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jester76
05-27-2003, 05:28 AM
Hey guys, I know this topic has been discussed a lot, but wanted some new thoughts. Here is my situtation, I have a 2002 330i SP, PP, I have noticed that the rear tires (Conti sports) are wearing considerably after 9000 miles. (For the winter I switched to snows). The fronts seem in good condition and will go another 9000 miles or so. But here is what I am thinking. I checked tire rack and Conti Sports are $133 (rears) Pilot Sports $195 and Pilot Sport A/S $233.
1) I will be moving to Baltimore this summer and am not sure I will need a dedicated snow tire, so I was contemplating the Pilot A/S. It is a lot more and am wondering if the handling is that much different. It might be cheaper in the long run?
2)Should I buy another pair of Conti sports and use winters?
3) Should I buy Pilot Sports and use winters (I have read that Pilot Sports wear even faster than contis.
Thanks for your thoughts.

RChoudry
05-27-2003, 06:06 AM
I just ordered my S-03's from tirerack. plan to get snows over the summer when there's a sale. everybody should have a drive in the S-03's while the car is still young....it really changes the experience. I had them for a few thousand in my sedan.. It made it hard to believe that BMW would slap ion Conti's!!!!