September 2018
I decided simplify things a bit and sell my winter/summer wheel and tire setups and do the all-season thing.
I chose the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ based on the rave reviews and the fall rebate was enough to seal the deal. Since my area has very few major snow events and for the other 360 days of the year I wanted something as grippy and sporty as possible. I've run the DWS06 on several cars (great tire) but wanted to try something different this time around.
I've had the tires on the car for about 500 miles and here are my initial impressions:
Pros:
-Outstanding dry traction, for spirited around-town driving you probably won't miss a summer tire.
-Wet traction is strong and the tires let go in a predicable way.
-Good balance between comfort and responsive steering feel.
-A pronounced rim protector should help during those minor curb bumps and definitely make the tire looks meatier.
Cons:
-Tread noise is pronounced at highway speeds. It’s definitely one of the noisier tires I’ve ever used.
-Price is high but it’s hard to argue given the all-around performance
Observations:
-The tread pattern is pretty uninspiring to look at. While clearly not important compared to performance but the DWS06 or Comp-2 A/S certainly have the edge in that category.