SubieRU Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Has anyone had a first-hand experience with these UHPAS tires? I searched the forum ("Advan s.4") but couldn't find any comments/reviews. Tirerack has tested them in comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Bridgestone RE950AS, and ContiExtemeContracts, and the Advan s.4 got the second place only trailing slightly behind the Pilot Sports. Ultra High Performance Meets All-Season Capability= The editors where impressed with the Advan s.4's steering response and at the same time very quiet ride. I'm almost ready to buy these (got a quote of $738 installed from a local tire factory store), but would like to get some 411 on them from someone who has actually tested them on an LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 If I were to replace tires (only 3500 on stock junkers), I'd either mount those, Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S, or Kumho ESX on my car for all season duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieRU Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 If I were to replace tires (only 3500 on stock junkers), I'd either mount those, Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S, or Kumho ESX on my car for all season duty. These 2 have been extensively discussed on the forum. Based on what I read, I'm hesitant to go with either of them. Pirelli P-Zero Nero seems to be overall a very good tire, but is has been confirmed that they tramline too much on grooved highways, which is unacceptable to me. Kumho ASX has mixed reviews, but it seems that it is not really on par with the Pirelli, due to soft sidewalls. Curiously, tirerack has given them a good review. I would have purchased Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, but they are way to expensive. The best deal I could find was $790 installed, after some negotiation. Yokohama Advan s.4 seems to be a good alternative to the Pilot Sport, I just need to learn more about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 for new, I would go with the Exaltos Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 for new, I would go with the Exaltos Whys that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 ^ tried and true to it's design, I recommended it to my cousin with his WRX as replacements.. we went for a drive, they are worth every penny of it.. the wear looks excellent and very nice for even spirited driving during the summer.. he needed an all-season cuz he hits the slopes during the winter time so he needed something better than the RE92s to get his snowboarding fix. I dont think the Pirellis are all that cheap compared to the Exaltos (225/45/17): $127 for Neros $163 for Exaltos ======== $35 difference/tire = $140/set (cost of a full size spare in the trunk).. but that's still over $500 out of your pocket, so what's another $140 more for a better tire for rain use? When it comes to tire performance, I usually dont skimp out on it. I'll take the better performing tire first, then deal with the price later. you might as well find a set of a good used set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S for a price range anywhere from $200 to $400 a set.. I bought my Pilot A/S set with only 1000 miles on them for $200. Cant beat that deal with a stick. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 very nice for even spirited driving during the summer.. he needed an all-season cuz he hits the slopes during the winter time so he needed something better than the RE92s to get his snowboarding fix. Sounds like the perfect tire for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 anyone ever buy the S4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepyro515 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I just picked up a set of Advan S.4, Havent really had a chance to test them out, the one thing that i did notice was that they were A LOT quieter than my A82a's. I'll let you guys know more later on when i've had a chance to actual drive them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimGinCentralNJ Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Has anyone had a first-hand experience with these UHPAS tires? I searched the forum ("Advan s.4") but couldn't find any comments/reviews. Tirerack has tested them in comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Bridgestone RE950AS, and ContiExtemeContracts, and the Advan s.4 got the second place only trailing slightly behind the Pilot Sports. Ultra High Performance Meets All-Season Capability= The editors where impressed with the Advan s.4's steering response and at the same time very quiet ride. I'm almost ready to buy these (got a quote of $738 installed from a local tire factory store), but would like to get some 411 on them from someone who has actually tested them on an LGT. No experience, but have done LOTS of research on them. If I decide to **try** consolidating from dedicated winters and summers to just 1 set of all-season tires, these are my top choice. Decent price, excellent dry/wet traction ratings, excellent steering response ratings and what seem to be respectable ratings in snow. Although not a Subie, my friend is running them on his '08 S550 Benz and absolutely loves them. If you get as little snow/ice as NJ seems to get nowadays, this tire may offer the "perfect" set of compromises. Keep us posted on your decision. