Just made the switch from runflats to Pilot A/S Plus

baege · 09-27-2009, 04:44 PM

Went with a high performance all-season to ensure I can make short trips in light snow over the winter.

My impressions so far:

more compliant ride and slightly better steering feel, overall limits feel about the same

I wondered about tire pressure?

Shall I follow the 33 front, 39 rear which was recommended for the run flats?

chickdr · 09-28-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ONLYZ4COUPE IN GTA

Went with a high performance all-season to ensure I can make short trips in light snow over the winter.

My impressions so far:

more compliant ride and slightly better steering feel, overall limits feel about the same

I wondered about tire pressure?

Shall I follow the 33 front, 39 rear which was recommended for the run flats?

Don't know about pressures. If 18" the Z4M with standard tires is 32/32

pbdm4k · 09-30-2009, 11:03 AM

RWD car? All seasons in snow?
Drive slow. It's winter tires or nothing IMHO.

Rustycat · 09-30-2009, 11:17 AM

I suggest that you try different tire pressures to find one that feels best. I recently purchased some Hankook V12s, and had them over inflated. As a consequence of my over inflating, I was disappointed in their performance, espec. grip characterisitcs. After talking and reading more with others I ended up with 32 fronts and 30 rears. I now am a big fan of the V12s and think they are an excellent tire and recommend them.
Regards,
Lew

chickdr · 10-01-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rustycat

I suggest that you try different tire pressures to find one that feels best. I recently purchased some Hankook V12s, and had them over inflated. As a consequence of my over inflating, I was disappointed in their performance, espec. grip characterisitcs. After talking and reading more with others I ended up with 32 fronts and 30 rears. I now am a big fan of the V12s and think they are an excellent tire and recommend them.
Regards,
Lew

So you like the Hankooks? I am strongly considering them as a replacement for the OEM Conti's. You think the Hankooks are an improvement over the Conti's?

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Rustycat Private First Class 17 Rep 141 Posts Drives: z4mc Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	I suggest that you try different tire pressures to find one that feels best. I recently purchased some Hankook V12s, and had them over inflated. As a consequence of my over inflating, I was disappointed in their performance, espec. grip characterisitcs. After talking and reading more with others I ended up with 32 fronts and 30 rears. I now am a big fan of the V12s and think they are an excellent tire and recommend them. Regards, Lew
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