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Been chewing on the wheels purchase for a bit. But I have been struggling with tires at 3/32 kicking up the VDC every time I punch it or take a turn too fast. Since i won't be able to run summer tires for at least next April. The temp is already dropping to low 50s. Add that to constant wet roads, the car performance is probably less than a quarter.
I decided to go with all weather because it doesn't snow in Seattle and temperatures in dead winter is around mid 30s.
After a month a research, I pulled the trigger on a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus. They have better wet and cold traction than the regular A/S and appears to be rated as the best all weather tire. Drove for a few miles yesterday....wow! very impressed.
I am on spacer for the moment H&R 20R/25F but I'm not sure if they will stay.
Next upgrade is Coilovers (BC Racing w/ swift upgrade)
I have been debating between the new Michelin PS4S and the new Continental ExtremeContact Sport. The continental are cheaper and based on the review are pretty great. So far the PS4S have outperform every single summer tire including the old PSS.
It comes with better wear and quieter.
I am still waiting on wheels to come in (2 weeks to go) so I am hoping by that time Costco will be carrying them. With the Costco card 4% discount + $70 Michelin discount, the price will be closer to the continental.
Hopefully I get all this before the end of the summer...lol
I plan on keeping the current wheels/tires (Michelin AS 3 Plus) or possibly get dedicated tires for the winter.
Personally, I made the call that the Continentals would be so much a similar thing as a street tire, that the Michelins are more about bragging rights, or the comfort of a proven, familiar purchase. Nothing really wrong with either of those things.
However, four new Contis would be approx $250 savings over the Michelins. So unless you can offest that savings with discounts... meh. There is no wrong answer.
I've used PSS for four years, and am using Continentals now in the rears.
Personally, I made the call that the Continentals would be so much a similar thing as a street tire, that the Michelins are more about bragging rights, or the comfort of a proven, familiar purchase. Nothing really wrong with either of those things.
However, four new Contis would be approx $250 savings over the Michelins. So unless you can offest that savings with discounts... meh. There is no wrong answer.
I've used PSS for four years, and am using Continentals now in the rears.
So..,,I pulled the trigger on the new continentals. I am going with 295/35/19 and 255/40/19. The Michelin don't have 295s yet and I don't feel like waiting for a slight difference in performance.
we'll find out fitment next week ..😬. Will go down to 285 if it doesn't work.
costco will not install of its not OEM size so they are out regardless of cost.
The PSS are discontinued so no point in getting them. however the continental cost as much as the PSS or PS4S. The $75 rebate was 'til April I think.
I've also ordered a TMW shifter kit impulsively lol. saw a promo and next thing I know it's in the cart.😩
Also got a Raceeng shift ****. I'm gonna need a shift boot to complement and do all at once. The **** has the R engraved in red and I can't think of anything else in the car to go with that other than the Nissan red start button. Maybe have the shift boot stitching in red? 🤔.
Please se feel free to suggest or talk down. Feelings will not be hurt.,,lol
Since you bought Michelin A/S tires less than a year ago, and these new Contis ars 19", seems like you have new wheels for the car. What's going on? And did you buy and install those Z1 rotors like you were talking?
Not such a "slow" build afterall, eh?
Originally Posted by NightMarauder
Please se feel free to suggest or talk down. Feelings will not be hurt.,,lol
i looked into the differential..I'm very interested. I assume the warranty is out if you do this?
Probably, but only for the rear end, and since you're replacing everything there anyway, not sure what is left eligible for coverage. In any event, my car is out of warranty, and I don't care.
It's a helluva mod. Ridiculously more responsive as a daily driver. And when you hook up out of the hole without spinning, the launch can be downright shocking. If you have 295 Contis on 10.5" wide, light-weight wheels...
09-08-2016, 11:57 AM
