[skelzy]

Yeah, I tell anyone interested in buying a used E46 M3 to be prepared to drop $1000-$1500 on tires every 15K on average.........

[EricSMG]

Originally Posted by Goody4

Expensive all-seasons and a beater. It's the worst of both worlds. Driving a compromised M3 or driving a....

You definitely don't have to justify anything to me, but, in this case, I'm totally

You have no idea what you're talking about.

I can all but guarantee that PS A/Ss are a much better overall tire than whatever you are currently running. They are simply outstanding tires... virtually identical to PS2s, which are arguably the best tire money can buy, overall.

[The Dough]

^ Virtually identical to PS2s? Thats hard to believe but I haven't driven on them so....

It seems like the PS A/S is a perfect match for your needs OP. Great write up and review. You were very thorough in explaining how you use the tires which is why they seem to be a perfect fit. Im sure some will find your review very useful. Since the M is my only car, I prefer the Max Performance in the summer and winter tire in the winter route.

Let us know how long those Michelins last.

[EricSMG]

Originally Posted by The Dough

^ Virtually identical to PS2s? Thats hard to believe but I haven't driven on them so....

Yes, as stated by the OP himself. I've used them as well on E36 Ms.

From a pure street perspective, they are incredible tires, just like they're summer cousins. Their max performance is indistinguishable from the PS2s on the street, simply because both tires' limits are far greater than can be extracted on the street.

In addition, since they are in fact Michelins, you get all of the other great aspects of these tires, such as comfort, low noise, consistent performance throughout the life of the tread, predictable limits... etc. These are things that make Michelins so great and in my experience, the best street tires money can buy. Every single other tire I've ever tried, ever, does not offer such a well-rounded package.

The only real trade-off of the A/Ss is less max grip, BUT you get longer life and a money back guarantee.

There is nothing *compromise* about them.

[ggs]

Thanks to the original reviewer - very helpful.

I live in Chicago and drive my M3 all through the winter, with 17" winter tires. Now that I have to switch back to summers, am debating whether I get 4 A/S that I can hopefully drive through winter, or 2 summer tires (my fronts are fine - rears are shot)

Has anyone who lives in a snow state driven exclusively their M3 on these A/S through winter? How did they do?

Thanks

[Makavelim3]

i see your point, those tires works for you becasue u have a certain situation. good review man !!

[MrTopaz]

Just ordered a pair for my rears. I was running PS2s all around, PS2s did not last long at all, so right now I'm running PS2 fronts and Michelin A/S on the rears. Cant tell a difference..Saved me about $350 to go with the A/S. Here in Michigan we get 100 degree days, -10 degree days, heavy rain or snow, or heavy sunshine.

[a14lee]

rparker,

thank you for a well thought out review with good information.

I was thinking of purchasing a set of michelin pilot sport wheels for my car as well. Like you, I drive in a spirited manner, but do not ever head out to the track. As such, I was considering getting a set of these all season tires as my "summer" tires since Michelin seems so confident about their treadware with the mileage warranty. In your past experience with the other michelin sport tires, what is your impression of the ride quality and noise from those tires compared to the new all seasons? I bought my car used with some winter/snow tires on them already, so I could go with the pure summer tires, but if street performance is same, and they last longer, I was thinking of the all seasons, as they are about 100 dollars cheaper than the summer tires at costco. The only trade offs might be noise/ride quality and track performance.

[rparker35]

Originally Posted by a14lee

rparker,

thank you for a well thought out review with good information.

I was thinking of purchasing a set of michelin pilot sport wheels for my car as well. Like you, I drive in a spirited manner, but do not ever head out to the track. As such, I was considering getting a set of these all season tires as my "summer" tires since Michelin seems so confident about their treadware with the mileage warranty. In your past experience with the other michelin sport tires, what is your impression of the ride quality and noise from those tires compared to the new all seasons? I bought my car used with some winter/snow tires on them already, so I could go with the pure summer tires, but if street performance is same, and they last longer, I was thinking of the all seasons, as they are about 100 dollars cheaper than the summer tires at costco. The only trade offs might be noise/ride quality and track performance.

Like I mentioned in my review and in some of my replies, I have had the opportunity to try out almost every type of Pilot Sport tire on a variety of different cars over the years. I have found that Michelin has been able to create ultra high performance all season tires that offer almost all of the benefits (grip, comfort, low noise, etc.) of the true summer ultra high performance tires. The original A/S tires were great and I have found these new A/S Plus tires to be even better. They ride well, look good, and offer low road noise. I have not had a chance to run them in 100 degree summer weather yet, but if they are anything like the original A/S tires they should work very well for you. The main unknown at this point is how long they will really last. Hope this helps your decision.

[GJGM3]

Nice write up on the tires.