Tyre help needed for HRE P44SC
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Tyre help needed for HRE P44SC
I've just received my wheels but need help deciding what Tyres to use. My car will be lowered using springs/links. Wheels are 19x9 +25, 19x11 +35. Tyre sizes I'm thinking of are 255/35 and 305/30.
1. Conti Sportcontact 5P
2. Michelin Pilot Supersport
3. Hankooks
I've searched and I know most guys are using Hankooks because of rounder design. Anyone have experience with the other 2? Should I go narrower 295 on the PSS for example because of squarer design or at safe with Hankooks. Feedback much appreciated.
1. Conti Sportcontact 5P
2. Michelin Pilot Supersport
3. Hankooks
I've searched and I know most guys are using Hankooks because of rounder design. Anyone have experience with the other 2? Should I go narrower 295 on the PSS for example because of squarer design or at safe with Hankooks. Feedback much appreciated.
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i drive them all, fast and hard
vic55 and pertplus, and faris probably will have your answers
best thing is that you car is adjustable so u can modify it as needed.
im excited too see what aftermarket 19s will look like lowered, we usually dont see that because everyone goes 20's lowered
take lots of pics
Mich PSS btw, never had them but i may soon,
best thing is that you car is adjustable so u can modify it as needed.
im excited too see what aftermarket 19s will look like lowered, we usually dont see that because everyone goes 20's lowered
take lots of pics
Mich PSS btw, never had them but i may soon,
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I think I did 265-30 and 295-25 with the Michelin PSS and had no issues and then did 255-30 and 305-25 with the Hankooks and similarly had no problems. Car was lowered with the KW Sleeve kit.
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vic55 and pertplus, and faris probably will have your answers
best thing is that you car is adjustable so u can modify it as needed.
im excited too see what aftermarket 19s will look like lowered, we usually dont see that because everyone goes 20's lowered
take lots of pics
Mich PSS btw, never had them but i may soon,
best thing is that you car is adjustable so u can modify it as needed.
im excited too see what aftermarket 19s will look like lowered, we usually dont see that because everyone goes 20's lowered
take lots of pics
Mich PSS btw, never had them but i may soon,
I would have preferred to go 20's but it's illegal to run tyres with a lower load rating than the stockers here in OZ. I'll be sure to post up pics when it's done.
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Yeah that's why i'm leaning towards them but obviously don't want rubbing issues. What are the offsets on your wheels?
I was looking at one of your photos of your car with the blue HRE's from another post and the rears look like they would rub if you lowered it. Maybe just the angle of the photo.
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Yeah that's why i'm leaning towards them but obviously don't want rubbing issues. What are the offsets on your wheels?
I was looking at one of your photos of your car with the blue HRE's from another post and the rears look like they would rub if you lowered it. Maybe just the angle of the photo.
I was looking at one of your photos of your car with the blue HRE's from another post and the rears look like they would rub if you lowered it. Maybe just the angle of the photo.
btw: those wheels look great!!!
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Ok so I ran 20x9 and 20x11 with the same offsets so the "pushout" is the same and the diameter is very very very close since I ran a 30 series front and a 25 series rear.
I dropped my car and would rub for sure with PSS with my set up. I ran about 1/2 inch fender over tire. I went with the rounder sidewall to avoid issues (Hankook). The PSS is very very square so its almost like having an extra 3-5mm in offset pushing out. Id go with the Hankook to avoid rubbing but no doubt the PSS is the better tire. But the Hankook is very good for the price and I pushed the car extremely hard in straights and turns with no ill effects.
I dropped my car and would rub for sure with PSS with my set up. I ran about 1/2 inch fender over tire. I went with the rounder sidewall to avoid issues (Hankook). The PSS is very very square so its almost like having an extra 3-5mm in offset pushing out. Id go with the Hankook to avoid rubbing but no doubt the PSS is the better tire. But the Hankook is very good for the price and I pushed the car extremely hard in straights and turns with no ill effects.
