Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3...

Slynky · 10-02-2013, 08:22 AM

...I guess this is a new tire for '13.

Did a search but not getting correct search hits (seems to be showing pretty much anything with Michelin and pilot sport in the post).

So, is anyone using these?

I have an "out the door" price of $1,325 for the original sizes (245/275 - 19) as replacement from Discount Tire.

Tire Rack has them for $1,210 shipped to me (including road hazard ins.).

It looks like a wash because it will likely cost about $100 to do the swap.

The Michelin PSS (older tire) costs more and has a mileage of 30,000 whereas the one I list above has 45,000.

Comments?

(thanks)

DEpointfive0 · 10-02-2013, 08:28 AM

They are all seasons, so uou can't compare with the A/S+
And they are very new tires, so I wouldn't expect much in the way of reviews yet

Slynky · 10-02-2013, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

They are all seasons, so uou can't compare with the A/S+
And they are very new tires, so I wouldn't expect much in the way of reviews yet

Thanks for the reply.

Can't compare with the "A/S+"? What do you mean?

DEpointfive0 · 10-02-2013, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slynky

Thanks for the reply.

Can't compare with the "A/S+"? What do you mean?

My bad, too early in the morning. You can't compare All Seasons to PSSs, you can compare them to A/S+s though

If the A/S+ is the tire you want, I'd rather go A/S3. Newer, Michelin rates them as a better tire in every respect, and if you buy them from somewhere local. Which I mean, Costco, if you don't like them, you have a 30 day return policy from the manufacturer. And I say Costco because I bet they won't screw you for the install again

Slynky · 10-02-2013, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

My bad, too early in the morning. You can't compare All Seasons to PSSs, you can compare them to A/S+s though

If the A/S+ is the tire you want, I'd rather go A/S3. Newer, Michelin rates them as a better tire in every respect, and if you buy them from somewhere local. Which I mean, Costco, if you don't like them, you have a 30 day return policy from the manufacturer. And I say Costco because I bet they won't screw you for the install again

The A/S 3 (without the +) is the one I posted prices on. It's a new tire for 2013 (as far as I can tell). Not even heard of an A/S+.

Yeah, like you in SoCal, probably don't even need an all season. If it DOES rain in Atlanta, I just slow down to avoid hydroplane. And it rarely snows here (and if it did, I'd just drive the truck till it was gone). So, all I really need is a summer tire.

I asked because it was cheaper (than the older PSS Michelin) and had more mileage warranty on them.

Also, aren't all season tires louder on pavement?

DLSTR · 10-02-2013, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slynky

The A/S 3 (without the +) is the one I posted prices on. It's a new tire for 2013 (as far as I can tell). Not even heard of an A/S+.

Yeah, like you in SoCal, probably don't even need an all season. If it DOES rain in Atlanta, I just slow down to avoid hydroplane. And it rarely snows here (and if it did, I'd just drive the truck till it was gone). So, all I really need is a summer tire.

I asked because it was cheaper (than the older PSS Michelin) and had more mileage warranty on them.

Also, aren't all season tires louder on pavement?

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Tire Test - Evaluating All-Weather Performance Tires - Motor Trend WOT

Mimics the PSS in design but this is an all season tire. For actual max performance in your climate range get the Pilot Super Sport(PSS). Id consider this for my GTi but not my Z.

kenchan · 10-02-2013, 09:06 AM

all season tires are not in the same class as summer tires.

if you're going to drive in light snow, get continental DWS.

kenchan · 10-02-2013, 09:37 AM

all seasons are usually more quiet vs summers as they wear... afterall, they are basically sedan/wagon/minivan/hatchback tires.

Slynky · 10-02-2013, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

all seasons are usually more quiet vs summers as they wear... Afterall, they are basically sedan/wagon/minivan/hatchback tires.

Ouch !

ivtec07 · 06-10-2014, 07:52 AM

Hey Slynky, did you ever end up getting the A/S 3 tires? I'm considering them as replacements for the stock Potenzas when the winter comes. If you did, what do you think of them?

Guavazo · 06-10-2014, 07:53 PM

I just bought pair of 285/35/19 to replace stock rear tire, so far I have no complain but I have not put them under any hard test yet.

I feel it give me a nicer ride and defiantly more quieter I hope this helps.

10-02-2013, 08:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Slynky Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 595 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 17	Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3... ...I guess this is a new tire for '13. Did a search but not getting correct search hits (seems to be showing pretty much anything with Michelin and pilot sport in the post). So, is anyone using these? I have an "out the door" price of $1,325 for the original sizes (245/275 - 19) as replacement from Discount Tire. Tire Rack has them for $1,210 shipped to me (including road hazard ins.). It looks like a wash because it will likely cost about $100 to do the swap. The Michelin PSS (older tire) costs more and has a mileage of 30,000 whereas the one I list above has 45,000. Comments? (thanks) __________________ A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."

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DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	They are all seasons, so uou can't compare with the A/S+ And they are very new tires, so I wouldn't expect much in the way of reviews yet __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	all seasons are usually more quiet vs summers as they wear... afterall, they are basically sedan/wagon/minivan/hatchback tires. DEpointfive0 likes this.

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