Michelin PS2 vs. Super Sports
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I've been running Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires on my E60 for the past few years. I am getting near the time for a new set of tires, and I am wondering if there is much difference betweenthe PS2 vs. the Super Sports?
Does anyone have experience or knowledge about the difference in these tires?
I live in Florida, so I use summer tires year-round. Wet handling is very important because it rains daily here during the summer.
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Does anyone have experience or knowledge about the difference in these tires?
I live in Florida, so I use summer tires year-round. Wet handling is very important because it rains daily here during the summer.
Thanks for any recommendations.
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Is the miles wear supposed to be the same? My PS2's are in the same boat and I will try a set of Conti's only becasue I got them so cheap I couldn't say no. I imagine I will go back to the PS2's once these are worn out. Winter Park, FL? Sounds like you might get a lot of snow down there... lol
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Is the miles wear supposed to be the same? My PS2's are in the same boat and I will try a set of Conti's only becasue I got them so cheap I couldn't say no. I imagine I will go back to the PS2's once these are worn out. Winter Park, FL? Sounds like you might get a lot of snow down there... lol
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I have the Super Sports on my 550. I have about 20,000 miles on the current set and have moderate wear in the rear and less moderate wear in the front. I drive very aggressively and expect to replace the rear around 35,000 miles. I live in Houston where it rains frequently as we're right off the gulf coast and I find wet road traction to be superior to the Continental DWS tires and about on par with the Pirelli P Zeros.
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All you want to know! Basically, the PSS is the new and improved ps2. http://www.motortrend.com/features/p...t_super_sport/
Tire rack also tests them and has a video of the testing on their site. After researching, I picked mine up at Costco for the cheapest price. Plus through Costco you get free roadhazard and free lifetime rotate and balance. Every couple of months they have $60-$70 off when you buy a set of 4 tires.
Tire rack also tests them and has a video of the testing on their site. After researching, I picked mine up at Costco for the cheapest price. Plus through Costco you get free roadhazard and free lifetime rotate and balance. Every couple of months they have $60-$70 off when you buy a set of 4 tires.
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I have a set of PSS on my 550 and I can say they're prone to aquaplaning. The tyre has awesome grip in dry and wet weather, just watch out if there's a lot of water on the road. I still love them though
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All you want to know! Basically, the PSS is the new and improved ps2. http://www.motortren...ot_super_sport/
Tire rack also tests them and has a video of the testing on their site. After researching, I picked mine up at Costco for the cheapest price. Plus through Costco you get free roadhazard and free lifetime rotate and balance. Every couple of months they have $60-$70 off when you buy a set of 4 tires.
Tire rack also tests them and has a video of the testing on their site. After researching, I picked mine up at Costco for the cheapest price. Plus through Costco you get free roadhazard and free lifetime rotate and balance. Every couple of months they have $60-$70 off when you buy a set of 4 tires.
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I forgot to mention - they also fill with nitrogen for free, which is an up-charge everywhere else I've seen. And they'll top off your tires with nitrogen for free as needed!
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Cool. I've ordered my PSS tires from Tire Rack. There's a $70 mail-in rebate, too.