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Old 02-21-2004, 07:00 AM
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Default Michelin spots A/S or not

I'm going to replace my original EMTs with Mechelin sports.
What is the best way to go? The regular or the all season? And, are they both run flat?
Old 02-21-2004, 08:19 AM
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Default Re: Michelin spots A/S or not (HummelCraigB)

I have the standard pilot sports and think they are great. Quiet and good all around traction
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Default Re: Michelin spots A/S or not (HummelCraigB)

The Pilot Sports are not run flat. They will provide the most dry grip and are a softer compound, I believe the wear rating is around 220.

The Pilots A/S ZP's will provide better wet grip and last longer, wear rating of 400.

If your car is a daily driver and you don't do track days I would go with the A/S ZP's.
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Default Re: Michelin spots A/S or not (blazeone)

I had some A/S ZP Michelins..nice tire....if you want to maintain most, not all of the run flat capability they are a good choice....just remember they are not a true RF tire .....they are worlds better thanthe OEM GY's and after owning the Firestones which are also pretty good I would say buy the Michelins....I have the Michelin Pilots....non runflat variety and I love 'em :seeya :steering:
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Default Re: Michelin spots A/S or not (pewter99)

if you want to maintain most, not all of the run flat capability they are a good choice....just remember they are not a true RF tire
:confused: I don't understand this. They are rated at 50 miles runflat capability, rather than the 200 of the Goodyears, but are indeed runflats...I thought. Is there something I'm missing? Please educate me. :cheers:
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