Tire Decision - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs PS2
12-02-2020 | 07:00 PM
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I had heard that while the PS2 is an old design, the more recently manufactured ones use an updated compound, can anyone here confirm?
I put the PS2's on the 993 a few years ago, to replace the Sumi HTR ZIIIs. All street driving, and in So Cal, 99% dry conditions. I love the PS2's for my level and type of driving.
225/40/18 fronts, 285/30/18s on the rear. PS4 were not available in the sizes I wanted when I replaced the Sumis.
I put the PS2's on the 993 a few years ago, to replace the Sumi HTR ZIIIs. All street driving, and in So Cal, 99% dry conditions. I love the PS2's for my level and type of driving.
225/40/18 fronts, 285/30/18s on the rear. PS4 were not available in the sizes I wanted when I replaced the Sumis.
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12-03-2020 | 11:25 AM
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it was actually here on rennlist https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-vs-ps-4s.html
12-03-2020 | 12:12 PM
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Seems like the 4S is the logical choice. One thing I didn't think about - given the length of time I'll have these tires - is that the 4S will probably be in production for a while in case I damage a tire and need a new one. That may not be the case for the older PS2.
Thanks to all for your comments and advice. Much appreciated.
Thanks to all for your comments and advice. Much appreciated.
12-04-2020 | 12:17 AM
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Thank you for the compliment. I love this car. I totally agree with you. My 993 has stock engine, no cars and fister IIIs. Nothing got away from me in the mountains yet. I drive around with GT3s, lotus evoras M4s, huracans, you name it.
here is another video. Turn the volume up. If you ask me that’s how a Porsche should sound like. Camera car is a tuned corvette chasing me while I’m chasing(being slowed down) by a 650hp M2.
this run was on PS4Ss too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...&v=zSS_Lvb9X6w
here is another video. Turn the volume up. If you ask me that’s how a Porsche should sound like. Camera car is a tuned corvette chasing me while I’m chasing(being slowed down) by a 650hp M2.
this run was on PS4Ss too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...&v=zSS_Lvb9X6w
horrible music
12-04-2020 | 01:33 AM
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I had heard that while the PS2 is an old design, the more recently manufactured ones use an updated compound, can anyone here confirm?
I put the PS2's on the 993 a few years ago, to replace the Sumi HTR ZIIIs. All street driving, and in So Cal, 99% dry conditions. I love the PS2's for my level and type of driving.
225/40/18 fronts, 285/30/18s on the rear. PS4 were not available in the sizes I wanted when I replaced the Sumis.
I put the PS2's on the 993 a few years ago, to replace the Sumi HTR ZIIIs. All street driving, and in So Cal, 99% dry conditions. I love the PS2's for my level and type of driving.
225/40/18 fronts, 285/30/18s on the rear. PS4 were not available in the sizes I wanted when I replaced the Sumis.
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12-04-2020 | 06:37 AM
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I have 235F/285R. I've been satisfied with the combination. On a wide body, it's just begging for a 285 rear, visually.
EDIT: Just realized this is a typo. I have 295 rears.
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12-04-2020 | 08:15 AM
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The PS2 is the better dry performance tire, and Mike said he didn't drive in the rain. The weekend toy tire.
The PS4S is the better over-all tire, better wet grip, less dry grip, costs less, better tread life. The workhorse DD tire.
Both get equally noisy with mileage.
The PS4S is the better over-all tire, better wet grip, less dry grip, costs less, better tread life. The workhorse DD tire.
Both get equally noisy with mileage.
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12-04-2020 | 12:58 PM
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just like an oil thread - as things stand, we have opinion and experience, and many unanswered questions, so I've fired-off a few questions to Michelin and will report back if/when they give me an answer (within three business days they reckon)Have a lovely weekend.
12-04-2020 | 01:16 PM
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Orangecurry,
Thanks for doing that. I have been running 235/40-18 front and 295/30-18 rear (second pair of fronts and third pair of rears) for years on 996 Hollow Spokes on my C2S. Great tires. Have been worried that Michelin would stop making those sizes and the 225/30-18 and 285/30-18 tires for my 993 Hollow Spokes. It's getting harder and harder to find great tires in these sizes.
Thanks for doing that. I have been running 235/40-18 front and 295/30-18 rear (second pair of fronts and third pair of rears) for years on 996 Hollow Spokes on my C2S. Great tires. Have been worried that Michelin would stop making those sizes and the 225/30-18 and 285/30-18 tires for my 993 Hollow Spokes. It's getting harder and harder to find great tires in these sizes.
12-04-2020 | 04:03 PM
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