Question: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4

aliusa · 05-22-2023, 10:14 PM

I’ll be replacing the tires on my M5 Comp in next couple of months. Currently the car is riding on Michelin Pilot Super Sport (265 front and 295 rear on 20” wheels) and I’m not very impressed with these tires as there is barely enough traction in dry weather. In rain there is almost no traction.

So I’m thinking of going with Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires. I live in Washington DC area so we get all 4 seasons.

Anyone here has Pilot Sport AS4 or even AS3 on their ride? If yes, can you provide your experience whether you like them or not? How’s the traction? Etc.

TIA

cudakid03 · 05-23-2023, 11:20 AM

I went to the AS4 after my PS4s split around the circumference
(I'm assuming from temperature cycles but don't know for sure) So far, I've been very happy with the AS4. I'm sure there is a loss of performance compared to the PS4s but I don't notice it.

etnsandman · 05-24-2023, 09:33 PM

I can't speak to the AS4's, but I can recommend an awesome all season. I run Conti DSW06+ 275 front 305 rear on my Competition and they are awesome in all weather. Great value and handle the power pretty well using boost by gear to keep 1st and 2nd gears in check.

aliusa · 05-28-2023, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by etnsandman

I can't speak to the AS4's, but I can recommend an awesome all season. I run Conti DSW06+ 275 front 305 rear on my Competition and they are awesome in all weather. Great value and handle the power pretty well using boost by gear to keep 1st and 2nd gears in check.

I heard the Conti DSW06 are soft when it comes to cornering / handling. Is that true?

ricardofors68 · 05-28-2023, 08:17 PM

I have both of these brands on stock sizes and couldn't be happier with them. So far, I've taken the Michelins to club drives around back roads and no issues. Driven in the rain and felt very planted. I'm also in the DMV area.

etnsandman · 06-13-2023, 01:40 PM

I've felt the handling was pretty good on the DSW06+ tires. On the Dragon or hard mountain driving they will overheat after a while. But in normal usage they are fantastic. I'm shopping for tires now and I am probably getting another set.

05-22-2023, 10:14 PM	#1
aliusa Private First Class 86 Rep 102 Posts Drives: F10 M5 CP Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	Question: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 I’ll be replacing the tires on my M5 Comp in next couple of months. Currently the car is riding on Michelin Pilot Super Sport (265 front and 295 rear on 20” wheels) and I’m not very impressed with these tires as there is barely enough traction in dry weather. In rain there is almost no traction. So I’m thinking of going with Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires. I live in Washington DC area so we get all 4 seasons. Anyone here has Pilot Sport AS4 or even AS3 on their ride? If yes, can you provide your experience whether you like them or not? How’s the traction? Etc. TIA
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05-23-2023, 11:20 AM	#2
cudakid03 Private 101 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	I went to the AS4 after my PS4s split around the circumference (I'm assuming from temperature cycles but don't know for sure) So far, I've been very happy with the AS4. I'm sure there is a loss of performance compared to the PS4s but I don't notice it.
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05-24-2023, 09:33 PM	#3
etnsandman Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Maryville,TN iTrader: (0)	I can't speak to the AS4's, but I can recommend an awesome all season. I run Conti DSW06+ 275 front 305 rear on my Competition and they are awesome in all weather. Great value and handle the power pretty well using boost by gear to keep 1st and 2nd gears in check.
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05-28-2023, 08:17 PM	#5
ricardofors68 Lieutenant 326 Rep 535 Posts Drives: '15 F10 M5 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: DMV Area iTrader: (3)	I have both of these brands on stock sizes and couldn't be happier with them. So far, I've taken the Michelins to club drives around back roads and no issues. Driven in the rain and felt very planted. I'm also in the DMV area. __________________ '17 C7 Vette GS (bye) / '15 F31 328 ix (sold) / '08 E92 335i (sold)/ '08 E92 M3 (RIP)/'01 M5 (sold, sniff)/'07 M5 (sold)/ '15 M5
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06-13-2023, 01:40 PM	#6
etnsandman Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Maryville,TN iTrader: (0)	I've felt the handling was pretty good on the DSW06+ tires. On the Dragon or hard mountain driving they will overheat after a while. But in normal usage they are fantastic. I'm shopping for tires now and I am probably getting another set.
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