View Poll Results: Best All-Around ALL SEASON tires?
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The DEFINITIVE All-Season Tire Thread...
11-11-2012, 10:49 PM
#201
Finally got the chance tonight to take my 2002 Maxima Auto on 235/45/17 Continental Extreme Contact DWS up into the snow. Even with my messed up suspension/bushings the car felt more planted. I was able to speed up and pass slower vehicles in the snow/slush going uphill (along i-90 to Snoqualmie pass) all the while without feeling overly nervous about losing control.
Then I turned around and went downhill and was still able to blow by vehicles in the middle lane going 45 or so, still felt secure knowing I could slow down, steer and speed up without losing control.
Additionally going downhill the snow went back to rain and I skipped across puddles without any fear of hydroplaning. Car did get squirrely but nothing too bad.
08-18-2013, 04:56 PM
#202
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08-20-2013, 08:15 AM
#203
Soft sidewall means you wont be taking corners all that extreme or you will putting a lot of stress on the tire's sidewall. Leads to cracking and premature wear of the tire. High Performance all season tires are all about trade off. My Goodyear Eagle GTs are still really enjoyable after 18k on them. They're still relatively quiet (gotten louder over time though), and still stick to the pavement. They're down to about 6-7/10 treadwear, so they wear pretty well, and I'd be happy to get 40k out of em.
08-13-2014, 05:37 PM
#204
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I previously ran through 3 sets of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus's (245/45ZR18 96v) over the life of my 2008 SE and swore by them. Unfortunately when I traded in my car last month 
I discovered they don't make them anymore. So, on the 2014 SV Premium - best damn ultra high performance all season tires ever are the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3's - 245/45/ZR18XL 100Y - awesome, awesome ride. Comfortable, quiet, handling is the ish. I smile every time I get behind the wheel. Max owners know the car outperforms many on the road and you need a damn good tire. Go with Michelin!
I discovered they don't make them anymore. So, on the 2014 SV Premium - best damn ultra high performance all season tires ever are the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3's - 245/45/ZR18XL 100Y - awesome, awesome ride. Comfortable, quiet, handling is the ish. I smile every time I get behind the wheel. Max owners know the car outperforms many on the road and you need a damn good tire. Go with Michelin!
09-18-2017, 05:42 PM
#205
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Interesting thread. I'll have to see how many of these previously recommended tires are still available. I finally got the chance to drive my car in the rain yesterday and was very disappointed in how easy it wanted to hydroplane, and the tires that are on it (Goodyear RS-A) are nearly new...pretty much full tread.
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