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Originally Posted by MacCool (Post 3202679)

When I bought my 2014 Z, I ditched the OEM RE050A's and put on the S-04s when the car had 5 miles on it. The S-04's were quieter than the OEM, and this early spring has demonstrated far better wet-road performance. As to dry road performance....I'm not a good enough driver to make use of any performance advantage of the PSS either. They would have been a complete waste of money for me.

Went 265/35zr19 & 285/35zr19 in S-04 PP, fit no problem and without rubbing being lowered on swift springs. Over these tiny speed bumps at the local grocery store I heard the little black plastic parts that hang down under the front bumper scrape. Front must be a little lower now

I am happy

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Originally Posted by MyZ4U2C (Post 3200750)

Anyone running with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3?? Like to hear how you like them and your impression of the handling in the rain? Luckily I only have 4k on these tires as it was a garage queen, been hunting for a new tire for the future. I am looking at the DWS and the Michelin PSS. Those of you who seem to love the PSS here, how do they hold up in the rain with wet roads/puddles?

In Utah, Im skeptical to just run summer tires all year round, I will park it for most of the winter. Snow comes at all sorts of times in Utah unexpectedly. As well as rain and hail.

I live at 9k feet in Colorado. I ran pilot A/S3s this last winter and the Z is STILL almost un-drivable in packed snow. I was hoping to get enough grip to at least run and errand in snow, but the Pilot Sport A/S is a FAIL in snow. Their only saving grace is that they are not damaged by driving on dry days when its cold outside. Some tires are not to be driven at less then 30 degrees outside air temp...

run summer tires in summer and go with dedicated snow tires in the white stuff (blizzaks perhaps)

It's the big, light, wide, super torqued back end that is the problem. I usually can keep the front pointing but the back end goes full Tokyo drift mode at every bend in the road. I am not driving aggressively at all just trying to creep around my twisty hilly neighborhood.

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Originally Posted by MacCool (Post 3200090)

S04's, there's no doubt in my mind. (cost -efficiency). They are a very close second to the PSS. So close that the PSS isn't worth the price difference for 99% of the drivers.
Tire Rack online. The trick is finding someone to mount and balance them without scarfing your wheels.

chances are the S04's are pretty much the same but with better sidewall and tread appearance and comfort.
one benefit PSS has that i noticed is weight. they are quite a bit lighter than the S04's.

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Originally Posted by 40th_z (Post 3206334)

RE11 :stirthepot:

:rofl2: :iagree:

I noticed I was driving on steel tread on the back tires when I was washing my car last week. Cost is a huge factor for me right now since I'm not working and I live in SoCal where rain/snow/clouds don't exist. I did a little research and went with the Hankook Ventus V12 and noticed an immediate difference in less noise in the cabin but that could be from not having to drive on steel tread. $210 a piece but I'm happy so far and I'll find out if this tire wears quickly or if I have other issues, that will help me decide what to do when I need new front tires.

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Originally Posted by SurfDog (Post 3206110)

Good to know, thanks for the info! :tup: I dont plan to drive much in winter at all, I was going to drive a Subaru for 4 months. Was just curious if I ran into light snow as the weather, much like Colorado can change on a whim.

I just started my first couple-hundred miles on my Bridgestone Potenza S-04's and love them so far. I am not far enough yet to give a lot of detail but off the bat, I'm pleased with the look, comfort, grip, and quiet ride it's given so far. I have tried to break them loose once and was unsuccessful doing so- very sticky tire.

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3204449)

You want to run asymetic tires on these cars due to its suspension design. Car runs lots of neg camber and need reinforced inner treads.

those BFG's are not.

Does this mean the BFG's should have the inner side wall reinforced more than the outer sidewall for better wear or handling? Since the BFG can be run on the left or right side, the inner side wall is reinforced the same as the outer sidewall.

Just curious.

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3199833)

Bridgestone S04. use 285/35/19 for the rear.

just had s04's installed on my sport wheels, went with stock front size and 285/35/19 rears based on kenchan's advice. looks and drives great! :tiphat: