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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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All Season Tires!

Any recommendations on good all season tires?? My goodyear RS-A have bulges in them I'm scared to drive. Every couple weeks my tire pressure sensor goes off telling me there is lower pressure in my tires and I have to fill them up. I was looking at the Pirelli Pzero Nero's. Any other ones good?
 
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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I have Kumho ASX all seasons on both my MINIs. They didn't cost an arm and a leg, and are supposed to not only wear well, but do well in slight snow [1"-3"] and foul weather.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by welshmenwillnotyield
I have Kumho ASX all seasons on both my MINIs. They didn't cost an arm and a leg, and are supposed to not only wear well, but do well in slight snow [1"-3"] and foul weather.
how about deeper snow? i got a buddy w/ an S4 that makes fun of cars w/o AWD so i kinda wanted something that handles in the snow pretty good.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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There are plenty of snow tires out there. Check out the thread on the fantastic sale by Discount Tire that ends tomorrow. Some of the snow tires there can be studded...I'd bet that that would make your friend green with envy.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 02:31 AM
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Check out Nokian tires, my sister has a set of Hakkapeliitta RSi on her 02 MC, but they are a little noisy. Time will tell, but their winter abilities are highly praised by a local tire shop, not to mention Nokian's own website. These look awesome and should handle old man winter, including dry days.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by djmatthewcooper
Any recommendations on good all season tires?? My goodyear RS-A have bulges in them I'm scared to drive. Every couple weeks my tire pressure sensor goes off telling me there is lower pressure in my tires and I have to fill them up. I was looking at the Pirelli Pzero Nero's. Any other ones good?
Please be aware of where you post- pick the correct forum.

This tread moved from Modifications/ Drivetrain to
Tires, Wheels & Brakes forum.

Search for other threads that have already discussed this topic extensively-
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t=season+tires

In 215/45-17
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S for $123
or
Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season for $130
would be good for street use.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by minihune
Please be aware of where you post- pick the correct forum.

This tread moved from Modifications/ Drivetrain to
Tires, Wheels & Brakes forum.

Search for other threads that have already discussed this topic extensively-
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t=season+tires

In 215/45-17
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S for $123
or
Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season for $130
would be good for street use.
From what I read, the Pirellis are not great in snow or wet even though they are A/S.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperMINIs
From what I read, the Pirellis are not great in snow or wet even though they are A/S.
The most recent tire rack comparison shows
PZero Nero M&S is competitive with other modern UHP All Season tires like Goodyear Eagle F1 AS and Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS, however wet handling wasn't as stellar as past tests like:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...ay.jsp?ttid=52

So it really depends on what comparisons are being made.

In the snow no All season tire is going to be as good as a winter tire so you just have to go easy a bit. PZero Nero M&S could be better for snow.
Customer ratings-
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...jsp?type=UHPAS
 
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