Thoughts on mixing Pilot Sport A/S ZP with A/S Plus ZP?
10-12-2010, 08:56 PM
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Le Mans Master
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Thoughts on mixing Pilot Sport A/S ZP with A/S Plus ZP?
It's getting to be just about time to put the winter wheels on the car and I'm in need of new front tires for the set. The rear tires are in great condition with the Pilot Sport A/S ZP tires on them.
The A/S ZP tires seem to have been replaced by the A/S Plus ZP tires. They say it is ok to mix the tires in axle pairs as long as the Plus tires are on the rear axle. Obviously due to difference in size that is not an option and I don't have the extra $600-700 to buy a full set at the moment.
Am I looking at possible serious issues if I buy the new tires for the front or is it just a problem near the tires' limits? To put my driving in perspective I made it all the way through last winter with my summer PS/2s on the car, so I know enough not to push things in the cold.
Thanks in advance for any input,
Chris
The A/S ZP tires seem to have been replaced by the A/S Plus ZP tires. They say it is ok to mix the tires in axle pairs as long as the Plus tires are on the rear axle. Obviously due to difference in size that is not an option and I don't have the extra $600-700 to buy a full set at the moment.
Am I looking at possible serious issues if I buy the new tires for the front or is it just a problem near the tires' limits? To put my driving in perspective I made it all the way through last winter with my summer PS/2s on the car, so I know enough not to push things in the cold.
Thanks in advance for any input,
Chris
10-12-2010, 10:58 PM
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Le Mans Master
Unless there is something special on the vette,,I cant see a problem as long as each axle has the same type!! in the past mine had a minor front alignment issue,,and the fronts wore out earlier than the rears. Got Micheline on the front,,and kept the Goodyears on the back till they needed replacement!! Now that you mention it,, I haven't checked the rear to see if they might be the + as well!! Have to look in the morning
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10-12-2010, 11:03 PM
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I don't think the PLUS in the tires is a reference to the size, but rather the model. As long as the overall height (diameter) of the rear tires is higher than that of the front tires you should be fine. Don't quote me on this, but I think the minimum difference in tire height from back to front is 1/2 inch. If you don't do this, your traction control will not be happy.
It sounds to me like you are planning to use stock tire sizes though, so if that's the case you'll be fine.
It sounds to me like you are planning to use stock tire sizes though, so if that's the case you'll be fine.
10-12-2010, 11:06 PM
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I replaced the rear axle OEM GY's with the the A/S+ tires 6 months ago. GY's remained on the front until about 3 weeks ago.
No issues, other than the GY's were hard as rocks.
All SWEET now.
I don't see how it could be an issue in your case.
No issues, other than the GY's were hard as rocks.
All SWEET now.
I don't see how it could be an issue in your case.
10-12-2010, 11:42 PM
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Got that right,,,was a great day when I finally ditched the rear GY and filled out with the full set of Micheline!! The new quiet was amazing!!
10-13-2010, 02:30 AM
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I would. I cant see that matched pairs would be an issue. As I understand it, the changes to the later Michelins are in the compound to improve wear. I cant see why that would affect handling.
