07-11-2013, 07:45 PM | #11 |
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It's always curious to me that the PSS tires are so well liked, while I was so thoroughly unimpressed with them, at least compared to the RE-050. It must make a large difference which car you have them on.
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07-11-2013, 07:57 PM | #12 |
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AD 08R looks impressive, but Tirerack is showing it to be only available in 245 40 18; fine for the fronts, but no rear fitment.
Is there another source you use? |
07-11-2013, 07:58 PM | #13 |
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07-11-2013, 08:18 PM | #14 |
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I like the RE050A's on the 328iT. I liked the RE040's in the ZHP as well. But the PS2's (ZHP and V70R) and PSS's (997TT) are grippier and more comfortable (a bit quieter perhaps - though that is likely because they replaced older tires) and seem slightly better on the wet.
I recall the PS2's not being quite that sharp on initial turn-ins, but I the PSS's seem better. |
07-11-2013, 08:41 PM | #15 |
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07-12-2013, 06:37 PM | #16 |
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I really dig the new PSS that my e46 m3 had the grace to come with. The sidewalls feel stronger than PS2's, the grip better and the ride quieter. The ride is firm, but that's partly XL-rating and suspension related. They suck badly in the cold, the potenza re050 is much better in that aspect while being much worse at everything else. I can't comment on track use, but for the street, I'd buy'em.
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07-14-2013, 05:43 PM | #17 |
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The Pilot Sport A/S 3 appears to be receiving very positive reviews. There is a possibility they may replace the RE050A run-flats on the E90.
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07-14-2013, 05:56 PM | #18 |
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Do you need a/s in the south?
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07-15-2013, 12:39 AM | #19 |
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I am not deep south. SE, only 30 mins from the Great Smoky Mtns. The weather in Knoxville is like Sybil, you never know what you are going to get. This year has been nuts... very little Spring, not all that hot of a summer, but tons of rain (TVA is currently releasing most of their dams). My grass has never been this green in July, it is usually brown. We had a very mild winter, but the prior year it was fairly cold with plenty of snow.
PSS were my choice until I read your post how they suck in the cold. |
07-15-2013, 12:12 PM | #20 |
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I am not thrilled with the RE050As on the wagon. Wet grip seems sorely lacking.
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