned about possibly having the same replacement dilemma
an A4 lister just had when a blown tire couldn't be replaced because it 
was no longer in production.

Any opinions out there on the pros/cons of the RE960AS's vs the Exaltos?

TIA

Stephen Kormilo
Nanoose Bay, BC

2002 Audi A4 3.0 - Silver
Departed:
1998.5 Audi A4 2.8 - Silver
1985 Mazda Rx7 GSL-SE - Black

email: stephen at kormilo.ca