Just put new Pilot Sport 4S tires on the Vette today
 

Time to get new tires. Got a good deal at discount, so decided I'd get some pilot 4S tires, instead of sticking to the run flats. What a difference, and the handling is amazing. Hopefully after I get an alignment tomorrow, it will be even better! For everyone who has these, do you love them?
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The PS4S are amazing tires, I replaced my originals tires a year ago and I love the ride . . . The performance is amazing and the ride is much better than the run flats. I hope you enjoy then, I love mine and they have about 4k miles on them, thanks.

How do these compare in terms of price and performance to the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires?

In for more reviews of these tires. :lurk:

I'm not ready for tires but, reading about all the choices now.

Good to hear :thumbs:

What he said...

I like 'em. Compared to original MPSS tires:

+ Quieter & more comfortable
- Sidewall is softer so the turn-in feel isn't as good

I keep a sealant+12v inflator kit in the hatch "hole"

Do they totally eliminate the horrible wheel hop, grind and broken sound? Thanks

Absolutely makes a difference even in the few days I've had them. Note that I did get an alignment as well which could have helped a lot.

They are about the same price, or little less expensive, but the stock tires are designed specifically for the Corvette in regard to performance and handling. If you don't drive aggressively and don't mind fixing a flat on the side of the road, if it is fixable, then they'll be fine.
The Michelin A/3+ sport tires handle about the same as the stock, but a little less sticky. I drive hard and don't notice any difference. And I have the zero pressure. I can't afford to be stuck along side the road. I have had 5 flats and only 2 were reparable.

I don't know what the a/s cost, but installed and balanced these were 1200.

As far as worrying about a flat, this is the second car I've had with runflats and I switched the last car to non runflat summer tires, never had a problem. I drive 20 minutes to work, so not far enough to worry about a flat. Long distance, I would just plug it or get the car towed and fix it that way. I love the smoother ride of the regular tires
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Pd about $1200 for my AS 3+'s (ZP) from Tire Rack. Love them. They have a comfortable ride, great wet & dry traction. No low speed chattering.

Beware. In case you are comparing PS4's to A/S3's, a neighbor just put on a set of PS4's on his NSX. Driving home on Sunday on I-75 at 22-25 F, he told me it was terrible, like driving on marbles. A different car I know, but they are still extreme summer tires, not all seasons.

That is a good point. So there is really no comparison to all season tires. They are just another summer performance tire.
Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.

Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Max Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Compound cracking is not a warrantable condition because it occurs as the result of improper use or storage, tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.