[s-cars] 4 Season Tires -- your input needed

[David Kase]

Pilots in the snow?  We (Taka and I) don't get a lot but there are those 
days...

Dave Kase
80ish miles west of Taka

Taka Mizutani wrote:
> Stock size 225/50R16?
>
> I would choose Pilot Sport A/S out of the three choices.
>
> Toyo Proxes 4 are not what I'd consider to be tires with really good grip,
> although they are far better than the Michelin MXV4 Energy that came stock
> on my Mom's VW NB. If you don't mind spending for the Michelins, go for it.
>
> Taka
>
>
> On 10/23/07, Steve Voit <stevevoit at comcast.net> wrote:
>   
>> Listers:
>>
>> I've been running Michelin Pilot XGT V4 and they have been good all around
>> tires in this rainy Seattle climate.  I value wet traction, low noise, dry
>> handling, and chose VR rated tires for better ride v. the ZR ones.  Don't
>> worry much about snow.  I'm considering 3 tires and would like your input:
>>
>> a) Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
>>
>> b) Pirelli P Zero Nero
>>
>> c) Toyo Proxes 4
>>
>> From a rating standpoint I'd probably choose the Pilot A/S based on Tire
>> Rack data, but I have reservations on their appearance, preferring the
>> look
>> of the other two.
>>
>> Any BTDTs?
>>
>> Steve V. 95.5 S6 Stock 16" Avus Wheels
>>
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