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RadioFlyer 02-26-2017 10:44 PM

Yeah, I have a set of 275/305 on order. Tire Rack claims that the delivery date will be 3/29. Hopefully they stick to that date!

axmea? 02-27-2017 04:06 PM

None available soon enough. Tires blew out on me this AM. Went with PSS again this time in 265/305 combo vs 255/305. To my surprise it was in stock. Price wasn't bad either at $1300 balanced/installed. The same set/size of RE11's were going for $1450 balanced/installed. I just found out how heavier the RE11's were compared to PSS. My wheels are heavy as it is and didn't want to add more weight.

SgtGoldy 02-28-2017 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 3621125)
None available soon enough. Tires blew out on me this AM. Went with PSS again this time in 265/305 combo vs 255/305. To my surprise it was in stock. Price wasn't bad either at $1300 balanced/installed. The same set/size of RE11's were going for $1450 balanced/installed. I just found out how heavier the RE11's were compared to PSS. My wheels are heavy as it is and didn't want to add more weight.

yea I feel like this is whats gonna happen to me. Trying to lay off the tires and not drive it till these drop lol.

axmea? 02-28-2017 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtGoldy (Post 3621413)
yea I feel like this is whats gonna happen to me. Trying to lay off the tires and not drive it till these drop lol.

Tire Rack says they have it available on 3/1. Price isn't too bad either.

240se 03-06-2017 02:50 PM

In stock now at Tire Rack, 275/35-19 for $314.70

Latt 03-09-2017 11:37 PM

Purchased Michelin Pilot 4s today from American Tire Distributors..F 275/35/19... R 305/30/19. Getting them mounted/balanced tomorrow so hopefully they live up to the hype.

Joker_J 03-10-2017 05:24 AM

I was about to purchase the PS4S but they don't have the tire size I need for the front -_- So I ended up just getting the PSS

FPenvy 03-10-2017 07:43 AM

Hurry up people I wanna see how these hold up to the hype on the Z lol

About to order my tires and have been thinking about trying these this season.

osbornsm 03-10-2017 08:15 AM

Does anyone sell these besides tire rack?!?

They're $360 each plus shipping *cough

kenchan 03-11-2017 11:15 AM

gotta pay to play kid..

RadioFlyer 03-13-2017 07:38 PM

I'm still working out the new-tire squirm. And then I'm going to be away from my car for a couple weeks. But I'll get a review once they are settled in!

SgtGoldy 03-13-2017 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RadioFlyer (Post 3626887)
I'm still working out the new-tire squirm. And then I'm going to be away from my car for a couple weeks. But I'll get a review once they are settled in!

Looking forward to it :tup:

Zoren 370 03-13-2017 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Latt (Post 3625433)
Purchased Michelin Pilot 4s today from American Tire Distributors..F 275/35/19... R 305/30/19. Getting them mounted/balanced tomorrow so hopefully they live up to the hype.

How much is the 305's each?

Latt 03-13-2017 11:28 PM

I paid what Tire Rack is selling them for $369 but no shipping. Really didn't get a chance to get out and drive the Z any over the weekend will report back once I get a few miles on them.

Zoren 370 03-14-2017 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Latt (Post 3626991)
I paid what Tire Rack is selling them for $369 but no shipping. Really didn't get a chance to get out and drive the Z any over the weekend will report back once I get a few miles on them.

Just checked tirerack the 305 by 19's are priced at $408 each.

When did you buy at $369?

FPenvy 03-14-2017 07:18 AM

Tirerack must hate you.

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RadioFlyer 03-16-2017 12:16 AM

Update at around 500 miles: I had some time to give the tires a run in the canyons last night, and am happy to report that what they are saying is true - they're just like the PSS, but MORE. As I said, they're still a little squirmy, but the limits are higher. It's always a little hairy working up to a tire's limit when you're used to a lower limit, especially on public roads, but I'll say that I took turns at about the same speeds I used to start to get a little bit of tire noise, and there was nothing. They just held. For accelerating they held the power through first and second gears. I'm sure I could roast them if I actually launched from a higher RPM, but just rolling into first, I used to spin at around 5K in first and through second. Now, it just rips through the gears. That by itself makes these tires worth it - to be able to actually use the lower gears! It makes me excited all over again to have a supercharger!

Overall, believe the hype. They're just like a PSS but more. Which is amazing because they stick like an older R-Comp, but ride and wear like an normal summer tire. Yes, they're pricey but worth it if you actually need a tire that can hold under hard cornering or putting down a lot of power. Those were my priorities and I'm happy with them. We'll see how long they last. I'll be sure to update this thread as I put more mileage on them.

SgtGoldy 03-16-2017 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RadioFlyer (Post 3627926)
Update at around 500 miles: I had some time to give the tires a run in the canyons last night, and am happy to report that what they are saying is true - they're just like the PSS, but MORE. As I said, they're still a little squirmy, but the limits are higher. It's always a little hairy working up to a tire's limit when you're used to a lower limit, especially on public roads, but I'll say that I took turns at about the same speeds I used to start to get a little bit of tire noise, and there was nothing. They just held. For accelerating they held the power through first and second gears. I'm sure I could roast them if I actually launched from a higher RPM, but just rolling into first, I used to spin at around 5K in first and through second. Now, it just rips through the gears. That by itself makes these tires worth it - to be able to actually use the lower gears! It makes me excited all over again to have a supercharger!

