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11-19-2022, 04:37 AM | #1 |
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anyone w/ michelin pilot sport a/s 4 vs primacy?
Going from RFT to non-RFT here. I'm looking for a big difference in comfort.
Love Michelin in past, so leaning strongly to them. Pilot Sport A/S 4 is of course "high performance" category, and Primacy is "grand touring" It is a longshot asking for someone with experience on both, but what the heck.... I like the idea of Pilot Sports having measurably best performance in braking, turning, wet. If they give a comfortable and not noisy ride, they are my ideal. If Pilot Sports are not very forgiving, and much harder over bumps and considerably noisier than Primacy, then i prefer Primacy. As i have to have sufficient comfort. The latest model i guess they call Primacy Tour A/S. appreciate any advice Thanks |
11-20-2022, 10:17 AM | #2 |
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I have ran both and I can tell you the pilot sports are way better especially because they are not run flats. The primacys are good but you will be satisfied with the pilot sports
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Thanks much for your response. So to confirm, you drove and are recommending Pilot Sport *ALL SEASONs*, right?
If comfort and noise isn't too much different than Primacy, i definitely want to get the better performance of the PS's. Thanks for confirming. |
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11-20-2022, 11:53 PM | #4 |
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In my opinion yes! Plus Im not a fan of run flats
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11-21-2022, 07:42 AM | #5 |
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I have the Pilot Sport All Seasons on my 535 and even with the M Performance suspension it is very comfortable. I don't think I'd want to go softer myself.
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11-29-2022, 09:06 AM | #6 |
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I have the A/S4. They definitely have a low hum, but nothing obtrusive.
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11-29-2022, 01:35 PM | #7 |
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Subscribed. Considering the AS4 for my next tire, even though I've still got a couple years on my current Indy 500's. The Firestones are not bad comfort wise, but not quite as silent as I'd like them to be.
Unspec, on a car like the 5 Series I'd expect a touring tire to be just about silent. At some speed does the tire noise get drowned out by wind noise, or is it always apparent? |
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put my AS4 on today. so far so good. felt very responsive. didn't drive far. going on a long trip soon and will report back.
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I'd like to know what sizes you have, which wheels they're mounted on, and a few pics showing the sidewall profile as well if you have time. |
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12-02-2022, 04:49 PM | #10 |
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I've been through 5 set of 4S and 3 set of AS4. They are very similar. 4S may be a tad bit more rough over bumps. As they wear down to about 3/10", they both are pretty bumpy and noisy. The rear last about 40K hwy miles. Front probably can last 100K but I always change the whole set.
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12-03-2022, 01:35 AM | #12 |
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i have 351m 19" wheels, and went with stock size 245/40/19.
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Are you planning to stick with these tires, or have you tried something else you like? |
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I meant 4S is more harsh over bumps. Glad you caught your typo! I run 4S on all of my vehicles but discount tire said it's discontinued so I jumped into A4S. |
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Pleased with my AS4 tires so far. No concern with tire noise, road imperfections are cushioned, and handling seems fine. I had left Michelin once for a different brand as it was "highly rated" tire online, and regretted it. Was not as comfortable. Being stuck with a harder tire for years is a drag. Sticking with Michelins.
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