Re: Michellin Pilot Sport vs SX GT

["Jeff Lloyd" <jslz3@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

sorry the sp 8k is directional
availble yes but directional

>From: "Rabbit" <rabbit@domain.elided>
>Reply-To: <scotth@domain.elided>
>To: "Bmw Digest" <bmw-digest@domain.elided>
>Subject: Michellin Pilot Sport vs SX GT
>Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 23:15:10 -0400
>
>The MXX3 is not directional.  Nearly all replacements out there (in the 
>same
>class tire) will be directional.  Pilot Sport, PZero, SP9000, S02PP,
>Yokohama's, are all directional.  From what I remember I believe the only
>non-directional tire that is "similar" in performance (but still less) is
>the Dunlop SP8000.  These may also be hard to get like the MXX3's.  My
>recommendation is to get a pair of MXX3's for your rear.  Call Tire Rack or
>if that doesn't work, Michelin customer service and have them find you a 
>set
>of MXX3's.  If you bitch enough, they'll find you a pair of rears.
>
>BTW, The SX GT is not in the same class.  I doubt you'd be happy with that
>tire.
>
>The Pilot Sport has a softer sidewall, a softer ride, but is not as crisp 
>in
>corners.  On the other hand, the Sports are quieter, tramline less (hunting
>on a straight road) and are much better in the rain.  Treadlife should be
>better with the Sports (too early to tell).
>
>Good luck.
>
>Scott
>
>'97 M3 (Pilot Sports all the way around, except the spare)
>
>
>
>Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 13:03:22 -0700
>From: "Yianni A. Alvertos" <Yianni.Alvertos@domain.elided>
>Subject: Michellin Pilot Sport vs SX GT
>My 97 M3 has 27K miles on it, and the rear stock Michelins Pilot MXX3 are
>ready to be replaced.
>I was told though, that the MXX3 is discontinued.
>Anyone has any suggestions as to which tires to get? The front MXX3s are
>half-worn.
>The rear tires need to match, I imagine the front as much as possible.
>Is the Pilot Sport a good choice? Or the SX GT, which has a lower speed
>rating, but its tread looks a lot more like the MXX3?
>Anyone had any positive/negative experience on either tires?
>
>

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