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Old 02-08-13, 09:36 AM
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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S or Super Sport, which tire should i go with??
Old 02-08-13, 09:41 AM
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Super Sport for summer tires, and get blizzak tires for winter.
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^^^ well it doesn't snow it GA any more. trying to decide which tire to get because the super sport is only $25 difference
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Summer tires will crush all-seasons in performance, handling, and most importantly braking.

if you never drive in wet below 35 degrees get summer tires. Shouldn't even be a question.
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Super Sports!
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cool, just ordered the super sports for 196 each
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super sports work well in summer and winter btw.
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Nice!! Now where the hell did you find Super Sports for $196?
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i work at a shop and paid wholesale for it
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Just got some super sports yesterday as well. Love them so far!
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I have the Pilot Sport 4 All Seasons on my RWD and they are fantastic. At this power level you really don't need more. They're quiet, have lots of grip and can handle rain and stuff quite well.

Living in Canada, I wouldn't rely on them in the winter though. So I have X-ice xi3s for that.
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