Just how good is the PSS?

hhughes1 · 04-15-2012, 08:35 PM

Apparently pretty much incredible. The following was a facebook post from a friend of mine. He owns Forged Performance in Georgia, builds and tunes GTR's (primarily) all over the globe and spends nearly every weekend tracking either his 996 GT3 or 2009 GTR, both full on race cars. He was at Road Atlanta with his new toy this weekend, I was surprised that he was even on the PSS tires as he typically runs R6's or 888's. This lap time on street tires is just amazing! Some may remember Keith posted several videos from our trip there last summer. He was on R6's, passing everyone in the run group, and lap times were about 10 seconds slower than this. Comparison reviews may be helpful but this type of real world feedback is more valuable to me.

Sharif:
‎1:33.8 at Road Atlanta in my near stock 2013 GT-R. Just Michelin PSS STREET tires and brake pads.

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Harold1898 · 04-15-2012, 10:39 PM

he clearly knows what he is doing.

lunarx · 04-16-2012, 04:13 AM

Impressive!

Jycke · 04-16-2012, 04:24 AM

Mine are in a garage waiting for their rims...i could put them on my current tires but i don't see a point seeing how i get my rims beginning of may

theturkster · 04-16-2012, 05:26 AM

In my experience i must say they are amazing tires. Grip is awesome even on the track. I now use them as my everyday tiers and never been happier.

Mort · 04-16-2012, 10:33 AM

That's nice, I have a set on the way. Thanks.

SF_C63 · 04-16-2012, 01:30 PM

Going to purchase a set this week.

What's the ideal setup for street use? 235's in the front, 265's in the rear? I know several people put the 275's in the rear with no issues.

CoolBDPhenom03 · 04-16-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SF_C63

Going to purchase a set this week.

What's the ideal setup for street use? 235's in the front, 265's in the rear? I know several people put the 275's in the rear with no issues.

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SF_C63 · 04-16-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CoolBDPhenom03

America's Discount Tire is running a special this week...you get a $70 Visa gift card with purchase of any Michelins.

Thanks man

Too bad the closest one to SF is in Redwood City. I might make the trek regardless.

b16 · 04-16-2012, 03:25 PM

EDIT: Nevermind, was thinking PSC.

CoolBDPhenom03 · 04-16-2012, 03:26 PM

Well, it's not like you'll burn THAT much gas getting there

There's one two blocks from where I live in Walnut Creek...right across the street from the dealership, so I guess I'm lucky then. Too bad I don't need tires just yet.

b16 · 04-16-2012, 03:29 PM

OT: I live in Walnut Creek as well.

drawde · 04-16-2012, 03:44 PM

I have PSS and so far so good. Can't comment too much since I only have them on the rears, but they do hook up nicely compared to my old Conti DW's.. Probably near or on par with my PS2's. Note that I don't drive too crazy anymore.

dubaudi · 04-16-2012, 03:58 PM

How are they in the rain? Any input from users?

Down here in FL wet driving is a concern...

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04-16-2012, 03:44 PM	#13
drawde Super Member 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 903 Drives: 2009 C63	I have PSS and so far so good. Can't comment too much since I only have them on the rears, but they do hook up nicely compared to my old Conti DW's.. Probably near or on par with my PS2's. Note that I don't drive too crazy anymore. __________________ Tapatalk on MBWorld << TAPATALK USERS PLEASE SHOW SUPPORT ! 2009 Steel Grey C63 - Grey/Black AMG Leather [x] 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector [x] Evosport Painted Side Markers [x] Eurocharged ECU Tune [x] BMC Air Filters [x] 20% Window Tint [ ] Charcoal Filter Delete

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dubaudi Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Someplace Warm Posts: 177 Drives: 2009 C63	How are they in the rain? Any input from users? Down here in FL wet driving is a concern... __________________

04-15-2012, 10:39 PM	#2
Harold1898 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 225 Drives: C63 sedan	he clearly knows what he is doing.

04-16-2012, 04:13 AM	#3
lunarx Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 349 Drives: W212 E63: PP/P2/non-Pano/ 6.2L M156	Impressive!

04-16-2012, 10:33 AM	#6
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04-16-2012, 01:30 PM	#7
SF_C63 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 37 Drives: 2009 C63	Going to purchase a set this week. What's the ideal setup for street use? 235's in the front, 265's in the rear? I know several people put the 275's in the rear with no issues.

04-16-2012, 03:25 PM	#10
b16 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 496 Drives: 2009 C63, 2000 ML 430, 1994 Del Sol Vtec	EDIT: Nevermind, was thinking PSC.

04-16-2012, 03:29 PM	#12
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