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I live in San Antonio, Texas and can confirm what Terry has said about his reasons for getting the AS/4 tires.
People think of Texas and generally only think about hot weather.
Well, it can rain cats, dogs, and even big animals here.
And, the temps are often below freezing, with long periods below 40.
I have had Ultra High Performance tires on a couple of cars here but in the cold or wet conditions they were not safe.
I currently have the AS/4 tires on my Audi RS5 with the 450 HP 4.2 L V-8.
The AS/4s are quieter, track better, and are safer than the OEM UHP tires that came with the car.
I have not noticed any reduction in "performance."
Maybe if I drove like a complete half-wit perhaps there would be a smidgen less performance? On the street I doub it.
An excellent tire for performance cars if you live in areas that get cold or have a lot of heavy-duty rain.
Cheers,
Tom
Tom,
Well you certainly have beaten me to getting the Michelin AS/4 tires on your new (To-You) Audi RS-5.
Great Write-Up buddy and what you have found out is what I have also found out with the Michelin AS/4 tires on our Golf R.
They are even better and actually "Exceeding" what I thought they were going to be like.
Thanks for taking the time to do your Review here it's Appreciated.
Originally Posted by sinking
I'm a half wit in central TX and can definitely feel the difference between different tiers of tires on the street. I've quickly overheated Michelins performance AS on some twisty back roads. MPS4S have impressive grip, stick pretty well even below 40 degrees, but with their soft sidewalls feel a little numb. With something like the Goodyear Supercar 3 or Bridgestone RE71r I certainly feel the added grip on the street. The stiffer sidewalls and more connection between treadblocks give the impressions that you've removed a layer of mush from the bushings. The steering wheel feels more like you're driving a sports car rather than a Lexus. I've even been impressed with how the SC3's do in the high 30's. They don't turn into hockey pucks, but I do ease into it to get some heat into the tires, then I can drive like it's 70 degrees out.
Different horses for different courses. Use the tire that works best for you, but without a doubt there are noticeable differences between tires even on the street.
sinking,
If I was younger and I think I can also speak for Tom in San Antonio, TX.
When we were younger, a lot younger, we also drove like idiots and my and Tom's opinions are.
We are lucky to be still above ground !!!
The Michelin AS/4 tires will work perfect for our driving needs at this point in our lives.
As you say, something for everyone.
Originally Posted by Rasputin.
Good thread here. Learning a lot about these AS tires
Rasputin,
If your interested in the Michelin AS/4 tires and you haven't see my other Thread on them ???
Below is the Link to that thread.
It has lots & lots of Great Videos on the Michelin AS/4 tires from many reviewers.
For you guys that have the Spyder or the GT4 see question on (Tires) below ...
OBSESSED Garage EGO short blower extension has arrived ...
Hello,
Some of you might also like to look into getting the following.
It makes drying the GT4 extremely easy.
Note*
Using this method nothing touches the (Painted-Surface) to possibly SCRATCH it.
I placed the order for the OBSESSED Garage EGO short blower extension back on November 2021.
They were not yet into the Final-Production.
Finally they were being manufactured in the Final-Release and getting shipped.
This is what I purchased to use blowing-off the GT4 after washing/detailing it.
It works great but the stock blower-tube is just to darn long and of course the tip is Hard-Plastic if you were to accidentally to touch the painted-surface.
This New Short Blower Tube comes with a Soft-Rubber-Tip.
Since I knew I was going to be using the EGO Blower for extended times with both my eXmart LZ X Zero Turn Mower & the GT4.
I ordered both the extended battery and the Fast-Charger.
Terry
Last edited by tigerhonaker; 04-17-2022 at 02:16 PM.
Finally things are coming together on my ordered Michelin AS/4 tires for the GT4 ...
Greetings,
As some of you know that follow this thread I have ordered a long time ago the Michelin AS/4 tires with Discount Tire.
I was, shall I say, disappointed so CANCELLED with them and requested a Full-Refund which came through last week.
