saw my earlier thread about Sears being nice to me and swapping my MXM4s for Pilot A/Ss because of two defective tires.

Now the simple question, pointed only to those who replaced the stock Potenzas with the Pilot A/Ss: did your ride quality and noise level suffer when you installed the Pilot A/S or was it the inverse, are the Pilot A/S better in ride and quality and noise level than the Potenzas?

Obviously the question applies if yu also retained stock or near-stock sizing....please specify if you changes sizes as well

Much obliged
Galo

 

BUMP

 

Yeah I changed the Potenzas for the Pilot A/S in 245/35/19. The noise increased a bit and the ride is a bit harsh (probably due to the narrow sidewall), but their rain performance is worth it. I used to just about hydroplane every time I was riding the ruts on the Banfield. It was amazing how much better these tires are in every condition than the stockers.

 

I didn't notice any difference in ride quality or noise when I switched from the Potenzas to the Pilots. I kept the same original size of 225/50/17.

 

I switched my potenzas for PS A/S (225/50-17) and the ride quailty improved by a ton. The noise was somewhat odd. On certain types of pavements, they would howl up to a certain speed and quit. It isnt horrilby loud, esp if you have the radio on, but it is noticable. If you have any questions, I have had many sets of these on 3 different cars, and would love to share my info. Later

-Mike

 

Same the noise increased especially the howling on certain pavement types. Also if you ever hit upwards of 120 its LOUD!!!!!!! It seems to have quieted down some since I got a little wear on them, but Im not sure if it did for a fact quiet down or I got used to it.

 

Yea, it was pretty freakin loud. 145 in my 03 and I had to turn the radio all the way up