Improving wet traction

[Unbridled5.0]

Does anyone have experience with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ?

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[IPOGT]

I did a search for Achilles StreetHawk tires. The large vendors, like Discount Tire and others, do not carry the brand; that's something of a tell by itself. The vendors that do carry Achilles, they sell more value brands than quality or performance.

Look into the A/S offerings by Continental and Michelin; they each offer performance A/S tires that receive great compliments and ratings here. Either brand would be a great choice.

Depending on the wear of the existing tires, it might be worthwhile to check the alignment.

With the new tires, confirm they are set at the correct, cold pressure. Check your pressure gauge vs. the TPMS system that is accurate and the two are tracking one another.

Once you have that sorted, see how things are. Afterwards, you can consider other upgrades or changes.

I'm attaching the technical specifications for the 2022 Model Year.

The 2022 EcoBoost came standard with a 3.31 Limited Slip differential.

Buy Michelin all season performance tires. Buy once, cry once, be safe, enjoy the ride.

 

[IPOGT]

Does anyone have experience with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ?

Excellent choice.

 

[Skye]

Does anyone have experience with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ?

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/installed-michelin-pilot-sport-as4.209049/

This is one recent Michelin-specific thread with some feedback.

 

[ShadesOfBloo]

I started with a 2022 ecoboost premium. Came with Achilles StreetHawk Sport "Ultra-High Performance All-Season" tires on 235/18/50 I think.

That sounds like the kind of tire where my friends and I would say
"It has the virtues of being black and round".

If someone asks what else is good about it...
That was it. They're black and round and passed inspection at one time.


Because of the tires, I think we're assuming you didn't buy the car new. Is that correct?
Those tires make me wonder about the history of that car, and what else the previous owner had half-assed.
Did they keep up with the oil changes? Get the recalls done?

 

[joe603]

DWS06+ best all round tire I've used to date. Don't expect miracles in snow or ice, but rain, hot and cold are all exceptional. The summer performance is startlingly close to a dedicated summer tire. Wet performance is great, very stable and gives good confidence. They wont surprise you with any accidental drifts.

I daily drive my car, its really impressive how far all season tires have come.

I have these tires on my 21 GT Perf Pack...they are MUCH better than OEM! Highly recommend!

 

[Unbridled5.0]

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/installed-michelin-pilot-sport-as4.209049/

This is one recent Michelin-specific thread with some feedback.

I read that one the other day. Thanks for posting it though.

 

[IPOGT]

At this point, I think I’d only buy Michelin or Continental. Too bad, because Firestone never recovered from their issues and Good Year hasn’t been serious for a while either.

 

[zenwhipper]

New tires seems appropriate. Have you tried using drive modes for wet conditions?

 

[Anyone3505]

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[Unbridled5.0]

At this point, I think I’d only buy Michelin or Continental. Too bad, because Firestone never recovered from their issues and Good Year hasn’t been serious for a while either.

Bridgestone actually makes some nice stuff as well. But I'm still going with Pilots this time I think.

 

[Skelshy]

The 2022 EcoBoost came standard with a 3.31 Limited Slip differential.

Very nice, thank you, so I don't need to worry about that!

 

[Skelshy]

Because of the tires, I think we're assuming you didn't buy the car new. Is that correct?
Those tires make me wonder about the history of that car, and what else the previous owner had half-assed.
Did they keep up with the oil changes? Get the recalls done?

Hertz car sales. They did a reasonable job, passed a buyer's inspection.

 

[Skelshy]

Summer/Winter setup or better all seasons?

 

[ORRadtech]

Summer/Winter setup or better all seasons?

How much do you want to spend?
How do you drive the car?

A good set of performance A/S will run you $1000 to $1500 depending on tire size, m&b costs, etc.

Running a summer/winter set up will require a second set of wheels, a second set of tired, TPMS if you want and a safe place to store the off season set. So your going to have to add another, let's say, $2500-$3000. Now you can probably mitigate some of that by getting used or inexpensive wheels, going without TPMS, maybe finding some take-off tires but your still more than doubling your initial layout.

Personally, I'd go with the Michelin or Continental A/S and call it a day.

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