Pirelli All-Season Tires First Drive (on AWD) experience

[Electric Metal]

As an owner of a Foundation CT & CB with All Terrains on both, I had the opportunity to have loaner AWD with All Season tires on it. What a difference! The ride is well refined compared to the AT’s. The ride is smoother with better handling compared to the AT’s. I know it is a different tire all together with each tire having it’s own specs, but the ride quality is far superior. My only drawback is the “look” of the AT’s have a better visual effect. The AS tire in my opinion just doesn’t have that aggressive look that I like and the wheel covers are kinda blah……. Are there any tires that have an aggressive side wall with AS performance?

 

[pricedm]

Check out BF Goodrich KO3. It is an AT tire, but decent on highway. Lots of posts here...

 

[Tecyber1]

As an owner of a Foundation CT & CB with All Terrains on both, I had the opportunity to have loaner AWD with All Season tires on it. What a difference! The ride is well refined compared to the AT’s. The ride is smoother with better handling compared to the AT’s. I know it is a different tire all together with each tire having it’s own specs, but the ride quality is far superior. My only drawback is the “look” of the AT’s have a better visual effect. The AS tire in my opinion just doesn’t have that aggressive look that I like and the wheel covers are kinda blah……. Are there any tires that have an aggressive side wall with AS performance?

the ride with the AT’s is incredibly smooth already and like you I find the look of the AS and covers to be lame AF! I’ll stick with the AT’s!

 

[TyPope]

I'm in the same boat. At the doorstep of 20k miles, it's time to start looking for the next set of tires. I like the looks of the AT originals but don't need the capabilities. Are the AS tires noticeably more comfortable than the ATs? I'm assuming better efficiency and more quiet ride.