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At 21,000 miles the original GY runflats were shot so I put on a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus.
I just replaced those tires last week at 67,000 miles. This time I went with the new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3. They were about $100 per set cheaper than the Pilot Sport A/S Plus, and as I understand it they are a new generation tire intended to replace the Pilot Sport A/S Plus. I really liked the ride, handling, quiet, performance and longevity of the Pilot Sport A/S Plus, so for me going back to Michelin was a no-brainer. They are expensive, but you get what you pay for. These new Michelins have a different [and better looking, IMO] tread pattern than the Pilot Sport A/S Plus, but are otherwise the same in terms of ride, handling, quiet and performance. I got them, installed, including road force balancing and installation of new TPMS that I provided for $1069 at a locally owned shop. I think I would have paid the same or a few bucks more if I had ordered them through TireRack after paying for shipping, mounting, balancing, and disposal fees, so I am happy.
Over the course of my 43 years of driving I've put Michelins on quite a few cars and have always been very satisfied with them. They cost more than others but their quality seems to remain a constant.
Never once have I said, "I wish I never put those Michelins on."
just put michelin nonrun flats on and have to admit i'm a little uncomfortable worrying about a flat . i am pleased with the tires but i tend to worry about every thing . best price was at tire rack and i ordered one day and had them the following day .
Well, although the decision is done, I thought it useful to point out that it is easy to find spare tire in a can that is sensor safe. I use tire slime and an electric pump, since the tires are big and cans are bulky. A plug is not needed, the modern sealants are good enough. Slim washes off with water.
Another consideration is the actual advantage of a run flat. If you are touring it might be better to have a repairable tire, for convenience sake. Of course, a non run flat could be slimed, easily inflated and returned to service, since the event is somewhat anticipated, in a couple of minutes. A runflat is driven to a shop, where it may or might not be repaired. I would rather buy T shirts than tires on vacation.
The repair for a run flat is often a new tire, as the above poster mentioned.
I thought it worth going over. I guess it is obvious, I am staying with regular tires.
I was once on a long road vacation across multiple states with the family in an SUV. Stopped at a little town to see the newspaper headlines about the 4 tires on my car being recalled.
Vacation fun.
Thanks for all the sugestions
I never even thought of the tire presure sensors
So I definately will not be using the seal a tire in a can.
Still don't know what route to go for the run flats or not
again Thanks
As I see it, if you destroy a sensor (on a 2001 and up) they are pretty cheap. Since a flat will likely require the wheel and tire to be 'broken' down anyway, it's a good time to replace the sensors anyway. If a can of goop gets you to a repair place, the cost of a new sensor is pretty much a moot point.
You get what u pay for the Mitchlins A/S run flats or non flats you will get twice the milage out of them for the money they come with a 45000 mile warrenty and im already at 50000 with them and see another ten to fifteen more before i need to buy new ones and when i do i will buy the same ones....