I recommend that size, and to that list would add the Pirelli P7 Cinurato all season Plus II -- I just put them on they've been great for road noise and ride quality
Good tires are good tires. The Michelin’s are Z-rated tires that grip better than most other tires, plus they are great in wet weather too. I have them here in Florida and they’re amazing in the rain. If the price is good, you’re not missing out.
That's not quite right. An all season tyre is always going to be a compromise. In the wet their performance at lower temperature can be better than a summer tyre but in the dry the summer tyre is better. Depends what you want from a tyre I guess and your local climate but you do miss out on performance with an all season tyre.
I understand that speaking in generalities, that is the case. However, the Michelin PS A/S 4 is a fantastic tire. Period. And it usually costs quite a bit less than its summer counterpart as they're basically completely different tires. So it's not like I had the choice between the same tire in A/S or Summer at the same price and chose A/S. I chose the best tire for the price -- incredible traction in both dry and wet, long life, quiet operation, super responsive. I encourage anyone to check it out as a good option.
I know we all think of L.A. as warm and sunny. But you have to remember that there is skiing in the mountains not too far away. Big Bear is only 2-5 hours away, depending on traffic (yes, the traffic is as bad as you think). There are also times you have to drive on sand and other unpaved surfaces. So having all-season tires actually does make sense there. When I lived there, I always had all-seasons, and never had to worry if my tires are up to whatever I encountered.
i'd rather have an all-season tire that can do .9Gs in the dry, .8Gs in the wet, than a summer tire that does 1G in the dry, .7Gs in the wet.
Your tyres, your choice but if it's dry more often than it's wet I don't think that's logical - all the more so when it's got to be both cold and wet for the all season to work better.
I'm waiting for costco to have $150 off 4 bridgestone turanza quiettrack. 80k mile warranty. Way better than the stock ecopia tires
