Bye PSS, Hello PS4S

Latt · 03-10-2017, 12:37 AM

Purchased Michelin Pilot 4s today from American Tire Distributors..F 275/35/19... R 305/30/19. Getting them mounted/balanced tomorrow so hopefully they live up to the hype.

Joker_J · 03-10-2017, 06:24 AM

I was about to purchase the PS4S but they don't have the tire size I need for the front -_- So I ended up just getting the PSS

FPenvy · 03-10-2017, 08:43 AM

Hurry up people I wanna see how these hold up to the hype on the Z lol

About to order my tires and have been thinking about trying these this season.

osbornsm · 03-10-2017, 09:15 AM

Does anyone sell these besides tire rack?!?

They're $360 each plus shipping *cough

kenchan · 03-11-2017, 12:15 PM

gotta pay to play kid..

RadioFlyer · 03-13-2017, 08:38 PM

I'm still working out the new-tire squirm. And then I'm going to be away from my car for a couple weeks. But I'll get a review once they are settled in!

SgtGoldy · 03-13-2017, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RadioFlyer

I'm still working out the new-tire squirm. And then I'm going to be away from my car for a couple weeks. But I'll get a review once they are settled in!

Looking forward to it

Zoren 370 · 03-13-2017, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Latt

Purchased Michelin Pilot 4s today from American Tire Distributors..F 275/35/19... R 305/30/19. Getting them mounted/balanced tomorrow so hopefully they live up to the hype.

How much is the 305's each?

Latt · 03-14-2017, 12:28 AM

I paid what Tire Rack is selling them for $369 but no shipping. Really didn't get a chance to get out and drive the Z any over the weekend will report back once I get a few miles on them.

Zoren 370 · 03-14-2017, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Latt

I paid what Tire Rack is selling them for $369 but no shipping. Really didn't get a chance to get out and drive the Z any over the weekend will report back once I get a few miles on them.

Just checked tirerack the 305 by 19's are priced at $408 each.

When did you buy at $369?

FPenvy · 03-14-2017, 08:18 AM

Tirerack must hate you.

RadioFlyer · 03-16-2017, 01:16 AM

Update at around 500 miles: I had some time to give the tires a run in the canyons last night, and am happy to report that what they are saying is true - they're just like the PSS, but MORE. As I said, they're still a little squirmy, but the limits are higher. It's always a little hairy working up to a tire's limit when you're used to a lower limit, especially on public roads, but I'll say that I took turns at about the same speeds I used to start to get a little bit of tire noise, and there was nothing. They just held. For accelerating they held the power through first and second gears. I'm sure I could roast them if I actually launched from a higher RPM, but just rolling into first, I used to spin at around 5K in first and through second. Now, it just rips through the gears. That by itself makes these tires worth it - to be able to actually use the lower gears! It makes me excited all over again to have a supercharger!

Overall, believe the hype. They're just like a PSS but more. Which is amazing because they stick like an older R-Comp, but ride and wear like an normal summer tire. Yes, they're pricey but worth it if you actually need a tire that can hold under hard cornering or putting down a lot of power. Those were my priorities and I'm happy with them. We'll see how long they last. I'll be sure to update this thread as I put more mileage on them.

SgtGoldy · 03-16-2017, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RadioFlyer

Update at around 500 miles: I had some time to give the tires a run in the canyons last night, and am happy to report that what they are saying is true - they're just like the PSS, but MORE. As I said, they're still a little squirmy, but the limits are higher. It's always a little hairy working up to a tire's limit when you're used to a lower limit, especially on public roads, but I'll say that I took turns at about the same speeds I used to start to get a little bit of tire noise, and there was nothing. They just held. For accelerating they held the power through first and second gears. I'm sure I could roast them if I actually launched from a higher RPM, but just rolling into first, I used to spin at around 5K in first and through second. Now, it just rips through the gears. That by itself makes these tires worth it - to be able to actually use the lower gears! It makes me excited all over again to have a supercharger!

