[suntigenAGAIN]

Hi all:<p>My 18 month old S60 is in need of new tires (yeah, I know.. I'm hard on the rubber).<p>I wasn't all that thrilled with the stock Pirelli's which came woth the 17" wheels.<p>I'm thinking about getting Michilan Pilot Sport A/S tires.<p>They're a little spendy, but I think the tire will make a HUGE difference in handling on the already fabulous S60 w/DSTC.<p>Has anyone had any experience with the S60 and this tire? How about other tires such as a better quality Pirelli, or Bridgestone?<p> - matthewk <--- had to register again, I can't seem to get my password to work with my old username. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emsad.gif" BORDER="0">

 

[Mr. T5]

Re: Tires on a T5 S60? (suntigenAGAIN)

Bridgestone S03 is the best performance tires out there

 

[Iceman]

Re: Tires on a T5 S60? (Mr. T5)

There have been reports that the Pilot Sport A/S are larger in OD than other tires of the exact same size so rubbing may be a problem.<p>Pat

 

[suntigenAGAIN]

Re: Tires on a T5 S60? (Iceman)

That would certainaly fall into the "not good" catagory.<p>Do you know of any way I might confirm these reports of scraping? <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emsmile.gif" BORDER="0"><p> - matthewk

 

[coladin]

Re: Tires on a T5 S60? (suntigenAGAIN)

When I picked up my 02 T5, I swapped the P7s with a tire that I know well and happens to be cheap, the Dunlop SP8000 and I noticed that it transformed the car's ride - more nervous, in a good way as far as better reactions to steering input, quieter and absolutely better braking.<p>Check it out as it also looks great on the rim, there is slight rubbing when performing a U-turn but that is nothing to serious.

 

[snoogans]

Re: Tires on a T5 S60? (coladin)

U-Turn? whats that????

 

[S.R.]

Re: Tires on a T5 S60? (snoogans)

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>U-Turn? whats that????<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><p>Without the red slash in it. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emsmile.gif" BORDER="0"><p><IMG SRC="http://members.aol.com/rmoeuradot/200x200/reg/R3-4.gif" BORDER="0"><p>-Drew

 

[suntigenAGAIN]

Re: Tires on a T5 S60? (suntigenAGAIN)

OK... I ended up getting the Michilen Sport Prima (or something like that)...<p>I have to say... thse tires are amazing... ther is a HUGE difference in the handling and breaking of the car.<p>There is no tire rub (as was reported)... in fact even in sharp U-Turns, when the stock Pirelli's would rub... these tires do not.<p>I'm thrilled... it's like driving a new car!<p> - matthewk

 

[Carl Sims]

Re: Tires on a T5 S60? (suntigenAGAIN)

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>OK... I ended up getting the Michilen Sport Prima (or something like that)...<p>I have to say... thse tires are amazing... ther is a HUGE difference in the handling and breaking of the car.<p>There is no tire rub (as was reported)... in fact even in sharp U-Turns, when the stock Pirelli's would rub... these tires do not.<p>I'm thrilled... it's like driving a new car!<p> - matthewk<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><p>I'm not surprised to hear this. The stock Pirellis are not suitable for any type of spirited driving. I felt the same way you do when I swapped out my original tires for some Kumho Ecsta 712s. The difference was night and day. Congrats.

 

[jthanki]

Re: Tires on a T5 S60? (Carl Sims)

Hmmm so its not just me with the tyre rub with the stock pirellis on my t5 01.. i told the salesman about ti a week ago, he said it shouldnt rub (and i agree, not from a stock car) and told me to bring it in to have a check. You htink i can getthe dealership to change the tyres for me ?