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[PrincessSean]

(re-asking... accidentally posted this in the 1M tires forum)

My TPM sensor went off last week and I got the tire re-inflated and the other day the TPM sensor went off again. I think it means I need new tires.

I need a good all around tire for a daily driver. From the looks of it, everyone loves the PSS. (Pilot Super Sport?) I do not drive that aggressively so do not need the absolute best most expensive tires. I want a set that are all season, will last reasonably well and are priced not super high.

Also, what do people do without RFT nor a spare? I know there is AAA but I just feel better knowing I can get myself to a garage.

[Pig Farmer]

First, check to see if any of the nuts on your valve stems are loose. I had a reoccurring low pressure warning and found that one of the valve stems had loosened causing a slow leak.

As for tires, I would strongly consider the PSSs. They have remarkable wet & dry grip for a street tire. They're quiet and their sidewalks are relatively firm compared to some of the competition. This will make sense to you when switching from RFTs. With some tires, the sidewalls are so soft that the car will feel a bit spongy with the relatively soft OEM suspension. And While the PSSs appear more expensive, I have found that they last at least 30% longer than the low cost alternatives. Keep this in mind and factor in the additional cost mounting, balancing and performing an alignment each time you replace tires and the PSSs don't seem so expensive.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by PrincessSean

(re-asking... accidentally posted this in the 1M tires forum)

My TPM sensor went off last week and I got the tire re-inflated and the other day the TPM sensor went off again. I think it means I need new tires.

I need a good all around tire for a daily driver. From the looks of it, everyone loves the PSS. (Pilot Super Sport?) I do not drive that aggressively so do not need the absolute best most expensive tires. I want a set that are all season, will last reasonably well and are priced not super high.

Also, what do people do without RFT nor a spare? I know there is AAA but I just feel better knowing I can get myself to a garage.

1. I love my PSSs, but they are far from all season. Keep looking.

2. Sans run-flats, I bought this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Slime-Road...r-Kit/14254132 Order on line, pick up in store. It's twice as expensive if you take it off the (same) shelf the order on line person grabs it from.

[3002 tii]

Conti DWS, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Bridgestone RE700AS

[vivanapoli806]

If u want all seasons then michelin pilot sport as/3. They out performed many high performance summer tires in both wet and dry grip. I just installed mine this past weekend. I paid $843 for 225/255 set

[VMRWheels]

+1 for the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3. It's supposed to be a great option for an all-season.

[PrincessSean]

I live in Seattle and while it barely snows here, it does hit freezing in the winters and I do not have the space to store summer/winter tires.

I think I will go for the Pilot Sport A/S 3 and get the repair kit too.
Also looks like Michelin provides road side assistance for their tires.

[fboutlaw]

+1 Michelin AS3's.

Like them significantly more than Conti DW, Michelin PSS, Bridgestone RE50's. You wont be disappointed.

[EL937]

Was looking for same info - thanks!

[miiipilot]

I have Goodyear F1 A/S. They are great...survived this winter fine.

Nice A/S tires. I would've gone with Mich AS3 if I was keeping the car.

[TheSt|G]

Definitely the Michelin Pilot A/S 3 if you want a better all around tire. Wear rating is absurd on them.

[motorchimp]

+1 on the Michelin pilot a/s3, put them on my 135is a month or so back and love them. Rating is 45k miles and they have deeper threads than the RFTs that came on mine.

[1descending]

Can you guys share more about the A/S3? The only knock on them I have heard is road noise, but are they noisier than the stock Bridgestone RFTs?

[motorchimp]

I stayed with stock tire width on mine. I did think they were a tad louder than my stock bridgestones, but my wife disagreed. In any case after about 1000 miles on mine I don't notice any road noise from them. The biggest difference I've noticed is how much cushier the ride is compared to the RFTs. Steering feel also goes down a notch but it isn't bad. The RFTs would get hooked on any size groove in the pavement and steer the car off center, the PAS3s don't do that. One thing I also have noticed is the tire pressure makes a pretty big difference in steering feel with the PAS3s. Even 1 or 2 psi.

[PrincessSean]

I have gotten the A/S 3 over the weekend and so far the car feels super different.
A lot smoother and it feels like the car has a lot easier time putting power on the road too.
One thing to note is that Michelin does seem to have road side assistance on the tires if you get a flat.
I also spent a bit more to purchase accidental damage warranty for all 4 tires. I have had too many tires issues due to pot holes to not.

[Isdaako]

Thanks for the thread. I'm due for new tires and was looking for insight.

[bbbbmw]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

1. I love my PSSs, but they are far from all season. Keep looking.

2. Sans run-flats, I bought this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Slime-Road...r-Kit/14254132 Order on line, pick up in store. It's twice as expensive if you take it off the (same) shelf the order on line person grabs it from.

This made me laugh - further evidence that WMart is a Chinese Flea market:

The Slime Smart Spair Emergency Tire Repair is a vital kit that includes everything you will need for repairing your flat tire. With tire sealant and 12volt inflator, this flat tire repair kit can do the needful in fixing up your tire just within 15 minutes. This auto tire repair kit features a unique portable design that makes it easy to carry the kit with you during your travel. The compressor of this kit has built-in pressure gauge that acts with full force, and the locking nozzle of the air hose helps to pump in the required amount of air. This emergency tire repair kit will be found really useful in times of long journey. The 12volt tire inflator with gauge contains 16oz of Slime tire sealant liquid, and the kit also includes two adapters, one ball needle and air valve with easy removable tight cap.

[PrincessSean]

Now now... the Chinese do not have a monopoly on bad English. It is pretty universal. In fact even in the US we have plenty of people who speak just as poorly!

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by PrincessSean

Now now... the Chinese do not have a monopoly on bad English. It is pretty universal. In fact even in the US we have plenty of people who speak just as poorly!

And some examples can be seen here in this forum.

[135ivert]

Originally Posted by bbbbmw

This made me laugh - further evidence that WMart is a Chinese Flea market:

.. can do the needful in fixing up your tire just within 15 minutes. ..

I've found "do the needful" to be a quite common phrase among my co-workers from India. Regardless, you would think that they would have a native English speaker proofing their copy.

[Isdaako]

I ended up going with the A/S 3's as well. No regrets so far.

[Pyrat 2]

Make sure you don't mistake an all season tire for one that is acceptable in the snow. Since your in Seattle a/s makes sense. Tire Rack is a great resource for reviews and customer experience with different tires.