All Weather Tire Suggestions
11-07-2004, 02:59 PM
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All Weather Tire Suggestions
The Pirelli PZero Nero M&S' seemed to be the obvious choice. But they are back-ordered for at least 8 weeks according to Tire Rack. The only comparable tires appeared to be the Michelins, but they are $400 more for four. So, what do you suggest? I live in the Bay Area and need the tires for a few trips per year to Tahoe. I am most interested in dry weather performance.
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11-07-2004, 03:43 PM
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You might look at the Continental Extreme Contact all season tires
I have the same problem .I want the Pirellis but on back order. The Contis seem to be the 2nd best choice. I'm trying to hold out for the Pirellis
11-07-2004, 03:59 PM
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I like the Nokian WR's so far...
I just got them on Friday, so my first-hand experience is a bit limited, but I bought based on the recommendation of a bunch of people I know who have them. They are a good combination of dry performance (although there's more sidewall flex than in the stock Contis), weather performance, and tread life. I think that they are the only all-season tire to earn the mountain and snowflake designation for snow performance.
I paid about $195 a tire in 225/40-18 at a local tuner/shop...
-JPC
I paid about $195 a tire in 225/40-18 at a local tuner/shop...
-JPC
11-07-2004, 06:19 PM
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I picked up the Continental Extreme Contact's
as the seemed to be a little better in the snow and I figured that since I was already compromising from a true winter tire, then a winter biased all season tire would be a better solution for me. Also, I had the Cont EC on my BMW 328 and was happy with the performance.
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11-08-2004, 06:14 AM
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Dunlop SP5000 is a good choice, too.
11-08-2004, 08:54 AM
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I wouldn't recommend these for him.
Seems like he's interested in a high performance all season to run year round. The WR's just don't cut it as a high performance tire. They are an all season, which, as you pointed out, carried that mountain and snowflake symbol for winter driving.
The only issue he might have is driving up to Tahoe in poor weather conditions where they might require winter tires. No high performance all-season will qualify as a winter tire.
So, he has to decide...is he willing to settle for something good in the dry, and adjust his travel times so he's not driving in weather that would require winter tires...OR...is he willing to sacrifice year round performance for the convenience of being allowed to drive to Tahoe in most weather conditions?
The only issue he might have is driving up to Tahoe in poor weather conditions where they might require winter tires. No high performance all-season will qualify as a winter tire.
So, he has to decide...is he willing to settle for something good in the dry, and adjust his travel times so he's not driving in weather that would require winter tires...OR...is he willing to sacrifice year round performance for the convenience of being allowed to drive to Tahoe in most weather conditions?