Conti VS PS2, how much better?
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Conti VS PS2, how much better?
I have conti on my e63 right now, will it be better if I change to PS2? (traction). I used to love bridgestone S-03 but those darm thing will need replacment per 10kmiles =D
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2005 E55 Black / Black Every available option except Sat radio
I had conti's and then thanks to this forum I purchased ps'2. I only have ~1,400 miles on them so far but the basically do not slip and are stickier than bazooka gum on a 90 degree day.
Run and get the PS's, do not walk.
P.S. With new tires on, I killed a guy in a brand new 4S Porsche, he looked like he was hit by a brick afterwards.
Run and get the PS's, do not walk.
P.S. With new tires on, I killed a guy in a brand new 4S Porsche, he looked like he was hit by a brick afterwards.
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PS2's are stickier but you give up ride quality over the conti 2's. Have tried everything with mine to simulate the comfort of the conti's and have been unsuccessful. Maybe I just got a bad batch...
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2014 E63, Cobra replica, 68 Camaro, 66 Chevy II SS, Z4 BMW, Honda Element, Birel 125cc Shifter Kart.
Switched to the PS2s a month ago and wonder what took me so long. Much quieter, smoother and grippy than the Conti's. Expect to replace the rears twice a year and the fronts once a year. About the same as any high quality tire including the Conti's.
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I tend to run on the high end of the psi, on my PS2s; trying for better gas mileage, and I do not notice degrading in traction;
the placard psi numbers suggest higher psi for over 100mph, which....um....I hit quite often, so I psi my tires based on the over-100 mph: front: 40'ish, rear: 42'ish
been very happy with my PS2s, but cringe at the nearing replacement cost
what about this: pirelli zero/nero? I had them on my relatively tame E500 and they were great; thoughts?
thnx guys
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the placard psi numbers suggest higher psi for over 100mph, which....um....I hit quite often, so I psi my tires based on the over-100 mph: front: 40'ish, rear: 42'ish
been very happy with my PS2s, but cringe at the nearing replacement cost
what about this: pirelli zero/nero? I had them on my relatively tame E500 and they were great; thoughts?
thnx guys
Kris Keeney
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'19 E63S, ‘16 CLS63 RIP, '09 E63 Gone, '06 M5 Gone, '97 Supra TT Gone
I have PS2's on my M5 right now, I switched from the stock Conti's as soon as I got done burning them out. Ps2's are worlds better, sensational in dry weather and just as good in the wet. Also, the 100+mph performance is greatly improved, and that's a place I go on my way to the bagel store.
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I'm thinking about getting a set this week. My PS2's on the rear are a hair under 3/32nds while the fronts are still at 7/32nds tread. With the really cold weather just around the corner the PZero Nero M+S tires looked good. Then again, maybe I'll just keep the car in the garage drive the Suburban to work.
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thnx
Kris
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I mean for conti should be same PSI like when using PS2 right? 40psi front 42 rear.
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I went from conti -> PS2 and then I crashed... They worked great... but I think they are bad luck! only kidding, I was driven to make this choice, I put less then 100miles on the PS2s... maybe less then 50! so I have no idea
www.RichardHayden.net/crash
www.RichardHayden.net/crash
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Wow for real?? S03 lasted 12k miles on my 540 but PS2 on my RS4 was at 23k and still don;t need replacment any soon. I was assuming S03 have better traction. But good to find out PS2 better than S03 =)
