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Kram420 Nov 18, 2002 02:18 PM
A GRAND for Pilot Sport A/S's??
 
I called Discount Tire and they said it would be approximately $1,000 for four new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's (235/50/17). Is there a cheaper wy to get my hands on these tires?

jjs Nov 18, 2002 02:20 PM
Re: A GRAND for Pilot Sport A/S's??
 
Originally posted by Kram420
I called Discount Tire and they said it would be approximately $1,000 for four new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's (235/50/17). Is there a cheaper wy to get my hands on these tires?
Call around? I mean like Sam's, COSTCO, even Sears? Pay attention to ads, etc? What about Tire Rack? It is hard to give advice if we don't know what you have already tried.

ajahearn Nov 18, 2002 02:30 PM
previous posts
 
there were a few previous posters who said costco had them for about $209/tire.

NikaL Nov 18, 2002 02:58 PM
Re: A GRAND for Pilot Sport A/S's??
 
Originally posted by Kram420
I called Discount Tire and they said it would be approximately $1,000 for four new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's (235/50/17). Is there a cheaper wy to get my hands on these tires?
I got 245/45/17 from Costco for $218 including Insurance, lifetime rotation and balancing

MS 2K1 AE Nov 18, 2002 03:03 PM
Re: A GRAND for Pilot Sport A/S's??
 
Originally posted by Kram420
I called Discount Tire and they said it would be approximately $1,000 for four new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's (235/50/17). Is there a cheaper wy to get my hands on these tires?
TireRack has them for $197 each...plus shipping, plus local mount/balance...so probably around $900 for the set.

Sears had a buy 3 get 1 free Michelin sale a few months ago...The tires were $201 each plus $19 for mount/balance/lifetime rotation. Just over $700 that way. They run a few promos like that a year, keep your eyes open.

jefferdy1 Nov 18, 2002 03:38 PM
You can also try Online Tires they had the tires for $186/ea. You can probably figure about $50 - $60 for shipping (all 4)

y sleep Nov 18, 2002 04:47 PM
Re: A GRAND for Pilot Sport A/S's??
 
Originally posted by Kram420
I called Discount Tire and they said it would be approximately $1,000 for four new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's (235/50/17). Is there a cheaper wy to get my hands on these tires?
Buy them before the bad weather starts to avoid hypdroplaning on the stock tires. I got mine at Sears for a little less than a thousand after all the extras and taxes were added. Money well spent.

releasedtruth Nov 18, 2002 05:20 PM
Are the pilots really THAT good? I've seen the reviews that love them, but is the difference that much over something like a Nitto or Kumho? Just asking is all, I'd spend the coin if it were worth it.

serin Nov 18, 2002 06:23 PM
Originally posted by jefferdy1
You can also try Online Tires they had the tires for $186/ea. You can probably figure about $50 - $60 for shipping (all 4)
hey. those are decent prices. i'll have to keep em in mind for my next set. if you can believe it, i'm on my FOURTH set of tires on my 2k. :(

y sleep Nov 19, 2002 10:54 AM
Originally posted by releasedtruth
Are the pilots really THAT good? I've seen the reviews that love them, but is the difference that much over something like a Nitto or Kumho? Just asking is all, I'd spend the coin if it were worth it.
Having driven in the thunderstorms with both the Potenzas and the Pilots, the difference is very noticeable. Considering the relatively small price difference between them, it is almost criminal we get the Potenzas as OEM tires. Also the tread wear is only 140 for the Potenzas and is 400 on the Pilots. The Pilots are a safer tire in the rain.

Step2kMax Nov 19, 2002 11:18 AM
Originally posted by y sleep


Having driven in the thunderstorms with both the Potenzas and the Pilots, the difference is very noticeable. Considering the relatively small price difference between them, it is almost criminal we get the Potenzas as OEM tires. Also the tread wear is only 140 for the Potenzas and is 400 on the Pilots. The Pilots are a safer tire in the rain.
I agree totally!!!!

Going from Potenzas to the Pilots on wet/rainy roads IMO is like night and day.

I too complained about the price before i got them but after 2 months/3k mi's - city/highway driving, i'm very happy with my choice.

Get them if you really need an great A/S tire.

Texasguy Nov 19, 2002 12:08 PM
Re: A GRAND for Pilot Sport A/S's??
 
Originally posted by Kram420
Is there a cheaper wy to get my hands on these tires?
Sir, I believe it is called a 5-finger discount:laugh:

Pony up....they are worth it. Get the 235/50/17....F the haters!!!


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