When a blow-out is a good thing

[BayshoreBuddy]

Monday mornings are sometimes more difficult, I drove over a rock that split a Michelin Pilot Sport +3 with 35k miles on the front right wheel (serous curb rash) Fortunately my new spare was mounted on a new matching wheel.

Decided it was time to R&R the Michelins, purchased three new Pilot Sport +3s, mounted and balanced, took the best used tire and mounted on the curb rash wheel as a spare.

Result: 4 new Pilot Sport +3 AS replaced the curbed wheel, restarted the clock on tire wear.

Yes, the Michelins are that good..

[mp4guy]

Best tire for the car. Worth the extra cost.

[Fiat500USA]

Sorry to hear about that, but it seems you made lemonade out of a lousy event. Nothing like a new set (of good) tires. Thanks for the tip.

[bryanintowson]

Noted about the Michelins! I currently have Generals that replaced the stock Firestones. They've been good to me so far but always looking for more data.

[map]

Cool. I'd love the Michelin brand but can't find any that fit. Is there an extra designator on the tire like ZP? Maybe Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP, their run flat tire?

I ask because TireRack shows the 3+ only in 20 and 21".

[MemoryFoam]

Michelin 205/45ZR17 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ fits. I've used them ever since the OE Pirelli's wore out at 18K miles. Currently on my 3rd set at 81K miles. The Michelin warranty is great.