Bye PSS, Hello PS4S

bbermann · 03-28-2017, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Anybody have any idea of how the weight of the new tire compares to the precious version?

I just asked Michelin this question for the tire sizes I have on order. Here is their response:

The Pilot Sport 4 S in a size 285/35ZR19 will weigh 30.49 lbs, and the Pilot Super Sport weights 30.67 lbs.

In a 325/30R19, the Pilot Sport 4 S weights 31.46 lbs, and the Pilot Super Sport weights 32.19 lbs.

cooltoy · 03-28-2017, 03:20 PM

Sweet. Thank you.

SS_Firehawk · 03-28-2017, 03:38 PM

Question... So I'm debating these or the Continental extremecontact sport. Everything I'm reading is telling me these tires should be very very close, as in nearly every metric. And the Continental's are running a couple hundred cheaper on average. The old DW's got slapped around by the PSS, so that's why I'm a bit apprehensive about these newer ones. Any thoughts?

SgtGoldy · 03-29-2017, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Question... So I'm debating these or the Continental extremecontact sport. Everything I'm reading is telling me these tires should be very very close, as in nearly every metric. And the Continental's are running a couple hundred cheaper on average. The old DW's got slapped around by the PSS, so that's why I'm a bit apprehensive about these newer ones. Any thoughts?

I really wanted to chime in, but I known nothing about the contact sport. But if history can tell me anything Michelin will have the edge, even if it's ever so slight. I just really like all the technology (odd word choice since its just rubber) that goes into Michelin's tires. Makes me feel safer and more confident

SS_Firehawk · 03-29-2017, 09:37 AM

I just ordered a set of 285/35/19 on all fours of the Extremecontact Sport. Tirerack said they're doing a review in April putting these two together. I'll report back when I get them.

SgtGoldy · 03-29-2017, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

I just ordered a set of 285/35/19 on all fours of the Extremecontact Sport. Tirerack said they're doing a review in April putting these two together. I'll report back when I get them.

I should be mounting ps4s on the 10th. I wish you were closer, you could test my car against it and give feedback since were around the same hp&tq. It wouldn't be a 100% fair comparison but it could give an idea lol

Zoren 370 · 03-29-2017, 08:31 PM

Ordered mine today at discount tire for the 4s
255 front and 305 rear got a $80 rebate using the discount tire credit card.
$1.5k balanced and installed.

This 4S are slated better than the outgoing PSS.

NorthStyle · 03-31-2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Ordered mine today at discount tire for the 4s
255 front and 305 rear got a $80 rebate using the discount tire credit card.
$1.5k balanced and installed.

This 4S are slated better than the outgoing PSS.

Ouch... I need to stock up on Michelins before I leave Germany. Prices are borderline ridiculous in the States.

SgtGoldy · 03-31-2017, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

Ouch... I need to stock up on Michelins before I leave Germany. Prices are borderline ridiculous in the States.

How much can you get a set for? I keep hearing that, I feel like a plane ticket to germany and back w/ buying tires would be cheaper than buying them here at this point lol

Nixin · 03-29-2017, 09:05 PM

I think I may be dumping the stock Potenzas for the PS4S this summer.

Halfkiddio · 03-30-2017, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixin

I think I may be dumping the stock Potenzas for the PS4S this summer.

You can dump those for some Riken Raptors and you will be better off. It doesn't take much to beat the stock RE050's.

Nixin · 03-30-2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfkiddio

You can dump those for some Riken Raptors and you will be better off. It doesn't take much to beat the stock RE050's.

It's just mind boggling that Nissan Corp. would even put this rubber on the Z's. It's all about the corporate bean counting.

Chan Chee Hoe · 03-30-2017, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixin

It's just mind boggling that Nissan Corp. would even put this rubber on the Z's. It's all about the corporate bean counting.

It is lucky Nissan still give you Bridgestone Tyres,i have saw brand new Mercedes Benz E- Class & BMW 7 Series came with Korean Hankook Tyres nowadays.

Nixin · 03-30-2017, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

It is lucky Nissan still give you Bridgestone Tyres,i have saw brand new Mercedes Benz E- Class & BMW 7 Series came with Korean Hankook Tyres nowadays.

I haven't seen German cars on Hankook tires, but I do not live in Singapore.

NorthStyle · 04-01-2017, 12:44 AM

I purchased my last set of PSS (275/35/19 & 305/30/20) for under $1k; mounting/balancing was free since I purchased them from my local tire shop. A quick browse on eBay.de has prices for 265/35/19 averaging $270-280 and 305/30/19 averaging $300.

03-28-2017, 03:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,985 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Sweet. Thank you. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Question... So I'm debating these or the Continental extremecontact sport. Everything I'm reading is telling me these tires should be very very close, as in nearly every metric. And the Continental's are running a couple hundred cheaper on average. The old DW's got slapped around by the PSS, so that's why I'm a bit apprehensive about these newer ones. Any thoughts? __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	I just ordered a set of 285/35/19 on all fours of the Extremecontact Sport. Tirerack said they're doing a review in April putting these two together. I'll report back when I get them. SgtGoldy, 1cleanZ, instroke and 1 others like this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction Last edited by SS_Firehawk; 03-29-2017 at 09:49 AM.

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Ordered mine today at discount tire for the 4s 255 front and 305 rear got a $80 rebate using the discount tire credit card. $1.5k balanced and installed. This 4S are slated better than the outgoing PSS. SgtGoldy, JARblue, Latt and 1 others like this.

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Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	I think I may be dumping the stock Potenzas for the PS4S this summer. SgtGoldy and Zoren 370 like this.

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NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,292 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	I purchased my last set of PSS (275/35/19 & 305/30/20) for under $1k; mounting/balancing was free since I purchased them from my local tire shop. A quick browse on eBay.de has prices for 265/35/19 averaging $270-280 and 305/30/19 averaging $300.