Why I'm Buying Hankooks Instead of Pirellis...

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I went with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus, and think they're great. I'm not tracking the car yet, so they do their job on the street and allow for plenty of spirited driving from me without letting go. To me they're worth the jus shy of $1k I paid (for the purchase and mounting total, not just the rubber). Close to 3000 miles on them so far and they look fine.

My sister has a 99 that was in terrible need of some new tires last year. I got her a deal on some UHP A/S Kumhos and I have to say they seem just as capable as the Michelins for a good $300 less overall for the purchase and job. She doesn't drive the thing nearly enough, so they're likely going to hit their age limit before they wear due to mileage, but they're on my list of consideration for my next set, which, if I drive the car as much as I want to in the next year, I'll probably be looking for within the next year and a half or two.

I don't knock anyone on their tire choice, the only thing I say is be willing to spend the money, because if you cheap out too much, you'll get what you pay for. I don't live in perpetual summer, so I need A/S tires, because this car's no garage queen, and so long as the tires last decently and hold on to the ground, they're good in my book.