Tire with some longevity?

[ORRadtech]

'18 Ecoboost Premium Convertible that's my DD. 60 miles a day round-trip commute that's 75% rush hour interstate/ 25% city streets. It's also the car we drive on trips and weekend outings. It does not get tracked or raced but sees some fun mountain roads a few times a year. Currently on the factory P Zero Nero AS tires. They have been fine for me from a handling standpoint but Tread wear really sucks.
I'm looking for recommendations for an all season tire with decent handling and will last at least 40k miles. Longer would be better but looking for at least 40k.
Suggestions please.

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[Reddirocket27]

Following. I have 19"s from a 2012 GT on for the majority of the year and the Sumitomos mounted handle well but don't ride well or wear regularly. Hoping to get a slightly thicker sidewall, but interested on best longevity brands.

 

[boos550t]

Michelin Pilot Sport AS4

 

[sotek2345]

Michelin Pilot Sport AS4

Second this - or A/S3+

 

[ORRadtech]

I know the Michelins have a good reputation for handling but their tread life rating is not significantly better than the P Zeros. That and they are comparatively expensive.

For those recommending them what kind of milage are you getting?

I've also looked at the Continental DWS and while not as pricey as the Michelins still don't have that great a tread rating.

I don't have to have a big brand name but do want decent handling and good tread life.

 

[K4fxd]

Pick any 65,000 tread wear warrantied tire and have at it.

If you want a performance A/S you are stuck with 45K mileage

 

[Reddirocket27]

While not performance based, but I've had a great ride from Kuhmo grand-touring TA71 type tires before. I believe they're 60k mileage rated.

 

[Genxer]

Ultimate performance and good tread life does not go hand in hand. It is always a compromise. That is why I opted for a Michelin A/S performance tire. I think it is a great balance of the two. But... if you like to spin the tires nothing will last long. I burned through Pirelli summers as well as the aforementioned Michelins with only a small advantage in mileage going to the Michelins.

 

[ORRadtech]

If you want a performance A/S you are stuck with 45K mileage

I think I could live with 45k if they actually got something close to that. I'm getting maybe half that with the P Zeros. And it's all basically commuting or trips. I really don't spin the tires all that much, it's an Ecoboost for goodness sake...
So, do the Michelins and Continentals get what they claim?

 

[ORRadtech]

While not performance based, but I've had a great ride from Kuhmo grand-touring TA71 type tires before. I believe they're 60k mileage rated.

On the Mustang?

 

[Reddirocket27]

On the Mustang?

Nah, on sedans - but I'm DD my 18 EB and not about shredding rubber any time soon.

 

[MidwayJ]

I think I could live with 45k if they actually got something close to that. I'm getting maybe half that with the P Zeros. And it's all basically commuting or trips. I really don't spin the tires all that much, it's an Ecoboost for goodness sake...
So, do the Michelins and Continentals get what they claim?

I'm pretty sure the Michelins will get much closer than those P Zeros, which seem to be all around poor tires. I have General Gmax AS05s with about 20k on them. They are on pace to get close to 40k and have a 45k warranty.

 

[Deleted member 35644]

If tread life is priority 1, sort by UTQG and pick your favorite.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Tire...kipOver=true&minSpeedRating=H&minLoadRating=S

 

[sotek2345]

I think I could live with 45k if they actually got something close to that. I'm getting maybe half that with the P Zeros. And it's all basically commuting or trips. I really don't spin the tires all that much, it's an Ecoboost for goodness sake...
So, do the Michelins and Continentals get what they claim?

All of the P-zero tires I have had have been all around not great tires (not great traction, poor life, etc.).

In my experience Michelins tend to provide what is advertised. I have only had the A/S3+ tires on my GT350 for ~700 miles so I can't talk to wear. I did have Michelin PSS tires on my 2011 GT500 that lasted over 20k miles (with some spirited driving) which is more than I probably should have expected.

Something else to look at is Nokian Z-line tires. I had those on my 2014 Mustang GT and they were great. Not quite as much traction as the Michelins, but much better than the Stock P-Zeros. I traded the car in before I used them up so I can't talk to life with 100% confidence, but I had them for ~20k miles and they had plenty of life left (I would guesstimate ~30 to 40k left)

 

[WildHorse]

Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 .

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