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Blue C5 > wrote:

> On Dec 2, 2:42*pm, "Ron Stewart" > wrote:
> > I replaced the Eagles on my 2005 C6 two months ago with Michelin PS2 ZP
> > tires and I couldn't be happier. They are much, much quieter than the
> > original tires. They are described as ultra high performance and have no
> > tread warranty. They cost $2000! The quote I got for the Pilot Sport A/S
> > with 45k mile warranty was $1500. This is at Costco and includes all the
> > costs including our almost 10% sales tax here in California. I didn't
> > really
> > need the ZP tires as my driving is pretty tame now. My Goodyears on front
> > were worn out after 15K miles. Must be all the turning involved with daily
> > city driving with potholes and the like. Looking back, I should have gone
> > with the A/S tires.
> > Ron Stewart
> > Santa Rosa California
> >
> > "aRKay" > wrote in message
> >
> >
> > ple.com...
> >
> > > Goodyear Eagles need to be replaced and Discount Tire suggested
> > > the Michelin Pilot A/S run flats for my C5. *Anybody tried them?
> >
> > > The Goodyear Eagles are really noisy.
>
> I bought the Michelin ZPs about 2 years ago and have 10,000 miles on
> them. I got them at Alban Tire in Northern VA for $1400 and change,
> installed, balanced, and filled with nitrogen. Couldn't be happier -
> quiet and are wearing evenly or not wearing at all - can't tell. I do
> mostly road trips and country driving.
>
> My Good Years lasted 40K miles and got through inspection, but they
> wouldn't last the year. I couldn't stand the noise.
>
> I would get the ZPs, but shop around - I got them installed for less
> than what Tire Rack charges for the tire.
>
> Bob Drake
> Charlottesville, VA

Thanks to both of you for the comments. I am a little confused. Are the
ZP's more expensive than the Pilot A/S? Costco here wants $500 for
the two A/S's for the front and Discount Tires wants $560 with their
extended warranty