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Ok so I ran 20x9 and 20x11 with the same offsets so the "pushout" is the same and the diameter is very very very close since I ran a 30 series front and a 25 series rear.
I dropped my car and would rub for sure with PSS with my set up. I ran about 1/2 inch fender over tire. I went with the rounder sidewall to avoid issues (Hankook). The PSS is very very square so its almost like having an extra 3-5mm in offset pushing out. Id go with the Hankook to avoid rubbing but no doubt the PSS is the better tire. But the Hankook is very good for the price and I pushed the car extremely hard in straights and turns with no ill effects.
I dropped my car and would rub for sure with PSS with my set up. I ran about 1/2 inch fender over tire. I went with the rounder sidewall to avoid issues (Hankook). The PSS is very very square so its almost like having an extra 3-5mm in offset pushing out. Id go with the Hankook to avoid rubbing but no doubt the PSS is the better tire. But the Hankook is very good for the price and I pushed the car extremely hard in straights and turns with no ill effects.
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And with a 295 tire (even a pss) will be slightly rounded due to minimal stretching on the 11 inch wheel. I do this on my M6 because at the time I got 20x11's PSS didnt have a 305x30 tire.
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Yes, you are pulling in the tire some so yes.... you might even be able to run the 255's up front. My personal concern was with the rears.
And with a 295 tire (even a pss) will be slightly rounded due to minimal stretching on the 11 inch wheel. I do this on my M6 because at the time I got 20x11's PSS didnt have a 305x30 tire.
And with a 295 tire (even a pss) will be slightly rounded due to minimal stretching on the 11 inch wheel. I do this on my M6 because at the time I got 20x11's PSS didnt have a 305x30 tire.
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The AMG is a 2 ton plus GT cruiser. The PSS is a great tire but the Hankook will cover the needs of about 99% of the way drivers push the AMG. Its not a sports car. Its a luxury car with sports car characteristics at best IMHO. Its a straight line warrior with a plush suspension with air in the back that baffles me to this day. I drove my cars probably 150 mph daily (when I drove it/them) and had the Hankooks on two cars (E63 Wagon CLS63) and push my cars very very hard. Its always better to get the better tire- always. But the Kooks are not that bad in their own regard.
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Here is one more thought which may be appropriate or not:
The AMG is a 2 ton plus GT cruiser. The PSS is a great tire but the Hankook will cover the needs of about 99% of the way drivers push the AMG. Its not a sports car. Its a luxury car with sports car characteristics at best IMHO. Its a straight line warrior with a plush suspension with air in the back that baffles me to this day. I drove my cars probably 150 mph daily (when I drove it/them) and had the Hankooks on two cars (E63 Wagon CLS63) and push my cars very very hard. Its always better to get the better tire- always. But the Kooks are not that bad in their own regard.
The AMG is a 2 ton plus GT cruiser. The PSS is a great tire but the Hankook will cover the needs of about 99% of the way drivers push the AMG. Its not a sports car. Its a luxury car with sports car characteristics at best IMHO. Its a straight line warrior with a plush suspension with air in the back that baffles me to this day. I drove my cars probably 150 mph daily (when I drove it/them) and had the Hankooks on two cars (E63 Wagon CLS63) and push my cars very very hard. Its always better to get the better tire- always. But the Kooks are not that bad in their own regard.
So if you had to choose: 305/30 Hankook vs 295/30 PSS?
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Good point. The other factor I was considering was the safety aspect. If the better tyre for example takes x metres less to stop from a certain speed, that may mean the difference between a mild/serious accident. I haven't seen any data but food for thought. But I've heard the Hankooks make good semi slicks so should translate to their street tyres, so the performance/safety difference is probably irrelevant.
So if you had to choose: 305/30 Hankook vs 295/30 PSS?
So if you had to choose: 305/30 Hankook vs 295/30 PSS?
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Dre -- Your new P44SC's are 19's right? Please be sure to post some pics when you get them installed. The P44SC is one of a handful of wheels on my 'short-list', so I', particularly interested in seeing how they look.
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