04-06-2018, 10:52 AM | #11 |
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https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...sport-4s-test/
The above is a great review (though not enough comparison with the PSS). To be fair, front-engined cars (or even rear-engined in my crazy view) are less sensitive to tires than mid-engined. When a boxster or cayman goes, there is very little warning. What is a pleasant little drifto in a RWD bmw can easily become a scary or embarassing twirl in a torquey 987/981. |
04-06-2018, 10:54 AM | #12 |
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Also a good review:
http://www.automobilemag.com/news/mi...t-super-sport/ They say there are PS4 (Europe-only) and PS4S. I'd make sure. |
04-06-2018, 10:55 AM | #13 | |
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I recall the PSS being very good in the wet. But softer handling all around than the RE-050 tires that I replaced. |
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04-06-2018, 11:22 AM | #14 |
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I can't see why you'd get the PSS instead of the PS4S.
The only question is whether you decide less grip is more fun. I'm actually really enjoying the PS A/S3+ on my E36, which has just the right amount of grip.
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04-06-2018, 11:23 AM | #15 |
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04-06-2018, 11:26 AM | #16 |
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04-06-2018, 11:34 AM | #17 |
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They should have a date code on them. Four digits - first two are the week, second two are the year, so 0208 would be from January 2008 for example.
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04-06-2018, 11:46 AM | #18 |
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If he wants a cheaper tire that lasts longer, my alternate recommendation comes in to play.
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04-06-2018, 11:55 AM | #20 |
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Neither of those tires come in stock 996 turbo wheel sizes
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