C6G

Is anyone running the PSS's in 275/30/19 at stock height?

Sher Judge

PSS all the way.......

No brainer

_AMG_

They are well priced, dont know anyone personally that's running them on a C63 but have seen guys run Yokohama ADVAN sport, they run WIDE but don't know much about them in regards to performance.

Ya the Michelin PS2's and PSS's run wide, the only reason why I went with the 235/265 combo is becuase im lowered and dont wanna run into any rubbing issues.

Yes, My friend is running 245/35/19 and 275/35/19 Michellin PSS on the OEM 19's with no rubbing issues at all.

I know.
Not trying to compare them but weighing my options and asking opinions on which one I should get. I ordered the Michelins since most owners are happy with them.

I know guys who are running RS3's and they're very happy with them, I know they wouldn't last long but are great autoX tires nonetheless.
The Hankooks are a great daily tire but aren't the best when it comes to performance imo. I wanted something that is going to have good tread life with awesome grip, Michelins seem to be the best option for me.

Sher Judge

MICHELIN PSS 295/30/19 (R01) for my rear setup, 255/35/19 (RO1) for my fronts.

Stock with no star lowering and Im having way too much fun this way.

These tyres are only available in South Africa with an Official launch by September/October, sales books open by November. I know the Michelin group for a good few years, they also supply all our rubber conveyor belts at our Namibia Plant.

Ok so anyway, just keep us posted on what happens. I have them on my C63 (030) - E55(030) - S65, CL65, (S55K), I use the Pirelli Assemtrico here. Another super hard working tyre.

NC_Ferrari

Its quite funny a lot of people on here are saying "you get what you pay for". That is not entirely true when it comes to tires. As a firm believer in the term I do agree with it on most things, but not in the case of tires. Yes the Michelin tires are better in this comparo. But there are a lot more expensive tires out there that don't perform well that could compare directly with the likes of the cheap guys like Hankook and Kuhmo.

Not to sound like a jerk but in a post like this I'd rather hear reasons rather than "those are more expensive so they are better"

_AMG_

I agree with you to some degree, Though I don't think more expensive is necessarily better. for example, PS2's are more expensive then the PSS's but offer less performance. But as the saying goes, "you get what you pay for" unless you get ripped off.

propain

I agree, but my point was when you go cheap you get cheap. Expensive and more expensive is not always the case. In some cases you are just paying for brand ect.

Expensive and cheap however there is a clear distinction in quality. I dont know of any $300+ each tires that are "Worse" in performance than a $175. It might be possible though.

JeffDL

I say Hankooks because the car just chews through rear tires anyway and is not a handling machine. If you're at the drag strip get some drag radials.

maybe I'm just bitter because I'm getting camber wear on my rears and they are pretty much done after 5k miles.

amg4rl

AMG...I see in your sig you have HRE Wheels? What model are they and what are the widths?

badu

definitely go for PSS. Even if you chew through the rear tires, Michelin offers 15K mileage warranty so you can get some of your money back. PSS might even end up being cheaper in the long run @ a significantly higher performance level.

propain

DR's on the street as well. Just hope it doesnt rain!

NT05's are also great tires. Not great in the rain but great dry traction. Pretty much cheater slicks.

_AMG_

your Hankooks were done after 5K miles??!
Im lowered also but im wearing out evenly in the rear maybe slightly more on the inside.

HRE M40's 19X8.5 19X9

That's one of the few reasons why im sticking with Michelin, I don't know any other company that offers that type of warranty.

Sher Judge

Best warranty that I know of too, for industrial, commercial and private, they truly are one of the finest rubber manufacturing groups we have.

Jon2007E63P30

Handling machine? OK I guess I know where you are coming from. But hey. Hankook R-s3 did this.. start at 7:00. I pass the GT3 at 8:06 on Laguna Seca. I call this a kill.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq-kmFuiirw

Sher Judge

Agreed. It's a Kill. I also have to say Hankook's in South Africa are slowly becoming a favourite tyre of choice for many.

jwkim80

V12 was POS tires.

Does NOT work well with C63 due to soft sidewalls.

Sher Judge

Each to their own I suppose.

But I've also been told that for the price they really great tyres for dry conditions and no aggressive cornering. Anyway.

_AMG_

Nice kill man!!
Looks like the RS-3's get the job done!

propain

Nice video, but a kill?? Do you really think your 2007 E63 can beat that GT3 with equal driver skill? What mods on the E63?

Looked like a noob GT3 driver learning his car and he waved you past.

_AMG_

True, there is no way a E63 is going to out run a GT3 on the track. The GT3 driver seemed like he was still learning, like you said.

propain

6:34 Instructor says what sounds like "Hes lifting from the sound of it"

_AMG_

Just put the Micehlin PSS's on, first impression.......WOW!!
Miles smoother then the Hankooks, planing on taking it to ACH later on today to see how they perform.

kent426

Get this month's issue of Grass Roots Motorsports. They test the latest hot tires in the rain. Hankooks are hands down the fastest dry weather tires, less than two seconds off R compound but they do suffer a bit in the rain. The Dunlop Direzza are an all around good tire. I am getting great tire wear considering the amount of track time I have on them.

_AMG_

Comparing Hankook EVO V12's to Michelin Super Sport's is like comparing vinegar to wine. The Star Specs are superb tires, nothing bad to say about them.
Though I have nothing bad to say about the Hankooks, Ive always said in my posts that they are great tires for the money but the Super Spors are on another level.

propain

Now you can see why I was so harsh on the Hanook's!


I dont know who Hanook pays off for such great reviews but it must cost a bundle.