Baby Needs New Shoes
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Baby Needs New Shoes
I have a 2002 6spd coupe and we are at the end of life in the EOM tires (Goodyear) Looking for a tire with a better ride for year'round use. I live in NJ so we get all kinds of weather. I drive her almost every day (except if road is snow covered). So i am looking for a tire that will give me good wear, quiet ride, and good wet & dry traction.
Only tires I can find that are runflats other than the Goodyears are Kumho ECSTA MXor Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
So what do you think?
MoeJ61
Only tires I can find that are runflats other than the Goodyears are Kumho ECSTA MXor Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
So what do you think?
MoeJ61
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From: Pittsford NY
I just put Michelin Pilot sport ZP on. I have not had them
very long but I am happy with them They seem to have a
better ride, are quieter, and handle well. They were also
cheaper than replacing the OEM goodyears.
very long but I am happy with them They seem to have a
better ride, are quieter, and handle well. They were also
cheaper than replacing the OEM goodyears.
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From: hilton head is. sc
Originally Posted by jerrymcb
I just put Michelin Pilot sport ZP on. I have not had them
very long but I am happy with them They seem to have a
better ride, are quieter, and handle well. They were also
cheaper than replacing the OEM goodyears.
very long but I am happy with them They seem to have a
better ride, are quieter, and handle well. They were also
cheaper than replacing the OEM goodyears.
What a difference. Car rides and drives like new.
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IMO, any run flat spec tire will be noisy hands down. I went with pilot sports and they are quiet as a mouse plus it grips hard.
Burning Brakes
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I currently have the Michelin PS2 tires on my FRC. If you're looking for an extremely grippy tire in dry and wet conditions the PS2 comes Highly reccomended from me. They are asymmetrical tread design instead of directional, so you can rotate them side to side very easily. I've had them for 3k miles and they've been a pleasure so far. Treadwear is 220 , traction AA temperature A. Price is pretty much the same as the Pilot Sports. Good luck with your decision.
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From: Arlington Texas
Originally Posted by servohead
I currently have the Michelin PS2 tires on my FRC. If you're looking for an extremely grippy tire in dry and wet conditions the PS2 comes Highly reccomended from me. They are asymmetrical tread design instead of directional, so you can rotate them side to side very easily. I've had them for 3k miles and they've been a pleasure so far. Treadwear is 220 , traction AA temperature A. Price is pretty much the same as the Pilot Sports. Good luck with your decision.
I've had mine for ~1,000 miles and love them. Better than the Goodyears.
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St. Jude Donor '05 '09
Originally Posted by moej61
Only tires I can find that are runflats other than the Goodyears are Kumho ECSTA MXor Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
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From: Herndon Va
Originally Posted by jerrymcb
I just put Michelin Pilot sport ZP on. I have not had them
very long but I am happy with them They seem to have a
better ride, are quieter, and handle well. They were also
cheaper than replacing the OEM goodyears.
very long but I am happy with them They seem to have a
better ride, are quieter, and handle well. They were also
cheaper than replacing the OEM goodyears.
And since they are an all season tire, I might make it thru an inch or two of snow
The secrets words are TIRE RACK
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From: Round Rock TX
Originally Posted by moej61
I have a 2002 6spd coupe and we are at the end of life in the EOM tires (Goodyear) Looking for a tire with a better ride for year'round use. I live in NJ so we get all kinds of weather. I drive her almost every day (except if road is snow covered). So i am looking for a tire that will give me good wear, quiet ride, and good wet & dry traction.
Only tires I can find that are runflats other than the Goodyears are Kumho ECSTA MXor Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
So what do you think?
MoeJ61
Only tires I can find that are runflats other than the Goodyears are Kumho ECSTA MXor Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
So what do you think?
MoeJ61
I went with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S when I took off the Goodyear Run Flats. I've got 33K miles on them. I went with the non-run flats and bought an electric pump and plug kit. Lucky for me, I haven't had to use it. The non-run flats seem to be a lot smoother and responsive than the run flats.
I'm on the forum tonight looking for tire ideas myself. The rears are down to the cords. I'm interested in the PS/2's but the treadwear on the A/S is hard to beat.
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From: The Usual Suspects Yorba Linda Chapter
I have the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP tires. Mine also is a daily driver. We had lots and lots of rain this last winter in So Cal (like 35 inches of rain) and the vette was rock solid in the rain. I was truely amazed at how well this car with these tires worked in heavy rain.
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From: in ur mirror, 'bout to pass.. CA
Originally Posted by GaDoll
Man, put those Kuhmo's MX's on there and live happily everafter!
I LOVE mine...the price is cool, the look is fab, and they feel great on the road. Go for it!
I LOVE mine...the price is cool, the look is fab, and they feel great on the road. Go for it!
I've had the Ecsta's on all my cars now since 2001. The dry grip is incredible, they work very well in the wet, and road noise is non-existant. In fact I'm still on my first set of Khumo's on the T/A, and she's no garage queen here in MI. Driven year-round by the wife, even in the worst snow storms.