MYLR 2021 19" geminis, 25k on the OEM Conti Procontacts.
I am aware of the MANY posts on the topic of tires for the model y. I've gone down most of the rabbit holes that exist on here. I had actually just wanted to message a couple of people here about their experiences but I don't seem to have messaging privileges yet.
What I'm looking for:
Probably All season Grand Touring (I can appreciate high perf tires, but not if the ride is harsh/loud)
Softer ride than the procontacts, we have a lot of potholes and rough roads in portland.
Quieter than the OEM on highway/freeway
Need good dry/wet traction, don't care much about snow/ice (that's what we have the subaru for)
Mostly around town but I also drive lots of winding highway miles.
Considering:
Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 255/50/19 -America's Tire says no problem putting these on
Conti Procontact Rx (same as OEM but I read the after markets are softer/better??)
Conti Extreme Contact DWS06
Cost is not a big factor, because good tires are important. But I did balk at the new Pirelli Scorpion MS price, $449 each, huh. How good are they to fetch that price?
I was all set to go with the DWS06s, but then I read the posts by @Sunny D and @Pianewman about the Scorpions. They rank well on Tire Rack and I like that they might take some of the harshness out of the ride, since they are taller. Sunny D noted a decrease in acceleration. I DO enjoy the acceleration of the Y for sure, I only use chill mode for passengers. but that might be okay. There's no perfect tire, everything is a compromise.
I've never spent so much time researching tires for a car. Thanks for any input!
I am aware of the MANY posts on the topic of tires for the model y. I've gone down most of the rabbit holes that exist on here. I had actually just wanted to message a couple of people here about their experiences but I don't seem to have messaging privileges yet.
What I'm looking for:
Probably All season Grand Touring (I can appreciate high perf tires, but not if the ride is harsh/loud)
Softer ride than the procontacts, we have a lot of potholes and rough roads in portland.
Quieter than the OEM on highway/freeway
Need good dry/wet traction, don't care much about snow/ice (that's what we have the subaru for)
Mostly around town but I also drive lots of winding highway miles.
Considering:
Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 255/50/19 -America's Tire says no problem putting these on
Conti Procontact Rx (same as OEM but I read the after markets are softer/better??)
Conti Extreme Contact DWS06
Cost is not a big factor, because good tires are important. But I did balk at the new Pirelli Scorpion MS price, $449 each, huh. How good are they to fetch that price?
I was all set to go with the DWS06s, but then I read the posts by @Sunny D and @Pianewman about the Scorpions. They rank well on Tire Rack and I like that they might take some of the harshness out of the ride, since they are taller. Sunny D noted a decrease in acceleration. I DO enjoy the acceleration of the Y for sure, I only use chill mode for passengers. but that might be okay. There's no perfect tire, everything is a compromise.
I've never spent so much time researching tires for a car. Thanks for any input!