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Old 03-13-10, 11:29 AM
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Default Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus

Anyone have these on their SC?
I am planning to remove the RFT soon and would like to know they like these tires. The previous A/S only received a fair review from Consumers Reports.
I will be carrying a space saver spare only on long trips.

Also recently purchased the 8 yr. 75K Lexus Platinum Extended Warranty from Troy in MA for $1880.
Old 03-13-10, 03:07 PM
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lots of past conversations on what are the best replace standard tires.
the pilot sport a/s seems to be the champ.
I've got them and they're great.
do a search and dig into what we've found.
try 'pilot sport, sc430.'
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Costco has them 70 off if you buy four, installed with warranty $1000 out the door. CR rates them as the best tire you can get for high performance. They are one of the few with a tread warranty 55K miles. I was about to buy a set, but the guy I just bought wheels from sold me tires with them. Falkens. Much rather have the pilots.
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Ive got michelin pilot sport 2s (summer) and they're really good tires. lots of grip way better than run flats
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I have a set on my wife's GS. After around 5K miles they are loud around 60 mph. It's rather annoying. My ContiExtreme DWS are much quieter. The Bridgestone 960 AS I had previously were more quiet as well.
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Gang-go to www.tires.com and read the reviews on it. Pretty nice reviews....about $100 more per tire than my Toyos. I wonder if you "feel" $100 more per tire?

I always ask myself that when I sip my Grey Goose versus mix with my Stoli(nichi) vodka too. mmmmmmmm interesting facts to ponder! LOL

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/rea...etail&pc=35216
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Originally Posted by KaiserSea1
Costco has them 70 off if you buy four, installed with warranty $1000 out the door. CR rates them as the best tire you can get for high performance. They are one of the few with a tread warranty 55K miles. I was about to buy a set, but the guy I just bought wheels from sold me tires with them. Falkens. Much rather have the pilots.
Costco is quoting $273 per tire plus tax now. No more rebate from Michelin ar the moment.
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I got mine at Discount for $249 each, then got a $70 rebate and a $50 rebate.

I like the A/S tires. Bob has the Yokos , but for some reason the Yokos do not feel good driving in the rain. I also like the fact these are supposed to be good for about 40-45 miles.

Also.. back to the spare issue. I got a 155/70/17 spare, I think from a 06 Toyota Camry.. fits well, and clears the calipers..$50.!
Katy
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Originally Posted by sc430guy
Ive got michelin pilot sport 2s (summer) and they're really good tires. lots of grip way better than run flats
I had a set of PS2's once. They are waaay better than the AS Plus. Actually, I consider the PS2 to be the best tire in the world. It does everything well and is not as loud as the AS Plus.
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I was given the option whether the standard pilots or pilots a/s.
the a/s have a more defined trend pattern for 'all season' (rain/snow) driving.
I'm in AZ, but you never know what conditions you'll be in, so I went with the a/s.
some have said they're a bit more noisy, but I haven't found that so.
very grippy.

happy with 'em.
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Originally Posted by jimmer!
I was given the option whether the standard pilots or pilots a/s.
the a/s have a more defined trend pattern for 'all season' (rain/snow) driving.
I'm in AZ, but you never know what conditions you'll be in, so I went with the a/s.
some have said they're a bit more noisy, but I haven't found that so.
very grippy.

happy with 'em.
I agree with you! Because of the rains, I wanted to make sure I had the grip when I need it.. The only reason I went with the A/S vs the other s2's
Katy
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Originally Posted by Ice350
I had a set of PS2's once. They are waaay better than the AS Plus. Actually, I consider the PS2 to be the best tire in the world. It does everything well and is not as loud as the AS Plus.
You're in FLA. I'm in NJ. Even though I don't take the SC out in rainy (during the winter or summer for that matter) weather, I can't take the chance with summer only tires in case I am forced to. I know not to use summer only tires in a wet (near freezing) weather. That us the only reason I will go with the A/S Plus.
I know that the A/S (not plus) only received a fair review from Consumer Reports. I don't know the Plus are rated.
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I've got the BF Goodrich g-force super sport A/S and love them. About $160 per tire.
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Took a nice 200+ mile trip yesterday to upstate NY on the new Michelin PS A/S plus yesterday. Wow! What an enjoyable ride compared to the Dunlop RFT's I originally had. I no longer cringe awaiting the hard thump when I go over a bump or a hole. I carried the space saver spare in the trunk. The roof was still able to retract. Looking forward to more trips.
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some addtional info. regarding RFT vs. Michelin (+ other brands)

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...s-regular.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...new-tires.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...012-tires.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...res-today.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...-sc-430-a.html


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