I barely got 50k miles out of the OE Continental tires and wanted a better tire. Purchased Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 tires last weekend and my Passport feels like a new car. A much quieter and smoother ride and braking is better too. Very happy with my purchase, would 100% recommend.
Just installed new Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 tires
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I stuck with the 20" stock wheels, 265/45/20 tires.
2021 AWD Sport Crystal Black / 2021 AWD EX-L lSteel Metallic
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Wish i could find one with 18" wheels to actually see/feel the difference. Lot of money to change out without really knowing the difference.
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Lots of reviews of 18'' wheel/tires here, but of course nothing beats taking a test drive with a set.
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Shoot us a shot of those bad boys.
As far as 20-inch all season tires go Pirellis seem to be among the most highly rated. I am considering a set for my 21 Passport Elite.
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Just installed the Pirelli AS 3's yesterday, very smooth and quiet, the 265/50 20's seem to be a good fit if you plan on keeping the 20's. There is a slight rub only on one side, front left wheel, to the back inside of the tire at full lock. I had less than 7k miles on the Continental tires, they were fairly quiet, but not as comfortable as the Pirelli's, the PP looks and rides much better. I'm sure the added height makes a difference. Adjusted tire pressure to 34 psi. Thanks and be Safe.
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We need a pic of those tires on the PP there PWP!
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Im running 255/55/20 on a michelin defender. Im currently running 41psi. Any reason for your 34psi? Maybe im a bit high and could get a better ride at a lower psi?
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I run my tires at a high psi as well but 41 seems a bit over the top. I like the upper 30’s and that seems to be a nice mix of ride/performance.
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There is a tool on tiresize.com that helps determine what the new tire pressure should be when changing to a different tire size. The tire pressure calculator is listed under more size tools, just punch in your original tire size and load specs along with the new tire specs and it will give the recommended psi for your new tires. I'm still going to monitor them, checking them with a tire depth gauge to see if the 34 psi is causing any unusual wear. By the way, this is the same website that folks have referenced here in the forums for comparing tire sizes, the tire pressure calculator is just an additional calculator available on the same site. Hope this helps.
Only took a few months, but here it is
They are worth the money. We had about 10 inches of snow a month or so after getting the new tires and they plowed through without a problem. Great in rain or on dry pavement. Overall they feel smoother on the road and handling is much more responsive.
Took 1 day for Mavis Discount Tire store to get the Scorpion AS Plus 3 for my 2018 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD under 25k miles as of June 2022. (Originally $213 per tire, got for $185 each with military discount). Size 235/55 R18 104V M&S.
Placed a $25 deposit when ordering the 4 tires and setting an appointment. The total cost for mounting, balance, old tire disposal fee, and NY Sales Tax was $950.
After receiving the $70 Pirelli Rebate aka MasterCard made the overall total $880. Mavis charges between $20 to $25 per tire for mounting, beware of how Mavis tire technicians treat your wheels as the guy I had roughed up damaged my nice Chrome wheels that came with the RAV4 Limited AWD.
Always take photos beforehand of any repairs. If they damage your vehicle, make them pay!
attached pic of a Pirelli tire after a few weeks and Chemical Guys VRP shows some fading and the tread is dirty. The next pic is my RAV4 recently cleaned. I used Chemical Guys VRP on tires and Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax on the body. TriNova Plastic and Trim Restorer for exterior black molding only. When detailing your vehicle, use what you feel works best for you. I took a shortcut this time around as I usually use Meguiar's Gold Class Carnauba Plus wax paste, for a quick shine I have used Turtle Wax Ice Spray Detailer Wax. Most Ceramic Waxes are just terrible and time-consuming as you need to know what you are doing, there is a correct way to prepare your vehicle for ceramic waxing and I refuse to spend 8 to10 to 12 hours doing it. I do not have a garage or carport, it is exposed in all weather and all 4 seasons here in New York State. I have never ever gone to a car wash as I do it by hand aka myself, it is not necessary to have your vehicle washed every day like I have seen many people do. During the winter, sure get the undercarriage done on a nice dry sunny day if you don't have rust proofing as long as the temperature is above freezing. I have 2 vehicles to maintain so I try my best to keep them clean at least once a month or every other month when possible. Rust Proofing ... Ziebart is expensive and not worth it. Never use rubberized undercoating, they are messy, hold moisture and create rust, and make repairs tougher. Need Sound Proofing, get the interior carpet lifted/ removed, and add the sound-absorbing material then put the car flooring - carpet back in place. Most noise is from the wheel well/tire area or having lousy tires and the exhaust-muffler system. I'm 62 years old and have been driving for more than 40 years. Have owned 15 vehicles through the years from 1975 Dodge Dart with slant V6 (looked like a Chevy Nova), 1978 Alfa Romeo Veloce Spider, 1982 Mustang GT 302 Boss, 4 Speed, with T-Tops, Camero, Ford Taurus, F-150 Harley Davidson edition, and many others cars.
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How are those tires holding up !? I just put these on my PassPort a month or so ago. So far they have been fantastic, I am hoping they hold up for a while.
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