Micheln Pilot Sport 3

[Blackmass]

Came across this review this morning. One of the best reviews of any product I've seen.
https://youtu.be/RWMvrUqOGJs

[remlapeel]

The conti 5s are no noisier than any other tyre so ignore what the test results say and other people.

The main point Chris is that no tyre i've ever had fitted to a VW is as noisy as a Flintstone! 

That goes for Pirelli P7, Dunlop SP01, Michelin PS3, Conti 2, Conti 3, Uniroyal Rainsport.

Some stats I see for tyres seem complete nuts. I noticed a 5% improvement in fuel economy on my MK5 170TDI when I swapped out the Bridgestones for PS3s, yet they have the same rating for economy. Flintstone S001 have a B rating for wet grip, i'd give them a D at best.

The noise levels that are being complained about though are 2dbs across about 3-4 tyres. With the best will in the world you won't be able to tell the difference in the car. The sound meter on my phone had the conti 2s and 5s at the same level and according to the test results they are different.

Exactly 2dBA in any situation is undetectable. They main reason people feel the new tyres are quieter is the extra tread depth.

Anyone that disagrees about sound please feel free to google the letter I put after my name HAA RHAD MSHAA - 2dB is irrelevant

[wigit]

I'd dig a little deaper for the Supersports, in the grand scheme of things it's f'ck all

mixed reviews on Costco tyre fitters in terms of sympathy to your alloys

[Olifran]

I take it that its ok two have different tyre brands front to back?
I need two new ones in the front. Current ones are conti sport contact 2's all round.
But may change the fronts to another tyre brand.

Thanks.

[karlak]

Is this an offer they have on at the moment, or the individual price for a tyre (225/40 R18) ?

BTW, they wont fit to the front as there were lawsuits in the states where people had lost the back end after new tyres were fitted to the front, they sued Costco - well it is states.  I did ask them if they knew if it was because the US cars were RWD, maybe with Traction control ? he wasn't sure..  But, they will sure stick to the rule that's for sure.

Always use Costco for fitting, first time I broke my own rule in the last 10 years, the other fitting company fitted the wrong non-XL tyres and caused no end of trouble