I've mounted and remounted a handful of EXO casing maxxis tires recently with almost no effort at all. Typically I don't even use a lever to mount them, only remove. They all seated on the first try with a hand pump too.
Pros: no effort to mount
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I've had to mount two different DHFs in the past couple of weeks and both times struggled to even get the tire onto the rim. Super tight to lever over the edge and had to be meticulously centered as low as possible on the opposite side just to have a chance. It seemed to take a lot more pressure than usual to get the bead to seat. I like the performance so far, and it is a go-to tire around here
Pros: like the performance
Cons: super tight, hard to mount
I just put PS4's on to replace my stock Continentals and I love them. I've gone towards a few other brand choices with some previous cars and always hated myself for not getting Michelins. The PS4's are so quiet I can actually hear my brake pads now and I couldn't before due to the rolling road noise from the Continentals.
Pros: very quiet
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
My general recommendation for an upgraded tire is the vanilla Grand Prix. Inexpensive, but an all-around great tire.
Pros: all-around great tire
Cons: giving up puncture resistance
I have about 2k miles on some PS4s. Most of that is windy backroads. There is no comparison with the stock Contis. These things grip with no drama, ride smoother and quieter. They grip so well, that the body of the car leans on turns when it felt flat on the Contis.
Pros: grip with no drama, ride smoother
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 3218 km
FWIW, I have a 2012 SEL (not 4-motion), still with the original Scorpion Verde tires at 43,000 miles. They still have a few miles left before they need replacement (probably this summer). As far as winter performance, here in San Diego the only issue we really have is rain, and I've never noticed any issue, even after last winter's record rainfall. YMMV.
Pros: no issue in rain
Mileage: 69201 km
Running Pilot Sport Cup 2s here on track - huge fan so far!
Pros: huge fan
I just replaced my worn out Michelin's with a brand new set of Cooper RS3-G1 tires (235-45-17) and the traction from a standing start is impressive.
Pros: impressive traction
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat B6
I had the V12s on my Subaru - were great until I had to stop in the snow. I have the V12s on my S2000 - tried to move it into the garage last year after it had started to snow and had a very difficult time getting traction.
Pros: were great
Cons: bad in snow
Vehicle:
Subaru
Mileage: 20000 km
Had the DWS and MXM4s on a 07 Passat 4Mo wagon. Destroyed the Conti's in 27K, the Michelins looked new at 25K. I won't buy the DWS again for my current 13 CC 4Mo.
Cons: wore out quickly
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat
Mileage: 43452 km
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