I then went back to The Tire Rack which I have done business with for more than 30 Plus years.
And Always-always totally satisfied.
I should have gone with them in the 1st place but since Discount Tire is no more than like 3-miles from my house I went with them.
No sour-grapes here just sharing information here as I always have.
Anyway look below at the pictures.
Now all I need is the rear tires and I can set the appointment with Porsche of Nashville with Nick (Shop Foreman) to do his Magic as he has in the past.
Some of you might also like to look into getting the following.
It makes drying the GT4 extremely easy.
Note*
Using this method nothing touches the (Painted-Surface) to possibly SCRATCH it.
I placed the order for the OBSESSED Garage EGO short blower extension back on November 2021.
They were not yet into the Final-Production.
Finally they were being manufactured in the Final-Release and getting shipped.
This is what I purchased to use blowing-off the GT4 after washing/detailing it.
It works great but the stock blower-tube is just to darn long and of course the tip is Hard-Plastic if you were to accidentally to touch the painted-surface.
This New Short Blower Tube comes with a Soft-Rubber-Tip.
Since I knew I was going to be using the EGO Blower for extended times with both my eXmart LZ X Zero Turn Mower & the GT4.
I ordered both the extended battery and the Fast-Charger.
Terry
Terry - how is the fit/finish and blow patter with this extension? I gave up on using leaf blowers last year with how clunky they were to use. Instead I got a metrovac mini and more drying towels. But I'm tempted to go in this direction instead.
That looks like an unwieldy tool for drying a car, I tried my leaf blower a few times and it wasn’t really balanced right for that kind of work. So I put the Big Boi mini on my christmas list and it is amazing.
Terry - how is the fit/finish and blow patter with this extension?
I gave up on using leaf blowers last year with how clunky they were to use.
Instead I got a metrovac mini and more drying towels.
But I'm tempted to go in this direction instead.
slowdown,
I can tell you for a fact the EGO blower with the (Short-Extension) and it's (Soft-Rubber-End) is the way to go.
The Fit & Finish looks just like it came from EGO.
You wouldn't know it was aftermarket if someone didn't point that out.
I've used a variety of ways to dry cars over the years.
And they all were just to me a Major PAIN to deal with.
My EGO set-up is expensive but the way I see it the GT4 also was so to help keeping the GT4 better than Showroom New the EGO is worth every penny.
Below are additional pictures for you to give you perhaps a better idea about it.
Terry
Originally Posted by UncleDude
That looks like an unwieldy tool for drying a car,
I tried my leaf blower a few times and it wasn’t really balanced right for that kind of work.
So I put the Big Boi mini on my christmas list and it is amazing.
UncleDude,
Looks like that will get the job done nicely buddy.
Decision made on Dry versus oiled filters for 718 Cayman GT4 ...
Greetings,
I've been looking into this for sometime now and looked at lots of discussions on Oiled versus Dry with comments as well as videos.
All the discussions to me Always say go DRY for maximum flow with No-Worries on Oiled Filters possibly clogging the MAF.
Also, maintenance-wise simply replace the Dry-Filter when doing the next oil & filter change.
I went with Verus as seen below after touching base with Jon Swift (Owner) of FLAT 6 MOTORSPORTS.
. About Verus Engineering
Why Verus (pronounced Veh-rus)? Verus is Latin for true or complete.
We strongly believe in engineering as a whole.
We are also a company comprised primarily of engineers.
We wanted to bring our passion for engineering to our name.
In 2014, a group of Motorsports engineers joined together and began a journey into revolutionizing the components available to the aftermarket industry. The group of engineers comprised in Verus Engineering have a wide range of previous and ongoing knowledge within the Motorsports world. We have worked within IndyCar teams and the sanctioning body, NASCAR teams, World Endurance Car (WEC) teams, as leading suppliers to the Motorsports industry, and in leading aftermarket companies as well. This vast experience allows us to cater to many needs within the automotive industry. With thoroughly engineered components including the use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), thermodynamics, heat transfer, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), we strive to produce aftermarket parts that can outperform the factory components.
