Replacement tires?
11-01-2001, 07:52 AM
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Replacement tires?
As winter starts to set in, I figured it's probably time to look for some new tires.
Both of our cars have the original tires. My wife has the Pirellis and I have the Bridgestones. We live near DC, so there aren't many snow days and I really don't think we need specialized snow tires.
I know the consensus around here is that all-seasons are bad, but it sounds like the best of both worlds for driving in a mild winter. Does anyone have any good experiences with an all-season tire that will fit the stock rims? I'm considering the Pirelli P7000 and the Michelin Pilot A/S.
Both of our cars have the original tires. My wife has the Pirellis and I have the Bridgestones. We live near DC, so there aren't many snow days and I really don't think we need specialized snow tires.
I know the consensus around here is that all-seasons are bad, but it sounds like the best of both worlds for driving in a mild winter. Does anyone have any good experiences with an all-season tire that will fit the stock rims? I'm considering the Pirelli P7000 and the Michelin Pilot A/S.
11-01-2001, 08:14 AM
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Re: Replacement tires? - Similar Situation
I too live in the DC area and was in the same situation as you a few days ago. I have ordered, and am having installed on the stock rims, Dunlop SP5000's 235/45-17 A/S's today. They seemed to be the favorites in the A/S category.
11-01-2001, 08:18 AM
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Go with Dunlop...
I am in a similar situation here in central Ohio. (Columbus). For the past few winters, the bad storms tend to go to the North or South of us...which is nice.
I just replaced the stock Potenzas with 235/45/17 Dunlop SP5000s...great tire so far. Many others have used this configuration on the stock wheel with much success and gave good feedback.
I just replaced the stock Potenzas with 235/45/17 Dunlop SP5000s...great tire so far. Many others have used this configuration on the stock wheel with much success and gave good feedback.
11-01-2001, 09:10 AM
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Go for S-03 Pole positions, and a less expensive winter tire. The cost of the winter tires will
pale in comparison if you mess up your car, and you will definitely be sacrificing performance by going to an all season tire. Some other food for thought, if you put on winter tires for 5 months, you'll spend more now, but your summer rubber will last longer and save you money in the long run.
Just some thoughts.
Just some thoughts.
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11-01-2001, 10:26 AM
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I agree with Nogaro, especially in flatlands of midwest
My 2000 S4 came with P6000 and I purchased P7000SS as a winter tire. I did this with the intention of staying with P7's all year round once the P6's wore out. I will agree that all-season tires are a compromise but one I can live with. If I were to race competitively I would get dedicated race tires and wheels.
Around here in northern Illinois there are more straight-aways than curves plus I put on over 24K just going back and forth to work so tread wear was another consideration.
I have 12K on the P7's and I find them to be very quiet, I can actually hear the engine and exhaust. I will give the Dunlop's a once over whenever the P7's wear out.
Around here in northern Illinois there are more straight-aways than curves plus I put on over 24K just going back and forth to work so tread wear was another consideration.
I have 12K on the P7's and I find them to be very quiet, I can actually hear the engine and exhaust. I will give the Dunlop's a once over whenever the P7's wear out.