Re: S-02 tires

[NASIEG@xxxxxxx]

I also replaced my worn Michelins (Pilot MXX3) with the S0-2 PP's last week
on my M3 (225/45-17 front, 245/40-17 rear). I agree with your Impressions
although I don't know if it's fair (at least in my case) to compare a 
completely worn tire, to ones with full tread. I think new Michelins would
also be smoother compared to old ones because of the taller tread. For that
same reason I'm not able to push the S0-2's ( on dry pavement ) as hard 
as my old Michelins. I've been told that after the tread wears down they
are equal to the Pilots. 
It's supposed to rain this weekend and I will finally get to see for myself
if the S0-2's are as good as proclaimed in the wet.
 
Norm.
97 M3


<<  Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 20:18:45 -0500 (EST)
 > From: alexchia@domain.elided
 > Subject: S-02 tires
 > 
 ...
 > My first impressions are that they are really refined and quiet. Much, much
 > better than the Michelin Pilot HX's (195/60x14) that I was using
previously.
 Except for sharp transverse ridges, the ride is actually smoother and more
 comfortable, which probably says more about the Michelins (crap) than the
 S-02s. No tramlining either. Now I just have to watch out for accelrated rear
 inside tire wear and rotate every couple of thousand miles. 
 > 
 > I am just puzzled that the steering now feels a lot lighter. With the
 > bigger footprint, I would have thought that steering weight should
increase.
 Tire pressures are 31 psi all round and suspension has been aligned and
wheels
 balanced. 
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