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Originally Posted by mikeb
Most have responded to the OP title, but I'm more interested in this question if anyone can comment further
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Out of the latest new tires on the market - 245/40r19 x 4
Mich PS4 - 242 x 4 - 971 - ??? - Similar compound to Hankook RS3 (larger sipes/ thicker tread)
Pirelli PZ4 - 218 x 4 - 875 - BEST comfort - mild/low life (personally certifiable)
Conti sport - 208 x 4 - 835 - ???
Potenza S-04 - 204 x 4 - 816 - low life (oem - 12k mild abuse)
Notable extremes -
Dunlop ZII - 285 x 4 - 1033 - long life +23k (personally certifiable-track and canyon abuse - 3 sets on 2 different cars)
Potenza RE-11 - 249 x 4 - 999 - decent life
Potenza RE-71r - 225 x 4 - 903 - reported low life -15k
Based purely on one size - the PS4 is the most expensive out of the summer max tires. I'm not entirely sure they will last any longer or post significant lap times over any other tire other than the S-04 on this list.
If the PSS's is any indication (which they aren't really, completely different compounds) The cost is not worth it versus an extreme or a cheaper Max summer tire like the PZ4's or ContiSports.
Continental has proven their tires can withstand track torture. PZ4 imo feels excellent for street driving, but ultimately too soft if you plan on abusing them. I'm personally hesitant on wasting money on the extra cost of the Michelins because i was never "wowed" by the PSS or PS2's.
