Stephen Kormilo

I noticed an RE960AS vs Pilot AS 'thread' just down the page & was wondering about the Exaltos vs the RE960s.

I need to replace the OEM Pirelli P6s on my 2002 A4 3.0 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?

Stephen Kormilo

approx. the same cost? Oh, yes, my A4 3.0 is 'stock' and tire size is 215/55x16. BTW, wet & cool weather performance are a major requirement in this 'neck of the woods'. Plus, while I have, and use, a set of winter tires, snow has been known to occur at short notice here in B.C., especially at higher altitudes.