Michelin Pilot Sport AS3 on M4?

CarlosC · 11-07-2015, 08:31 PM

I have a buddy wanting to swap out his summer tires during the winter with Pilot Sport A/S3s. Do you guys recommend these tires?

2015F80 · 11-07-2015, 10:00 PM

where does he live?

If it snows a lot: no because it's not really a winter tire.
As the name states: all season.

teefive · 11-08-2015, 11:33 AM

Awesome tire if no snow or ice is involved

CarlosC · 11-10-2015, 10:58 AM

Seattle, WA.

2000cs · 11-15-2015, 02:46 PM

Although I have a winter set mounted, I am thinking of putting these on my car for year-round use here. I don't need summer stickiness; I do need wet and cold traction.

I would think these fine in Seattle, unless the car goes to the mountains in winter. Maybe look for some northern reviews on tirerack?

I'm in central KY, and drive all over the state, including snow and mountains. But I have an X5 (Conti DWS All season) which can get me through up to about 16" of snow on the road.

2000cs · 11-15-2015, 02:55 PM

It seems this tire is better in cold/wet but not so good on snow or ice. The Conti DWS 06 is apparently better in snow and ice, but less sharp in the dry. So, as always preferences and condititions in your driving range determine the best choice for you.

CirrusSR22 · 11-15-2015, 06:13 PM

I'd lean more toward the Michelin Premier A/S if you want an all-season. The Pilot Sport A/S 3 won't do well in the snow or ice.

Or a performance winter tire would be a good option too.

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CarlosC Private 18 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	Michelin Pilot Sport AS3 on M4? I have a buddy wanting to swap out his summer tires during the winter with Pilot Sport A/S3s. Do you guys recommend these tires? Last edited by CarlosC; 11-07-2015 at 08:40 PM..
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2015F80 Second Lieutenant 131 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	where does he live? If it snows a lot: no because it's not really a winter tire. As the name states: all season.
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teefive Lieutenant 207 Rep 497 Posts Drives: G05 X5 40i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Awesome tire if no snow or ice is involved
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CarlosC Private 18 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	Seattle, WA.
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11-15-2015, 02:46 PM	#5
2000cs Captain 3510 Rep 1,004 Posts Drives: Potato Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Although I have a winter set mounted, I am thinking of putting these on my car for year-round use here. I don't need summer stickiness; I do need wet and cold traction. I would think these fine in Seattle, unless the car goes to the mountains in winter. Maybe look for some northern reviews on tirerack? I'm in central KY, and drive all over the state, including snow and mountains. But I have an X5 (Conti DWS All season) which can get me through up to about 16" of snow on the road.
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2000cs Captain 3510 Rep 1,004 Posts Drives: Potato Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	It seems this tire is better in cold/wet but not so good on snow or ice. The Conti DWS 06 is apparently better in snow and ice, but less sharp in the dry. So, as always preferences and condititions in your driving range determine the best choice for you.
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CirrusSR22 Major 342 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	I'd lean more toward the Michelin Premier A/S if you want an all-season. The Pilot Sport A/S 3 won't do well in the snow or ice. Or a performance winter tire would be a good option too.
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