Cayman Air Filter Install (How-To) - By Flat 6 Motorsports
I can tell you for a fact the EGO blower with the (Short-Extension) and it's (Soft-Rubber-End) is the way to go.
The Fit & Finish looks just like it came from EGO.
You wouldn't know it was aftermarket if someone didn't point that out.
I've used a variety of ways to dry cars over the years.
And they all were just to me a Major PAIN to deal with.
My EGO set-up is expensive but the way I see it the GT4 also was so to help keeping the GT4 better than Showroom New the EGO is worth every penny.
Below are additional pictures for you to give you perhaps a better idea about it.
Terry
UncleDude,
Looks like that will get the job done nicely buddy.
Terry
Guys,
If your considering the Short EGO tube conversion ???
I've been looking into this for sometime now and looked at lots of discussions on Oiled versus Dry with comments as well as videos.
All the discussions to me Always say go DRY for maximum flow with No-Worries on Oiled Filters possibly clogging the MAF.
Also, maintenance-wise simply replace the Dry-Filter when doing the next oil & filter change.
I went with Verus as seen below after touching base with Jon Swift (Owner) of FLAT 6 MOTORSPORTS.
. About Verus Engineering
Why Verus (pronounced Veh-rus)? Verus is Latin for true or complete.
We strongly believe in engineering as a whole.
We are also a company comprised primarily of engineers.
We wanted to bring our passion for engineering to our name.
In 2014, a group of Motorsports engineers joined together and began a journey into revolutionizing the components available to the aftermarket industry. The group of engineers comprised in Verus Engineering have a wide range of previous and ongoing knowledge within the Motorsports world. We have worked within IndyCar teams and the sanctioning body, NASCAR teams, World Endurance Car (WEC) teams, as leading suppliers to the Motorsports industry, and in leading aftermarket companies as well. This vast experience allows us to cater to many needs within the automotive industry. With thoroughly engineered components including the use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), thermodynamics, heat transfer, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), we strive to produce aftermarket parts that can outperform the factory components.
There is another dedicated thread discussing "intake-filters" I added the name and link below for those following this thread.
Lots of comments guys .................
I can tell you for a fact the EGO blower with the (Short-Extension) and it's (Soft-Rubber-End) is the way to go.
The Fit & Finish looks just like it came from EGO.
You wouldn't know it was aftermarket if someone didn't point that out.
I've used a variety of ways to dry cars over the years.
And they all were just to me a Major PAIN to deal with.
My EGO set-up is expensive but the way I see it the GT4 also was so to help keeping the GT4 better than Showroom New the EGO is worth every penny.
Below are additional pictures for you to give you perhaps a better idea about it.
Terry
UncleDude,
Looks like that will get the job done nicely buddy.
Terry
I can second this. I detail cars for a living and I use the Ego 650 to dry the cars off. The new Obsessed Garage stubby is a great addition as well, I got mine on Monday and have since dried 5 vehicle using it. Also while im at it, any Porsche owner in NJ always gets a discount from us.
Last edited by Frank Torres; 04-21-2022 at 12:22 PM.
There is another dedicated thread discussing "intake-filters" I added the name and link below for those following this thread.
Lots of comments guys .................
I can second this.
I detail cars for a living and I use the Ego 650 to dry the cars off.
The new Obsessed Garage stubby is a great addition as well, I got mine on Monday and have since dried 5 vehicle using it.
Also while im at it, any Porsche owner in NJ always gets a discount from us.
Hi Frank,
Thanks for your Positive comments as I have not yet used my OBSESSED Garage Stubby.
But, I can see from it's Much-much shorter length and it having the (Soft-Rubber-Tip) it's going to be GREAT.
04-07-2022, 01:48 PM
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Finally things are coming together on my ordered Michelin AS/4 tires for the GT4 ...
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