Pirelli or Michelin winter tires?
12-17-2013, 06:44 PM
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As much as I wanted to take the 991 out on my Michelin snows on Saturday, I did not. But I did take my Range Rover Sport on Pirelli Scorpion Winters, and the truck was great. There was ice and snow on the road, and it was not safe. But the truck was easily controllable and I never felt worried. I also drove my wife's Infiniti QX80 on Bridgestone Blizzaks. Those are supposed to be far better snow tires. I actually felt much better on the Pirellis than on the Blizzaks. That must say something about the quality of the Pirelli winter tires. I will take the 991 out when I can and see how the Michelins compare.
12-17-2013, 07:39 PM
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Well, once I got the car unstuck from the barnyard/driveway today, and slid out to the road by tiptoeing the throttle, I drove to the dealer because the wheel/tire combo I ordered was in. Michelin Alpin PA4s on 20s. Used the Techquipment discount so the price was a bit over $5k with center caps. My dealer installs for free and stores the summer tires for no charge.
Roads were dry on the way home, but what a difference over the PZeros in 30 degree weather. Nice ride, quiet, felt great. Got home and ran through the snow covered (5") barnyard/driveway circle like I was in my Range Rover with BFG M/S tires. Well, not really, but no issues. Snowing again now so will try with snow cover tomorrow. So far, very pleased.
Roads were dry on the way home, but what a difference over the PZeros in 30 degree weather. Nice ride, quiet, felt great. Got home and ran through the snow covered (5") barnyard/driveway circle like I was in my Range Rover with BFG M/S tires. Well, not really, but no issues. Snowing again now so will try with snow cover tomorrow. So far, very pleased.
