Winter Tire Q for Gary '01 allroad
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Winter Tire Q for Gary '01 allroad
I am considering new winter tires for my '01 allroad to save my Yoko Advan S4's, and to better navigate Chicago's winter. I am looking at performance winter tires and need some opinions.
The choices so far are:
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3
Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3
Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3
225/55R17
Looking for handling,comfort and lowest noise possible. Thoughts? Suggestions?
The choices so far are:
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3
Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3
Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3
225/55R17
Looking for handling,comfort and lowest noise possible. Thoughts? Suggestions?
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Re: Winter Tire Q for Gary '01 allroad
For handling, comfort and low noise the Pilot Alpine PA3 would be the way to go versus the Dunlop Winter Sport M3. The Primacy Alpin PA3 is new this year so I do not have much info on that model, sorry.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR8&url=/winter/index.jsp">winter</a></li></ul>
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Re: Winter Tire Q for Gary '01 allroad
Thanks! Any other tire options I should consider?
I saw a weird message when I was poking around on the TR site yesterday... it said something to the effect that the Pilot would provide a'harsh'ride bc the 'load rating' for the tire was much higher than OEM.
I'm a little confused... what does this mean? Wouldn't you want a higher load rating given the weight of the allroad - esp. when traveling with passengers or cargo?
I saw a weird message when I was poking around on the TR site yesterday... it said something to the effect that the Pilot would provide a'harsh'ride bc the 'load rating' for the tire was much higher than OEM.
I'm a little confused... what does this mean? Wouldn't you want a higher load rating given the weight of the allroad - esp. when traveling with passengers or cargo?
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See my post a few down (re: Michelin Pilot/Primacy Alpin)
Gary at TireRack states that the winter Pilot line is going to be cancelled and replaced by the Primacy Alpin line.
Timeline:
Pilot PA2 --> Pilot PA3 --> Primacy PA3
The Pilot Alpin is a V rated tire (more performance oriented, less comfort)
The Primacy Alpin is a H rated tire (more comfort oriented)
I have an S4 so I would like a bit more performance over ride comfort. I am thinking about grabbing a set of the Pilot Alpin PA3s before they are gone.
Of course, I am trying to weigh the Pilot Alpin PA3 to Blizzak LM25 and the Dunlop 3D tire as well.
Timeline:
Pilot PA2 --> Pilot PA3 --> Primacy PA3
The Pilot Alpin is a V rated tire (more performance oriented, less comfort)
The Primacy Alpin is a H rated tire (more comfort oriented)
I have an S4 so I would like a bit more performance over ride comfort. I am thinking about grabbing a set of the Pilot Alpin PA3s before they are gone.
Of course, I am trying to weigh the Pilot Alpin PA3 to Blizzak LM25 and the Dunlop 3D tire as well.
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Re: Winter Tire Q for Gary '01 allroad
Yes, you're correct. Unfortunately the web site puts that warning on any high load tire; it is okay to disregard it. For a quiet riding and good handling winter tire, that Pilot PA3 would be the best I could suggest.
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