Overall, believe the hype. They're just like a PSS but more. Which is amazing because they stick like an older R-Comp, but ride and wear like an normal summer tire. Yes, they're pricey but worth it if you actually need a tire that can hold under hard cornering or putting down a lot of power. Those were my priorities and I'm happy with them. We'll see how long they last. I'll be sure to update this thread as I put more mileage on them.

Thanks for the review brotha! Glad to hear they're living up to the articles.

DarkJak · 03-16-2017, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the review, RF!
I've been waiting for direct comparisons to the PSS.
My biggest issue with the PSS was always putting power down off the line and also tires holding up on longer (20+ minute) sessions.
To hear that it puts power down better is exactly what I was hoping for

Dwight Frye · 03-17-2017, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzzy

Figures. I just bought my first set of PSS three weeks ago. Looks like they're about $90 (per four) cheaper today. But I do like them a lot.

Ditto, I just bought a set of Pilot Super Sports last week. They are my 3rd set on my '09 Z. The last set still had some tread left at about 24K miles but had gotten noisy so I decided it was time for a new set. I was surprised that they were less expensive than the set I bought from the same dealer in July of 2014 but wasn't aware that the PS4S tires were available. I might have given them a try but it will be hard to beat the PSS tires. Those things are just awesome.

03-10-2017, 12:37 AM	#46 (permalink)
Latt Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 30 Drives: 11 370Z Rep Power: 12	Purchased Michelin Pilot 4s today from American Tire Distributors..F 275/35/19... R 305/30/19. Getting them mounted/balanced tomorrow so hopefully they live up to the hype. SgtGoldy and Zoren 370 like this.

03-10-2017, 09:15 AM	#49 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Does anyone sell these besides tire rack?!? They're $360 each plus shipping cough Smashley likes this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE* (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

03-11-2017, 12:15 PM	#50 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	gotta pay to play kid.. FPenvy, Joker_J and Halfkiddio like this.

03-13-2017, 08:38 PM	#51 (permalink)
RadioFlyer Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 193 Drives: 08 G37S S/C Rep Power: 40	I'm still working out the new-tire squirm. And then I'm going to be away from my car for a couple weeks. But I'll get a review once they are settled in! SgtGoldy likes this.

03-16-2017, 01:16 AM	#57 (permalink)
RadioFlyer Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 193 Drives: 08 G37S S/C Rep Power: 40	Update at around 500 miles: I had some time to give the tires a run in the canyons last night, and am happy to report that what they are saying is true - they're just like the PSS, but MORE. As I said, they're still a little squirmy, but the limits are higher. It's always a little hairy working up to a tire's limit when you're used to a lower limit, especially on public roads, but I'll say that I took turns at about the same speeds I used to start to get a little bit of tire noise, and there was nothing. They just held. For accelerating they held the power through first and second gears. I'm sure I could roast them if I actually launched from a higher RPM, but just rolling into first, I used to spin at around 5K in first and through second. Now, it just rips through the gears. That by itself makes these tires worth it - to be able to actually use the lower gears! It makes me excited all over again to have a supercharger! Overall, believe the hype. They're just like a PSS but more. Which is amazing because they stick like an older R-Comp, but ride and wear like an normal summer tire. Yes, they're pricey but worth it if you actually need a tire that can hold under hard cornering or putting down a lot of power. Those were my priorities and I'm happy with them. We'll see how long they last. I'll be sure to update this thread as I put more mileage on them. SgtGoldy, DarkJak, Rusty and 2 others like this.

03-10-2017, 06:24 AM	#47 (permalink)
Joker_J Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Ville, KY Posts: 580 Drives: 2014 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 13	I was about to purchase the PS4S but they don't have the tire size I need for the front -_- So I ended up just getting the PSS

03-14-2017, 12:28 AM	#54 (permalink)
Latt Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 30 Drives: 11 370Z Rep Power: 12	I paid what Tire Rack is selling them for $369 but no shipping. Really didn't get a chance to get out and drive the Z any over the weekend will report back once I get a few miles on them.

03-16-2017, 03:50 PM	#59 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	Thanks for the review, RF! I've been waiting for direct comparisons to the PSS. My biggest issue with the PSS was always putting power down off the line and also tires holding up on longer (20+ minute) sessions. To hear that it puts power down better is exactly what I was hoping for __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668