Gary - tire replacement / upgrade for X3

[BruceOmega]

Gary,

My wife's 2006 X3 has 20,000 miles on the OEM Bridgestone Turanza EL-42s in the 235-50/18 size (we have the optional 18" wheels but not the sport package). Tread depth is roughly 5/32" - 6/32".

The EL-42s don't seem to have a good reputation. Also, we had our first snow of the season yesterday and my wife said the wheels were slipping a little on the same side roads for which I did not have trouble. I am thinking of replacing the EL-42s with an upgraded all season tire. Three choices from the Tirerack web page that currently have my attention are:
1. Pirelli Scorpion
2. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
3. Goodyear Eagle F1 A/S

If I replace the EL-42s with any of these three choices, do you think there will be a noticeable difference in the X3's ride, steering feel, cornering, traction, etc.?

Of these three replacement choices, how would you compare their performance on:
- snow
- wet roads
- dry roads

Thanks
Bruce

[Gary@Tirerack]

Any of these should be a noticeable improvement in wet and dry grip as well as steering response. Neither of them will be oustanding in snow, but should do at least as well as the half-worn EL42s. We've had outstanding feedback on the new Goodyear F1 A/S and it should outperform the Michelin in most areas with the exception of road noise which is slightly worse versus the Michelin. Other than a softer ride, I don't see an advantage of running the PIrelli Scorpion in this case.


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