Michelin Sport Pilot 4S Tires
03-27-2019, 09:25 AM
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I traded my Dunlops Sport Maxx for Michelin Sport 4S last fall before hibernation.
They are quieter and less harsh on the highway... but the car felt a bit squirmy and less planted at first... if that makes sense.
After logging some miles, even several track laps, I found they feel MUCH better.
I'm very happy and now have complete all-weather confidence.
They are quieter and less harsh on the highway... but the car felt a bit squirmy and less planted at first... if that makes sense.
After logging some miles, even several track laps, I found they feel MUCH better.
I'm very happy and now have complete all-weather confidence.
03-27-2019, 09:28 AM
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I have them on my R32 VW- really nice. Just put them back on car the other day. I run Cup 2's on GT3. I don't think the 4S would hold up for a track day. Chunk I'm sure.
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03-27-2019, 10:44 AM
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03-27-2019, 10:44 AM
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I have these on my 2009 Targa 4S.....Great tires!!
03-27-2019, 10:51 AM
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Have them and love them! They worked out well in the winter months (I don't drive in the snow or ice), great versus Cups in the cold and/or wet conditions.
They are very smooth and take the edge off the ride relative to the Cups. I highly recommend these tires.
They are very smooth and take the edge off the ride relative to the Cups. I highly recommend these tires.
03-27-2019, 11:00 AM
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Ok! the 4s tires it is! Thanks for the great feedback.
03-27-2019, 12:53 PM
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Do they look the same on rim as the SC2's? No stretching? OEM size?
It would be nice to get a little more grip in the wet and maybe some decreased road noise on the freeway.
It would be nice to get a little more grip in the wet and maybe some decreased road noise on the freeway.
03-27-2019, 01:34 PM
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03-27-2019, 01:41 PM
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They are now N rated. Anyone have them on their GT3? My touring is gonna need tires by this summer and considering these for more all weather performance.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...ramic%20Brakes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...ramic%20Brakes
Tirerack has either made an error by suggesting these for the GT3 Touring or they have made an error by not increasing the width range (as they do with the OEM Cup2's and Dunlops) - hard to know which.
EDIT: I looked at the Michelin site and they also suggest the 4S for a 2019 GT3, but also show the 10.5-11.5" width range - seems like maybe it's this range that has just not been reflected to allow for 12" rims (and maybe they're fine for this use)
https://www.michelinman.com/tire/mic...&zipCode=80223
03-27-2019, 06:01 PM
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Although these are N rated (certified for some model of Porsche - probably 991 Carrera S), the specs indicate that these are not recommended for the GT3’s 12” rear wheel. Click on Specifications in the link above and the recommended widths for the 305 is 10.5-11.5”
Tirerack has either made an error by suggesting these for the GT3 Touring or they have made an error by not increasing the width range (as they do with the OEM Cup2's and Dunlops) - hard to know which.
EDIT: I looked at the Michelin site and they also suggest the 4S for a 2019 GT3, but also show the 10.5-11.5" width range - seems like maybe it's this range that has just not been reflected to allow for 12" rims (and maybe they're fine for this use)
https://www.michelinman.com/tire/mic...&zipCode=80223
Tirerack has either made an error by suggesting these for the GT3 Touring or they have made an error by not increasing the width range (as they do with the OEM Cup2's and Dunlops) - hard to know which.
EDIT: I looked at the Michelin site and they also suggest the 4S for a 2019 GT3, but also show the 10.5-11.5" width range - seems like maybe it's this range that has just not been reflected to allow for 12" rims (and maybe they're fine for this use)
https://www.michelinman.com/tire/mic...&zipCode=80223
I have confidence they know what they are doing in this matter.
03-27-2019, 06:03 PM
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I'm currently running 265/30/20's and 325/25/21 MPS4S on my GT3 (stock headers with no tune, so relatively stockish power given my catback exhaust) and the grip is amazing. I was always a bit apprehensive with Michelin's MPS4S/PSS because I always loved Bridgestone's RE-71R's, but after some spirited driving today - I can honestly say the grip is perfect for street driving.
03-27-2019, 06:04 PM
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I'm currently running 265/30/20's and 325/25/21 MPS4S on my GT3 (stock headers with no tune, so relatively stockish power given my catback exhaust) and the grip is amazing. I was always a bit apprehensive with Michelin's MPS4S/PSS because I always loved Bridgestone's RE-71R's, but after some spirited driving today - I can honestly say the grip is perfect for street driving.
