[JDS]

Looking to see if anyone has made this comparison yet.

I mentioned in a previous post that the Conti Sport Contact 6s that came with the car have performed a little better than expected over the winter so far, but don’t give me a lot of confidence if even slightly pushing, especially on cold wet roads. I recently went through a small-ish roundabout in a “spirited” fashion and found all four wheels wanting to slide laterally.

So in a search for alternatives, I thought an all-season tyre would be a good compromise, and given the reputation of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4, I thought the obvious choice would be the Michelin Pilot Sport All Seasons. However, in the UK, they don’t come in the 265/40/21 size.

From an all-season perspective, the only option seems to be the Pirelli Verde. These can be supplied for the standard 265/255 set up but are also available in the 295 size for the often recommended 295/265 set up.

However, when searching, I also came across the Michelin Pilot Sport SUV which interestingly has a better wet performance rating (A) than the Pirelli Scorpions (B).

Just wondered if anyone has any experience of these in either the 265/255 or 295/265 set up.

James.

[Scottycs19]

I think they Contis are horrible. Below 60 degrees they skip/spin every morning when I turn out of my neighborhood. They provide zero traction if its a little bit cold. I have had Michelins on other cars, no issue.

I just ordered the pirelli's (295/265) from discount tire because they had a $150 instant rebate this weekend. I believe it was 1600 all in with replacement certificates.

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I am the OG of putting on 265/295 all seasons. I went with the Pirellis. The car has 47000 miles and the tires look like the will make it to 60 easily.

[Scottycs19]

how is the traction in a straight line?

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Originally Posted by Scottycs19

how is the traction in a straight line?

Can't break them loose.

[Scottycs19]

Few days so far on the Scorpions, I am pleased!

[JDS]

Thanks. Do you get any pushback in the US that the Scorpions only have a "W" speed rating. In the UK, the insurance companies can refuse to pay out if you put a lower speed rating tyre than what the car is supplied with as original equipment. This has made me pause a little in going forward with the Scorpions.

James.

[Scottycs19]

Speed Rating is Y

[JDS]

These are the ones I have been able to find here, and they are W rated. //https://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/pirelli/scorpion-verde-all-season/295/35/R21/W/107/f?tyre=42761803

[Scottycs19]

I am running Zero All Seasons.... not Verde.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

[JDS]

Thanks. I did specifically mention Scorpion Verdes in the title of the thread, but good to know there are other options out there.

Unfortunately, I don’t seem to be able to find Scorpion Zero in these sizes in the UK, at least not from the usual suspect suppliers.

James.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by JDS

Thanks. I did specifically mention Scorpion Verdes in the title of the thread, but good to know there are other options out there.

Unfortunately, I don’t seem to be able to find Scorpion Zero in these sizes in the UK, at least not from the usual suspect suppliers.

James.

Just a thought, I recently ordered wheels for a Toyota Supra from the UK shipped to the US and even with duties the shipping wasn't bad at all - like under $200 IIRC.

Would it be worth checking with some US suppliers to see how much it would cost to ship the tire size/model you want to the UK?

Michelins are really great tires. Once my Contis go bad I'll get them.

In the winter I run Pirelli Scorpions. Ok for a performance winter tire but not great in the snow - drivable, but not a "real" snow tire IMO.

The benefit is they perform better in dry than a real snow tire and we have not gotten any snow where I am this year.