This is a very direct question. I'm always "shopping" for tires, even when I don't need any. I'm looking at the P215/60R16 size. Strolling through the tire department at Sam's Club, I see a few interesting ones. Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S and BFGoodrich Advantage T/A for instance. Now, the sidewalls of the Michelin are very firm, very rigid. Yet, most reviews of this tire indicate how nice it rides, at least for a "sporty" tire. I compare that with the BFG, and its sidewalls feel very thin, very flexible. Yet, it seems to have a reputation as a firm-riding tire.
Can anything be deduced by feeling the tire at the store? Everything objective (including the great price) tells me the Pilot Exalto A/S would be a great match for me, but I can't reconcile the great survey reviews with the fact that it subjectively feels like it would ride like a rock (and the opposite for the BFG).
Thanks.
Can anything be deduced by feeling the tire at the store? Everything objective (including the great price) tells me the Pilot Exalto A/S would be a great match for me, but I can't reconcile the great survey reviews with the fact that it subjectively feels like it would ride like a rock (and the opposite for the BFG).
Thanks.