Michelin Pilot Sports vs PS2s
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Michelin Pilot Sports vs PS2s
I will be installing 17x8 BBS wheels on my new '04 CLK320 and am looking for advice on tires. I want either the Pilot Sports or the PS2 tires in 225/45R17 size ( no stagger ). Are there real advantages to the PS2s over the PS tires? The "looks" of the tread are not important to me, but performance, safety and ride quality are. Literature and reviews indicate the PS2s handle better, are quieter and have less trammeling, but the Pilot Sports are proven while the PS2s are pretty new - anyone care to comment? Thanks! 
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depends on the weather
the PS II's are so much better than the old version
The S-03's beat the old version in our testing
The PS II's beat the S-03 in our testing
conclusion
S-03's > Pilot Sport
PS II's > S-03's
PS II's > Pliot Sport
The S-03's beat the old version in our testing
The PS II's beat the S-03 in our testing
conclusion
S-03's > Pilot Sport
PS II's > S-03's
PS II's > Pliot Sport
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Hey Luke,
I'm a little confused perhaps but the sticky tread you wrote gave the S-03 top marks above the PS2, now the PS2 is better?
Additionally, what specific characteristics did the PS2 exhibit in your tests? awiner says they are quiet and smooth, would you agree and how is that affected by wear? Is the grip more like that of the SX MXX3? The original PS was quite a let down in this regard after the superior dry traction of the SX MXX3.
Thanks!
I'm a little confused perhaps but the sticky tread you wrote gave the S-03 top marks above the PS2, now the PS2 is better?
Additionally, what specific characteristics did the PS2 exhibit in your tests? awiner says they are quiet and smooth, would you agree and how is that affected by wear? Is the grip more like that of the SX MXX3? The original PS was quite a let down in this regard after the superior dry traction of the SX MXX3.
Thanks!
Last edited by schwarzwagen; Apr 26, 2004 at 11:35 PM.
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depends on the weather
Originally posted by schwarzwagen
Hey Luke,
I'm a little confused perhaps but the sticky tread you wrote gave the S-03 top marks above the PS2, now the PS2 is better?
Additionally, what specific characteristics did the PS2 exhibit in your tests? awiner says they are quiet and smooth, would you agree and how is that affected by wear? Is the grip more like that of the SX MXX3? The original PS was quite a let down in this regard after the superior dry traction of the SX MXX3.
Thanks!
Hey Luke,
I'm a little confused perhaps but the sticky tread you wrote gave the S-03 top marks above the PS2, now the PS2 is better?
Additionally, what specific characteristics did the PS2 exhibit in your tests? awiner says they are quiet and smooth, would you agree and how is that affected by wear? Is the grip more like that of the SX MXX3? The original PS was quite a let down in this regard after the superior dry traction of the SX MXX3.
Thanks!
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