Alternative to the Michelin pss? - Page 2

Apr 29, 2015 | 07:54 AM

#26

mrbrannin1

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2007 civic Si 2004 Acura TL 2013 MB C350

if only they made the yokahama YK580's for our rears that would be awesome...

Apr 29, 2015 | 11:32 AM

#27

dvoAMG

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13' C63 AMG P31

I went with the Continental ExtremeContact DW from Discount tire. With the ebay coupon, they matched the price and gave me $100 bucks off. Total $701 for all 4 tires, installation, and disposal. The technician even threw in the TPMS rebuild kits for free if need be replaced. Depending on how these tires treat me, I might want to try the PSS when I need new tires again. Anyways, et the fun begin!

Apr 29, 2015 | 08:58 PM

#28

Tinbucket

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C63

I've only run the Continental 5P or P5 whichever it is. they ride well and balance real well. They last about 7,000 on rears. Next set will get 15,000 on rears.

May 1, 2015 | 12:32 AM

#29

hmf63

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2013 MB C63

I've just picked up a 2013 C63 with just under 17k miles with the original Conti 5P's. They still have much usable tread easily passing the penny test and with fairly even wear. Its surprising after reading about tires only lasting 5k up to 10k if you're lucky. While my tires seem that they will last a bit longer I want to get a set of PSS's. The present Conti's seem a bit noisy. Do Conti's get noisier as they age? Will a new set of Michelins be quieter? Any ideas or comments?

May 1, 2015 | 06:44 AM

#30

chrisridebike8

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'10 C63

I think the PSS are probably the quietest tire I have ever had. I can't remember the 5Ps but the S04s were kind of noisy. I just remember it being really easy to spin the 5Ps when I had them.

May 1, 2015 | 01:01 PM

#31

BLACKBENZ88

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2008 E 350 4MATIC

i just swooped up a set of BFG'S g-force comp 2 all seasons living in the northeast they ride smooth, supppper grippy, and the look good too they are one of BFGs newest tire

Jun 5, 2015 | 01:45 PM

#32

rbranson

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From: San Francisco, CA

2010 C63 AMG P30

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubzAMG

Check out Bridgestone's new RE-71R, they just released it.

Just had the RE-71Rs put on yesterday. I was going to replace just the worn rear PSS but two delays in shipping caused me to reconsider and splurge.

I expected incremental improvements from the PSS considering it's such a well-regarded tire, but the difference is definitely worth the step up in category from "Max" to "Extreme" performance. I'm running OEM sizes on the stock 18s and the straight-line grip is now where it should be, even with the Eurocharged tune. It was difficult with the PSS, but I can't really even push the car hard enough on public roads to find the cornering limits. I have some track time scheduled soon to feel them out.

They are somewhat noisier, but I haven't really noticed much of a difference in ride quality. I'm not holding my breath on how much mileage I get out of them. I am aligned to minimum factory spec for rear toe-in (0.28) so that should help, but I'll feel happy if I get over 6,000 out of the rears.