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Originally Posted by Zteve a-holes sent the pilot sport as3 v rated tire for the fronts instead of the y (due to backorder) but got the rears correct. the load

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Old 07-17-2014, 11:55 AM   #1 (permalink)
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a-holes sent the pilot sport as3 v rated tire for the fronts instead of the y (due to backorder) but got the rears correct. the load range is the same as the OEM 050a's just one speed below (w to v). since it is the same brand/style tire it should not matter right?
v is rated for 149mph... you going to be doing 149mph on all season tires? doubt it.
i'd probably just run it if your car's a dd and enjoy it.

if tread pattern is the same, then probably no issue with water.

w is 168mph.
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not sure how cold your area gets, but the conti DW did well in 37-40F temps.
still comfy and gripped well.
it gets to 32 and below here regularly in the winter plus i have to be up and at work on the base before the sun even is up

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v is rated for 149mph... you going to be doing 149mph on all season tires? doubt it.
i'd probably just run it if your car's a dd and enjoy it.

if tread pattern is the same, then probably no issue with water.

w is 168mph.
yeah, what i was thinking as well. it's the same exact tire just a different speed rating
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