TTR

Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone can give me some advice as to which tire is better? I don't do any track time, however, I may visit the drags once in a while. Mostly used for spirited street driving. I would like a balance between comfort and grip. Read too many contrasting reviews on several different vehicles, figured I should ask the people that know the best for our cars.

Thanks,
Trevor

kponti

DW has excellent grip, soft sidewalls and make it feel like the car is leaning more than it is. Takes bumps well though.
PSS has slightly better grip but much better feedback and firmness due to stiffer sidewalls. Bumps do get transmitted through a bit more though

Enigma94

^^ couldn't have said it any better. If you want tons of grip and great feedback through the twisters go with the PSS's. They really aren't that much more considering the drastic difference between the 2.

baron.eggelbert

DW is outperformed in the dry by Pilot Sport A/S 3. Yes, all-seasons. Let alone PSSes.

Don't waste your money on DWs, especially for this car. You will regret it.

Pay for the best, cry once. You won't do much crying because the price delta is minimal.

PSS for summer, PA4 for winter = no regrets.

RikTT

PSS all the way. They are geared towards excellent performance

shawnoc2003

Have used both, Michelin's are noticeably better.

Ronan Mc Cabe

+1

viren.89

Using Conti Extreme contact DW tuned and I'm happy.

I never drag my car. Spirited driving around canyon "type roads" and car holds well.

Ride is smooth though and I run Nitrogen in all my tires.

Next set might be PSS cuz I've never tried em that's the only reason.

Yacht Master

Have had both on my E55, those that favor the Conti have simply never had a set of PSS.


There is not any one component more important than the tires on your car.

dllhg

PSS are an amazing tire and all I will put on this car from now on.

TTR

Thanks for the tips guys! I have PSS right now, just wasn't sure when it came time to replace them (which shall be very soon) if I should try something else.

OZZYAMG

Hi

I just had my new PSS tyres fitted on my rear wheels under 4 hours ago.

All I can say is "WOW" what an amazing difference in straight line grip.

I have not done a 100% full throttle take off from a stopped position but I did get the chance to test a couple of rolling starts in full manual mode from just under 10mph. Previously I would get a heap of wheelspin but with the PSS's on the rear it gave a very awkward noise of a small amount of tyre screech (sounded harsh) and then my car flew and took off.

Normally when I did these type of rolling starts I could get the rear of my car go sideways and create a huge amount of smoke from burning rubber.

I simply cannot believe how well these new Michelin PSS tyres work...they are truly amazing compared to the Continental's.

Regards,

OZZYAMG

alm046801

I know that hp and torque are factors in tires so with that being said I have a '12 e550 with renntech ecu upgrade and need to replace the mich mxm it came with, I know have 530 hp and 600 lb ft torque. Even giving it a slight kick from the start makes the back fishtail a bit. I'm thinking of doing the suspension next but what's the better tire pss or conti extreme conti Dw the higher hp and torque? I'm in southeast Texas ,Galveston so no concerns for extreme cold weather but the rain can be harsh when it comes to the rainy season.

Worth the wait

Have you read the posts in this thread?

alm046801

I read the posts in the thread and was wondering if the extra torque and hp was a factor in choosing between the two.

2000UZJ

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SheriffDep

A lot of people responding to your thread OP, have much more hp and torque than you do. Most are Modded AMG's.

cij911

You should definitely get General XXX on sale right now at Sears

2000UZJ

I hear Nankang tires are pretty grippy

Bigtickets

PSS hands down. I go through about 4 sets a year. Wouldn't put anything else on the car.

cnterline

If there's any doubt ,I was at Atco on Nov 3 ,before I left I put my PSS back on and went onto track and dead hooked with them after a burn out ran a 10.92 at 129 ,1.61 60 ft I posted slip in one of my threads

ss.dna02

4 sets?!?

SheriffDep

Hey buddy, was wondering what you do in the winter with tires. I'm in Pawleys and this cold weather sucks for my PSS. Under 45 degrees I spin them all the dam time. I feel I am wasting them and should grab a all season just for the winter, being this winter is supposed to be colder than normal. Plus I might be in DC Jan thru May. Since you go through 4 sets a year, you likely don't care but wanted to know your thoughts.

Thanks

sy1616

PSS by far, likely best $ can buy IMHO

TTR

Ya I ended up opting for the PSS. The 2015's come with the Conti's so that's why I was considering them under the assumption that they must be good tires if they were selected. PSS hooked up real nice when I went to the drag strip this summer, so I'm happy that I purchased another set. But now that it's winter I'm backing to drive the slowmobile C.