[snow] Dunlop DSST 01 RF Vs. Michelin PS2
12-15-2007, 05:23 AM
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Hi dear members!
When I picked up my 5 I found the dunlop runflat on it .
Compared to Michelin PS2, they weren't so good, especially on the wet .
I tested them on the snow and going slow, using 2nd gear, I could go round the city, but on a medium (and icy) sloping road, despite 2nd gear and DTC, with -17? C outside , I didn't succed in arriving on the top of the road .
[ I usually don't need snow tires, because when I go to ski there is long tunnel almost till the country, so every time I have to cover only 3-4 miles to reach the house . But not every time I find snow on the road ]
My new PS2 are better than Dunlop RF on all roads, dry and wet .
But what about the snow ?
Did anyone have the chance to try ?
Just for curiosity - during next days I should discover it by myself
Thanks,
cheers!
When I picked up my 5 I found the dunlop runflat on it .
Compared to Michelin PS2, they weren't so good, especially on the wet .
I tested them on the snow and going slow, using 2nd gear, I could go round the city, but on a medium (and icy) sloping road, despite 2nd gear and DTC, with -17? C outside , I didn't succed in arriving on the top of the road .
[ I usually don't need snow tires, because when I go to ski there is long tunnel almost till the country, so every time I have to cover only 3-4 miles to reach the house . But not every time I find snow on the road ]
My new PS2 are better than Dunlop RF on all roads, dry and wet .
But what about the snow ?
Did anyone have the chance to try ?
Just for curiosity - during next days I should discover it by myself
Thanks,
cheers!
12-15-2007, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='507059' date='Dec 15 2007, 02:23 PM
Did anyone have the chance to try ?
Just for curiosity - during next days I should discover it by myself
Just for curiosity - during next days I should discover it by myself
12-15-2007, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='507061' date='Dec 15 2007, 03:34 PM
I actually found having a diesel engine benefits the most. Tyres don't seem to matter! It just grips and grips...!
?With a diesel you have more torque, so worse grip .
12-15-2007, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='507061' date='Dec 15 2007, 03:34 PM
I actually found having a diesel engine benefits the most. Tyres don't seem to matter! It just grips and grips...!
12-15-2007, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='507080' date='Dec 15 2007, 03:24 PM
?With a diesel you have more torque, so worse grip .
12-15-2007, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='507080' date='Dec 15 2007, 03:24 PM
?With a diesel you have more torque, so worse grip .
But it pulls in a higher gear so you can reduce the power to the wheels, also it is heavier which helps the grip a bit.
Must confess, I use winter tyres so can't comment on the PS2's in snow.
12-15-2007, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by KAF' post='507111' date='Dec 15 2007, 07:20 PM
so can't comment on the PS2's in snow.
Then you should avoid to reply
Waiting for a more intelligent answer
12-15-2007, 11:59 AM
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both tyres sux,
P-zero nero are the best traction i've tried for a fair price.
for my 20's.RF are heavy loose power
snow tyres have no traction and terrible water bead during rain.
only down side of P-zero because of good traction, soft material,
very low tread wear.
P-zero nero are the best traction i've tried for a fair price.
for my 20's.RF are heavy loose power
snow tyres have no traction and terrible water bead during rain.
only down side of P-zero because of good traction, soft material,
very low tread wear.
12-15-2007, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by quan717' post='507151' date='Dec 15 2007, 11:59 PM
very low tread wear.
yeah they get cooked very fast....... i had to change mine after 8000 Km