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    Default Preview: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3

    Michelin is debuting their new all season tire tonight, the Michelin Pilot Sport AS3. We've been invited once again for the event in New Orleans, checking out the release party, and Matt is there to try the tires out at NOLA motorsports park tomorrow.

    Here's the preview and the press release:
    http://www.beyond.ca/michelin-unveil...s-3/21393.html

    Edit - Review of the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 is up.

    A few quick pics:



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    But what about......


    i kid, i kid, these would be nice for the spring/fall as pilots are very good tires

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    I dunno if we'll get to test snow action in New Orleans, so we'll see tomorrow how they'll simulate low temperature/snow/ice testing, as Michelin promises that these tires are truly all season (including winter).

    Michelin has continues to impress over and over again with their new products the last couple of years. Their Pilot Super Sports are awesome, finally a tire that can handle my abuse without wearing out every 4000km's!
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    You might get a few snow cones in new orleans. It looks like the temp is in the mid teens. So you can't really test the tires in sub-zero temp like we get here.

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    Last edited by Cos; 12-31-2016 at 09:58 AM.
    Originally posted by adam c

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    I had the A/S 2 for my M3, hahaha but never actually drove them on snow.

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    This is the first all season tire that Michelin has specifically mentioned snow use. They must be confident haha.
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    Originally posted by Cos
    Was wondering why Matt went to New Orleans. Have fun buddy.
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    This is great timing for me! I plan to buy some good all-seasons before the end of the year and am heavily considering the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. Can anyone share a review of those? Costco will sell/mount them for $1000ish...I don't suppose we'd get the A/S 3's here before year end?

    I do not wish to argue A/S vs Winter tires. I agree that Winters are better. In my situation I have decided to go with All Seasons.
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    The A/S 3's won't be available until May or June.
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    Similar to Nokian WR? All weather plus? Actual 4 season tire.
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    If it performs real world like they are pitching it, then I know whats on the top of my list when it comes time for new rubber in the spring.

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    These tires are obviously not going to perform as well in the dry as the Super Sports but it would be nice to know how close they can get in an all-season tire.

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    They're definately targetting ultra high performance market for these all seasons. Michelin was demoing the tires on a 911 Turbo S, ZR1, Murcielago, and Ferrari 458 down in New Orleans.
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    Originally posted by 98type_r
    If it performs real world like they are pitching it, then I know whats on the top of my list when it comes time for new rubber in the spring.

    Originally posted by heavyD
    These tires are obviously not going to perform as well in the dry as the Super Sports but it would be nice to know how close they can get in an all-season tire.


    Quite curious as to what the results will be because I was thinking of getting the regular Super Sports for this summer.

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    They are putting the A/S 3 up against the following tires in wet and dry autocross.

    Continental ExtremeContact DW
    Pirelli P ZERO
    Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position
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    Originally posted by kenny
    They are putting the A/S 3 up against the following tires in wet and dry autocross.

    Continental ExtremeContact DW
    Pirelli P ZERO
    Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position
    I have run the Continental DW's and quite like them so if these A/S tires can outperform them I may have no need for two sets. The Dunlops that come stock with the STI suck ass.

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    Just got back last night and I have a ton of writing to do, but I need to quickly clarify a couple things.

    First, they're marketing it for light snow and were very clear to the Canadians that this likely would not be suitable as a year-round tire in our climate. However, that doesn't mean this tire doesn't belong in Canada for reasons you'll read about.

    Secondly, the A/S 3 was only tested against the summer tires in dry autocross, wet autocross was against other all-seasons.

    You guys will get all the info once I can get all this on paper but, spoiler alert, I'm likely going to be buying a set for the wife's GTI come summer.

    HeavyD, lucky you, the dry autocross was in an STi, haha.

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    Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Review

    I gotta say, the STi didn't handle the way that everybody makes it out to. Yeah, it was prone to understeer, but it wasn't too difficult to get it sideways around the auto-x track. Maybe it's different on the streets.

    Every time I go down to sea level I'm blown away at how much quicker some cars are. The G37 has been the most surprising yet. I've only driven the 370Z up here, but my god it was night and day.

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    Good read. What's the MSRP supposed to be on these?

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