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

[Taka Mizutani]

Definitely not a great idea, but Pilot Sport A/S have been mentioned to be
adequate in light snow, according to Tire Rack's reviews. I can't exactly
say that user feedback is always reasonable, though.

Personally, I switch between summer tires and snow-capable all-seasons for
Philadelphia area winters (lots of slush, not much fresh snow, lots of
salted roads). By snow-capable all-seasons, I mean Nokian NRW, WR and
similar tires. I'm waiting for the WR G2 to become available, probably next
year, though.

I would not run the Michelin PS2s that are going on the Volvo today in cold
weather, though. Nor would I do that with the Falken RT-615 or the
Bridgestone RE-01R that are on the Miata.

Taka


On 10/23/07, David Kase <davekase at pdqlocks.com> wrote:
>
>  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> <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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