Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
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I purchased the second set from Discount Tire Direct after upgrading to coupe 19"s in 245/40 and 275/35 sizes. I'm going to get ~14,000 miles out of these. I'm attributing the longer life of the 19"s to the increased traction/reduced tendency to spin under heavy throttle
I got 10,000 miles out of the stock RE050A tires, and replaced those with Potenza S04s, which also lasted around 10,000.
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^^^
FWIW, my experience with RE050A and PSS has been pretty much the same.
FWIW, my experience with RE050A and PSS has been pretty much the same.
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Im pushing almost 17000 on my pss before my whiteline endlink decided to fail and some how become one with the rear tire when I ran over it. That said the tires were near the end of their life and I had some weird inner edge wear. Im getting some ps4s next week (hopefully after these sub 30 degree days). I will chime back in once I get some feedback formed on them compared to the pss.
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Update at around 500 miles: I had some time to give the tires a run in the canyons last night, and am happy to report that what they are saying is true - they're just like the PSS, but MORE. As I said, they're still a little squirmy, but the limits are higher. It's always a little hairy working up to a tire's limit when you're used to a lower limit, especially on public roads, but I'll say that I took turns at about the same speeds I used to start to get a little bit of tire noise, and there was nothing. They just held. For accelerating they held the power through first and second gears. I'm sure I could roast them if I actually launched from a higher RPM, but just rolling into first, I used to spin at around 5K in first and through second. Now, it just rips through the gears. That by itself makes these tires worth it - to be able to actually use the lower gears! It makes me excited all over again to have a supercharger!
Overall, believe the hype. They're just like a PSS but more. Which is amazing because they stick like an older R-Comp, but ride and wear like an normal summer tire. Yes, they're pricey but worth it if you actually need a tire that can hold under hard cornering or putting down a lot of power. Those were my priorities, and I'm happy with them. We'll see how long they last. I'll be sure to update this thread as I put more mileage on them.
Overall, believe the hype. They're just like a PSS but more. Which is amazing because they stick like an older R-Comp, but ride and wear like an normal summer tire. Yes, they're pricey but worth it if you actually need a tire that can hold under hard cornering or putting down a lot of power. Those were my priorities, and I'm happy with them. We'll see how long they last. I'll be sure to update this thread as I put more mileage on them.
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Update at around 500 miles: I had some time to give the tires a run in the canyons last night, and am happy to report that what they are saying is true - they're just like the PSS, but MORE. As I said, they're still a little squirmy, but the limits are higher. It's always a little hairy working up to a tire's limit when you're used to a lower limit, especially on public roads, but I'll say that I took turns at about the same speeds I used to start to get a little bit of tire noise, and there was nothing. They just held. For accelerating they held the power through first and second gears. I'm sure I could roast them if I actually launched from a higher RPM, but just rolling into first, I used to spin at around 5K in first and through second. Now, it just rips through the gears. That by itself makes these tires worth it - to be able to actually use the lower gears! It makes me excited all over again to have a supercharger!
Overall, believe the hype. They're just like a PSS but more. Which is amazing because they stick like an older R-Comp, but ride and wear like an normal summer tire. Yes, they're pricey but worth it if you actually need a tire that can hold under hard cornering or putting down a lot of power. Those were my priorities, and I'm happy with them. We'll see how long they last. I'll be sure to update this thread as I put more mileage on them.
Overall, believe the hype. They're just like a PSS but more. Which is amazing because they stick like an older R-Comp, but ride and wear like an normal summer tire. Yes, they're pricey but worth it if you actually need a tire that can hold under hard cornering or putting down a lot of power. Those were my priorities, and I'm happy with them. We'll see how long they last. I'll be sure to update this thread as I put more mileage on them.
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Can anyone comment on if the PS4S run wider than a PSS in the same size? I rub slightly on large bumps in the rear with 285/30/20 + 10mm spacer. Looking to switch only the rears to PS4S...wondering if it will rub more or less.
Also, mixing the PSS fronts, with PS4S rears....any concerns? My understanding is they are in the same speed rating.
Also, mixing the PSS fronts, with PS4S rears....any concerns? My understanding is they are in the same speed rating.
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Love the PS4, swapped out my Hankook V12 in the back for them. Substantially reduced wheel hop and don't break loose as easy.
Took them to the track and felt more stable. I'm running 285/30/20 and it doesn't rub.
Took them to the track and felt more stable. I'm running 285/30/20 and it doesn't rub.
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You cant make that blanket statement about tires and it's certainly not true across the board. Some manufacturers suggest higher pressures, some lower and it often depends on belt construction and sidewalk construction along with track conditions and temp. As a matter of fact, the PSS has a softer sidewalk than the stick bridgestones and it allows for slightly higher tire pressures and less deformation under load.
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You cant make that blanket statement about tires and it's certainly not true across the board. Some manufacturers suggest higher pressures, some lower and it often depends on belt construction and sidewalk construction along with track conditions and temp. As a matter of fact, the PSS has a softer sidewalk than the stick bridgestones and it allows for slightly higher tire pressures and less deformation under load.