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      12-11-2009, 05:16 PM   #2
richard in NC
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Drives: 2009 Z4 35i
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Charlotte, NC

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I've had the Michelin Pilot A/S Plus on a 550i for 3 weeks. I used to have Goodyear F1 and Conti SC2's on the 550i but never Bridgestone RFTs on it. The A/S Plus have good dry grip, but do seem to squeal earlier than the F1s. Maybe 2-3 mph less max speed in turns. Although, I am comparing the A/S Plus grip in cold weather compared to mostly warmer with the F1. The A/S Plus wet grip is quite good. I've not driven with them in snow. They are more noisy than the F1 but should be more quiet than the Bridgestone RFT on the Z4.

PS: I read a review somewhere that showed they had sufficient snow traction but can't be compared to dedicated snows. I've never had dedicated snows in Charlotte but Goodyear All Season did just fine in an X3. Of course its AWD.
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