Best Ultra Performance Tires
#21
12-30-2018, 10:13 AM
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#22
12-30-2018, 10:38 AM
I'll throw my two cents in...I found a good deal on a set of almost new Pirelli Pzero N1s, 255/35/20 front and 305/30/20 rear. I'm loving them so far. Not only do they look great and aggressive but the handling, traction, and stability is much improved...and surprisingly, the overall ride quality has improved. I was expecting a summer performance tire to make things a bit more harsh but quite the contrary. I can feel the road but its never harsh. For reference, I was running Bridgestone Potenza All Seasons before (came with the car from dealer) with tons of tread life left, so its not like I'm comparing old worn tires to new ones.
I am very happy, especially with the price. Maybe next year we'll see if the Michelins really are that much better.
I am very happy, especially with the price. Maybe next year we'll see if the Michelins really are that much better.
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04-26-2019, 06:31 PM
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Conti's extreme contact are all season - I like them; excellent grip in dry conditions - tires don't squeal; very good grip in rain too; OK in snow with weights in trunk; less expensive than the gold standard Michelins; Conti's have longevity; My protocol has always been sticky short life summer tires & Hakkapelita (hockey-pucks) in winter. This is a decent compromise.
#24
05-29-2019, 03:18 PM
I’ve had those too, and thought they were the best all round tires I’ve ever had. I also tried Pirelli P Zero A/S and while they rode and handled OK, they had chronic issues with flat spotting and vibration that never quite went away.
#25
05-29-2019, 04:19 PM
I replaced the original Pirelli tires on my 2015 XJ with Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tires this past Summer. Based on my experience, I can attest to these Michelin tires not being good for colder and wet conditions. I took the car to the dealership thinking something was wrong with the alignment/steering hardware when I started experiencing odd symptoms. When making slow turns (in parking lots, out of the driveway, etc.), the front end feels like it is sliding on wet leaves. Everything checked out okay with the vehicle. I have since realized the slipping phenomenon only happens when it is cold (20’s-30’s degrees F) and especially when combined with wet, not necessarily icy, conditions. I’ve never experienced this condition with any other tires. My mistake for not researching enough I guess, but a warning to anyone looking for tires that might see cooler conditions.
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