Getting new tires
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'12 e63 p30
Getting new tires
Hey everyone, I'm starting to look at new tires and I have heard good things about the Michelin PSS. What do you guys like? I want something pretty soft with a lot of grip but not over the top so I don't wear them out in a single day if I decide to light up the tires. BTW I have a 2012 e63. Also, could I fit 295 or 305? I have heard that these fit.
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Josh
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Josh
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I was told that 305s would not fit. Are you planning on using the stock rims? My experience is with 20 inch rims.
I was thinking about the pilot SS also but wound up with the Hankook V12. The PSS are definately better for the track but the Hankook were a better compromise. They were quieter and rode better, which for me was more important for 90% of my driving. They were very similar to the stock continentals that came with the car but with better wet and dry grip.
If you are looking for the best grip / handling, do allot of spirit driving and are not as concerned with ride quality and noise, I would say go get the PSS. If you want a "softer" ride and will give up a bit of road handling to achieve this, then the Hankooks, in my opinion would be better.
Hope this was helpful.
I was thinking about the pilot SS also but wound up with the Hankook V12. The PSS are definately better for the track but the Hankook were a better compromise. They were quieter and rode better, which for me was more important for 90% of my driving. They were very similar to the stock continentals that came with the car but with better wet and dry grip.
If you are looking for the best grip / handling, do allot of spirit driving and are not as concerned with ride quality and noise, I would say go get the PSS. If you want a "softer" ride and will give up a bit of road handling to achieve this, then the Hankooks, in my opinion would be better.
Hope this was helpful.
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I was told that 305s would not fit. Are you planning on using the stock rims? My experience is with 20 inch rims.
I was thinking about the pilot SS also but wound up with the Hankook V12. The PSS are definately better for the track but the Hankook were a better compromise. They were quieter and rode better, which for me was more important for 90% of my driving. They were very similar to the stock continentals that came with the car but with better wet and dry grip.
If you are looking for the best grip / handling, do allot of spirit driving and are not as concerned with ride quality and noise, I would say go get the PSS. If you want a "softer" ride and will give up a bit of road handling to achieve this, then the Hankooks, in my opinion would be better.
Hope this was helpful.
I was thinking about the pilot SS also but wound up with the Hankook V12. The PSS are definately better for the track but the Hankook were a better compromise. They were quieter and rode better, which for me was more important for 90% of my driving. They were very similar to the stock continentals that came with the car but with better wet and dry grip.
If you are looking for the best grip / handling, do allot of spirit driving and are not as concerned with ride quality and noise, I would say go get the PSS. If you want a "softer" ride and will give up a bit of road handling to achieve this, then the Hankooks, in my opinion would be better.
Hope this was helpful.
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Not sure about the 305 but I also have a feeling that rubbing is going to occur.
The previous post on Hankook is good info. Hankooks are definitely good bang for the buck. That is also good to take into consideration.
