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My Z51 C7 is my everyday driver in central Indiana. Has anyone run alpia pa4 on cold dry pavement or sport a/s3 in snow? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
I've been studying these for the last few days. The PA4 is a true winter tire, whereas the AS3 is an all season. That said, if you read the reviews there are many things to consider. I live in Michigan and share the same weather with you. After a grueling analysis I went with the winter tire, but with the Pirellli Sotozero, which has a similar tread pattern as the PA4. And, you get a 295 for the rear. What got me off the fence is I pulled out of the 45* garage yesterday and the car felt like it was moving on 4 blocks of ice! They aren't kidding about this summer tire business. Once the tires warmed up they were fine, but it was 60* outside. I don't expect to put more than 500 miles on them over the winter, so treadwear is not an issue for me.
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Last edited by $$$frumnuttin'; 10-07-2014 at 10:17 AM.
My Z51 C7 is my everyday driver in central Indiana. Has anyone run alpia pa4 on cold dry pavement or sport a/s3 in snow? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
All depends on what driving conditions you expect. Will you see much snow and ice?
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No Michigan sales tax washes out the shipping cost. Paid $100 for a spare set of sensors, and will pay around $60 for install onto my factory chrome wheels.....then will do the switching in my garage....can't come soon enough with these summer tires acting up already.
If you apply your discount to the PA4s, what is your net cost?
not offered through the vendor I have.... The Michelin
Pilot Sport A/S 3 are my best option as it stands now. At least they are the best AS tire currently made
I ran the Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3's last winter and spring here in Minnesota. They worked great on cleared pavement on my daily commute into the office. Some days I drove in temperatures down as low as -12. I have the luxury of having a 4wd pickup available if needed, so I avoid driving my Corvette when it is actively snowing and the road is not yet plowed (except the occasional parking lot or driveway), so I did not really put them to the test on any significant amounts of snow.
Getting to be about that time of the year to put them back on. I notice that the summer tires seem to break loose a lot easier on some of the cooler temperatures in the evenings these days.
I ran the Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3's last winter and spring here in Minnesota. They worked great on cleared pavement on my daily commute into the office. Some days I drove in temperatures down as low as -12. I have the luxury of having a 4wd pickup available if needed, so I avoid driving my Corvette when it is actively snowing and the road is not yet plowed (except the occasional parking lot or driveway), so I did not really put them to the test on any significant amounts of snow.
Getting to be about that time of the year to put them back on. I notice that the summer tires seem to break loose a lot easier on some of the cooler temperatures in the evenings these days.
mine felt like they were squares instead of circles the other morning......
I have been wondering about these 2 myself and here is what I have decided. I'm going with the A/S 3's because that gives me the option of leaving them on next year, I would then save my pilot super sport for the track. Of course, I could always change my mind and put the Pilot SS back on next year. If you go with the winter only tire, you must take it off for the summer. Anyway that is my $.02
I have been wondering about these 2 myself and here is what I have decided. I'm going with the A/S 3's because that gives me the option of leaving them on next year, I would then save my pilot super sport for the track. Of course, I could always change my mind and put the Pilot SS back on next year. If you go with the winter only tire, you must take it off for the summer. Anyway that is my $.02
but if you run two sets of wheels and tires it's easier than changing your oil!
with my C6 I used Continental DWS AS, and they worked fantastic through 2 winters and I could drive through 3-4" of snow like it was nothing. From what I have read, the new Michelin AS are a upgrade. Looking forward to seeing how well the car does in the winter with a good set of tires and the new ELSD, and better weight distribution.
10-07-2014, 08:31 AM
Michelin Pilot Alpia PA4 vs Pilot Sport A/S3
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mine felt like they were squares instead of circles the other morning......