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimGinCentralNJ Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 These 2 have been extensively discussed on the forum. Based on what I read, I'm hesitant to go with either of them. Pirelli P-Zero Nero seems to be overall a very good tire, but is has been confirmed that they tramline too much on grooved highways, which is unacceptable to me. Kumho ASX has mixed reviews, but it seems that it is not really on par with the Pirelli, due to soft sidewalls. Curiously, tirerack has given them a good review. I would have purchased Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, but they are way to expensive. The best deal I could find was $790 installed, after some negotiation. Yokohama Advan s.4 seems to be a good alternative to the Pilot Sport, I just need to learn more about them. +1 with everything you've said. The Pilot Sport A/S' are about my fave tire--although I've never run them on a Subie. I've read all the same things about the Kumhos and Pirellis to the letter--and to add, my friend who (until recently) had been running the Pirellis on his '05 LGT said they were awful in cold weather overall, and even worse in light snow. I'm excited to see more reviews about the new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus model which just same out. Not sure if you've seen them, but aside from looking almost identical to the previous version PS A/S, they've apparently increased the tire wear capabilities on them. Unfortunately, they're not currently available in too many sizes at the moment--and still cost an arm and a leg That said, if I go the all-season route, I'm looking at the S.4's for sure.... Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimGinCentralNJ Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 ^ tried and true to it's design, I recommended it to my cousin with his WRX as replacements.. we went for a drive, they are worth every penny of it.. the wear looks excellent and very nice for even spirited driving during the summer.. he needed an all-season cuz he hits the slopes during the winter time so he needed something better than the RE92s to get his snowboarding fix. I dont think the Pirellis are all that cheap compared to the Exaltos (225/45/17): $127 for Neros $163 for Exaltos ======== $35 difference/tire = $140/set (cost of a full size spare in the trunk).. but that's still over $500 out of your pocket, so what's another $140 more for a better tire for rain use? When it comes to tire performance, I usually dont skimp out on it. I'll take the better performing tire first, then deal with the price later. you might as well find a set of a good used set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S for a price range anywhere from $200 to $400 a set.. I bought my Pilot A/S set with only 1000 miles on them for $200. Cant beat that deal with a stick. Hey Keefe- Hell ya', I'd love to find a deal like that...but then again, I don't have that kind of luck! So what was your opinion about the sidewall stiffness and steering response of the Exalto's as compared to the Pilot Sport A/S'? If they were decent in WRX's size, I wonder how they'd be in a 55-series on my OB XT Also, don't the Exaltos only come in H and V speed ratings? Did your cousin like the Exaltos in the white stuff? Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimGinCentralNJ Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Has anyone had a first-hand experience with these UHPAS tires? I searched the forum ("Advan s.4") but couldn't find any comments/reviews. Tirerack has tested them in comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Bridgestone RE950AS, and ContiExtemeContracts, and the Advan s.4 got the second place only trailing slightly behind the Pilot Sports.quote] I REALLY wish they would round-out their tests by testing the "all season" part (read as: snow and ice) of these tires. Let's face it, for people who're being drawn to all-seasons over regular 3-season tires, it's because they need some level of snow performance..and that's the part which these tests always leave out. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 anyone ever buy the S4? I just installed a new set of Avid W4S's. They flat spot overnight but otherwise I'm very happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutBucket Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I put a set of these on my gf's WRX (225/40 18). I think she's put about 5k on them and has been very happy so far. Grip is (not surprisingly) tons better than RE92's and also better than the AVS ES100s that were on there for a while. I can't tell if they're any better in the dry than the AVS Sports I have on the LGT. I've put them on her car before as well but didn't push them hard enough to be able to make a judgement one way or the other. Wet traction seems very good and they're not loud *crosses fingers*. They haven't been in snow yet so I can't comment on that. The tire guy was trying to sell me on the RE960s. I'm sure they're great tires but I didn't feel like giving Bridgestone more money after suffered through two sets of crappy 92s. Overall, definitely recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.