Pilot Super Sport vs A/S 3?
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not to brag but I did 200mph (6 runs) and wore out all 4 tires to the cords and these were factory installed 20" yokohama. Tires was fairly new at the time all 4 wore on the very inside almost unnoticable. Point is that tires are going to wear at that speed no matter what the rating are. I have never done that speed again. i did hit 190 but the got a dong and message that said coolant temp too hot. needless to say i let off. weird thing is temp needle never left 200 degrees
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If you are looking for the best ride quality, go with the AS/3. All seasons will have a softer ride because the tread blocks are a bit more spread out, cushioning the bumps. You will however give up a bit of cornering performance over the Super Sport if that's the route you take. I can tell you that reviews we have received on the AS/3 so far have for the most part been very good for cornering.
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If you are looking for the best ride quality, go with the AS/3. All seasons will have a softer ride because the tread blocks are a bit more spread out, cushioning the bumps. You will however give up a bit of cornering performance over the Super Sport if that's the route you take. I can tell you that reviews we have received on the AS/3 so far have for the most part been very good for cornering.
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DrD, just mounted the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and they feel really good. Quieter than the OEM Pirelli P Zero and they feel more connected to the road. Hard braking seems to have more grip/slows down faster. Turn in is smoother too. Pressures are set at 47F/44R.
BEWARE: They were JUST mounted so they really need about 500 miles to settle in, so take all the above with a HUGE 'grain of salt'. Will chime back in here in a month or two with final thoughts and pressure settings as I might go down a touch to 45F/42R.
ADDED: Settled on 44F and 40R rear pessures.
BEWARE: They were JUST mounted so they really need about 500 miles to settle in, so take all the above with a HUGE 'grain of salt'. Will chime back in here in a month or two with final thoughts and pressure settings as I might go down a touch to 45F/42R.
ADDED: Settled on 44F and 40R rear pessures.
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Nice...do keep us posted as its good to have options vs OE Pzero.
What was the damage for the set and did they balance out with minimum weights added?
J
What was the damage for the set and did they balance out with minimum weights added?
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DrD, just mounted the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and they feel really good. Quieter than the OEM Pirelli P Zero and they feel more connected to the road. Hard braking seems to have more grip/slows down faster. Turn in is smoother too. Pressures are set at 47F/44R.
BEWARE: They were JUST mounted so they really need about 500 miles to settle in, so take all the above with a HUGE 'grain of salt'. Will chime back in here in a month or two with final thoughts and pressure settings as I might go down a touch to 45F/42R.
BEWARE: They were JUST mounted so they really need about 500 miles to settle in, so take all the above with a HUGE 'grain of salt'. Will chime back in here in a month or two with final thoughts and pressure settings as I might go down a touch to 45F/42R.
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DrD, A/S3 should be fine.
J, they balanced well with minimal weighs needed. Price was about $125 more than Tire Rack but that included balancing and of course no shipping cost needed. The $75 REBATE begins April 15. Date code on tires were around 50 week of 2013.
J, they balanced well with minimal weighs needed. Price was about $125 more than Tire Rack but that included balancing and of course no shipping cost needed. The $75 REBATE begins April 15. Date code on tires were around 50 week of 2013.
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You were lucky to get that many miles out the P Zero IMO. Do let us know what you think if the ride.
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. I was just about to order the A/S3's but I would prefer the Pilot super sports.
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IMO the A/S3 are ideal for the wife's car because they ride better and last longer. You will give up some ultra speed and a little grip but unless the ole lady is a tire sliding drag queen she won't miss em.
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"unless the ole lady is a tire sliding drag queen" Uhhh...no Mel...I don't think so unless her transgender operation was wildly successful.
Your right about the A/S3 tire in my application. I don't thrash her vehicle...any more!
.Your right about the A/S3 tire in my application. I don't thrash her vehicle...any more!