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Warren N.CA
10-30-2007, 03:48 PM
Have Bridgestone Potenza G009 coming off. These have been OK but not great. How about Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S for my 15" Basketweaves?
nizmainiac
10-30-2007, 03:52 PM
pilot exalto's don't last that long as they're quite soft, try a continental
Warren N.CA
10-30-2007, 04:49 PM
Yeahbut, yeahbut, I like tires that don't last long because they usually handle better than long wearing ones. And I enjoy the experience of getting new tires, even though my bank account doesn't enjoy it ;~P (Hand-crafted emoticon).
Russell
10-30-2007, 04:53 PM
How long? I heard they last 40,000 miles or more.
nizmainiac
10-30-2007, 05:34 PM
mine lasted just about a year, and i only do 6000 miles a year, but luckily for me at that time i was working in a tyre centre so i got them at cost price, i soon replaced them with bridgestone pole position s03's
bubba966
10-30-2007, 06:56 PM
BFG Traction T/A's V rated.

Put those on a friends '95 525iT. Really nice tires, and they're around $90/each at Costco if I remember right in 225/60/15.

I'd say Pilot Sport A/S, as I love those on my car, but they don't make 'em in a 15". Traction T/A is next best (for all season) in my opinion.
philbyil
10-31-2007, 01:54 PM
Great tire.....very quiet and grippy...excellent in the wet :D
cary
10-31-2007, 03:31 PM
Great tire.....very quiet and grippy...excellent in the wet :D

Yoko AVS Db's have been discontinued. :(

It depends on what he wants out of a tire:

Cheap- Khumo Ecsta ASX $50 per tire and good value.

Great All Season Performance- The Continental Contiextreme Contact at $80 a tire.

Best Dry weather performance and good Rain- BFG Gforce Sport $90 per tire.


Overprice, ok handling, horrible treadwear tire- the Dunlop SP5000 $86 per tire.
JD525IA
10-31-2007, 03:52 PM
Great tire.....very quiet and grippy...excellent in the wet :D


Mine were quite the little "hummers", meaning that at highway speeds they would sort of make a humming noise like a beehive. Very soft, yet noisy....I didn't quite get that.

I replaced them with Toyo Proxes S4's. They have been an excellent tire, quiet, durable, and impressive handling in all conditions. I also see a lot of SUV's around town with them, but in a lot bigger size. I'm running 17" rims, but the ride is good.

When I get new rubber, I'm getting them again. The are about $150 each mounted.

JD
Ross
11-01-2007, 07:51 AM
Have Bridgestone Potenza G009 coming off. These have been OK but not great. How about Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S for my 15" Basketweaves?
Why would you consider all season tires in Cali.? Do you guys even know what "seasons" are?
Buy some sticky directional tires and enjoy.
Qube
11-01-2007, 11:20 AM
Hell ya. UHP summers... and enjoy the ride! ;)
philbyil
11-01-2007, 04:41 PM
Hi Cary,
Well, yes and no re the AVS dB's....;)

Try this linky.....

http://superbuytires.com/tires/model/Yokohama/AVS+dB+S2/

Dunno about price considerations....I'd rather pay up a little for tires.
cary
11-01-2007, 06:41 PM
Hi Cary,
Well, yes and no re the AVS dB's....;)

Try this linky.....

http://superbuytires.com/tires/model/Yokohama/AVS+dB+S2/

Dunno about price considerations....I'd rather pay up a little for tires.

I love the AVS DB's but for those prices, not even worth it. He can get he Conti tires for $80 per piece, and he can get the Michelin Exalto for $123 which is a better tire.