Overall, believe the hype. They're just like a PSS but more. Which is amazing because they stick like an older R-Comp, but ride and wear like an normal summer tire. Yes, they're pricey but worth it if you actually need a tire that can hold under hard cornering or putting down a lot of power. Those were my priorities and I'm happy with them. We'll see how long they last. I'll be sure to update this thread as I put more mileage on them.

Thanks for the review brotha! Glad to hear they're living up to the articles.

DarkJak 03-16-2017 02:50 PM

Thanks for the review, RF!
I've been waiting for direct comparisons to the PSS.
My biggest issue with the PSS was always putting power down off the line and also tires holding up on longer (20+ minute) sessions.
To hear that it puts power down better is exactly what I was hoping for :)

Dwight Frye 03-17-2017 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzzy (Post 3608749)
Figures. I just bought my first set of PSS three weeks ago. Looks like they're about $90 (per four) cheaper today. But I do like them a lot.

Ditto, I just bought a set of Pilot Super Sports last week. They are my 3rd set on my '09 Z. The last set still had some tread left at about 24K miles but had gotten noisy so I decided it was time for a new set. I was surprised that they were less expensive than the set I bought from the same dealer in July of 2014 but wasn't aware that the PS4S tires were available. I might have given them a try but it will be hard to beat the PSS tires. Those things are just awesome.

Steve-NC 03-22-2017 09:01 AM

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$70 Rebate at Tirerack.com! :excited:
March 22 - April 16
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cooltoy 03-28-2017 11:51 AM

Anybody have any idea of how the weight of the new tire compares to the precious version?

bbermann 03-28-2017 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy (Post 3633395)
Anybody have any idea of how the weight of the new tire compares to the precious version?

I just asked Michelin this question for the tire sizes I have on order. Here is their response:

The Pilot Sport 4 S in a size 285/35ZR19 will weigh 30.49 lbs, and the Pilot Super Sport weights 30.67 lbs.

In a 325/30R19, the Pilot Sport 4 S weights 31.46 lbs, and the Pilot Super Sport weights 32.19 lbs.

cooltoy 03-28-2017 03:20 PM

Sweet. Thank you.

SS_Firehawk 03-28-2017 03:38 PM

Question... So I'm debating these or the Continental extremecontact sport. Everything I'm reading is telling me these tires should be very very close, as in nearly every metric. And the Continental's are running a couple hundred cheaper on average. The old DW's got slapped around by the PSS, so that's why I'm a bit apprehensive about these newer ones. Any thoughts?

SgtGoldy 03-29-2017 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk (Post 3633464)
Question... So I'm debating these or the Continental extremecontact sport. Everything I'm reading is telling me these tires should be very very close, as in nearly every metric. And the Continental's are running a couple hundred cheaper on average. The old DW's got slapped around by the PSS, so that's why I'm a bit apprehensive about these newer ones. Any thoughts?

I really wanted to chime in, but I known nothing about the contact sport. But if history can tell me anything Michelin will have the edge, even if it's ever so slight. I just really like all the technology (odd word choice since its just rubber) that goes into Michelin's tires. Makes me feel safer and more confident :tup:

SS_Firehawk 03-29-2017 09:37 AM

I just ordered a set of 285/35/19 on all fours of the Extremecontact Sport. Tirerack said they're doing a review in April putting these two together. I'll report back when I get them.

SgtGoldy 03-29-2017 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk (Post 3633858)
I just ordered a set of 285/35/19 on all fours of the Extremecontact Sport. Tirerack said they're doing a review in April putting these two together. I'll report back when I get them.

I should be mounting ps4s on the 10th. I wish you were closer, you could test my car against it and give feedback since were around the same hp&tq. It wouldn't be a 100% fair comparison but it could give an idea lol

Zoren 370 03-29-2017 08:31 PM

Ordered mine today at discount tire for the 4s
255 front and 305 rear got a $80 rebate using the discount tire credit card.
$1.5k balanced and installed.

This 4S are slated better than the outgoing PSS.

Nixin 03-29-2017 09:05 PM

I think I may be dumping the stock Potenzas for the PS4S this summer.

Halfkiddio 03-30-2017 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixin (Post 3634084)
I think I may be dumping the stock Potenzas for the PS4S this summer.

You can dump those for some Riken Raptors and you will be better off. It doesn't take much to beat the stock RE050's.

Nixin 03-30-2017 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfkiddio (Post 3634396)
You can dump those for some Riken Raptors and you will be better off. It doesn't take much to beat the stock RE050's.

It's just mind boggling that Nissan Corp. would even put this rubber on the Z's. It's all about the corporate bean counting.

Chan Chee Hoe 03-30-2017 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixin (Post 3634408)
It's just mind boggling that Nissan Corp. would even put this rubber on the Z's. It's all about the corporate bean counting.

It is lucky Nissan still give you Bridgestone Tyres,i have saw brand new Mercedes Benz E- Class & BMW 7 Series came with Korean Hankook Tyres nowadays.:bowrofl::icon17:

Nixin 03-30-2017 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe (Post 3634448)
It is lucky Nissan still give you Bridgestone Tyres,i have saw brand new Mercedes Benz E- Class & BMW 7 Series came with Korean Hankook Tyres nowadays.:bowrofl::icon17:

I haven't seen German cars on Hankook tires, but I do not live in Singapore.

NorthStyle 03-31-2017 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370 (Post 3634076)
Ordered mine today at discount tire for the 4s
255 front and 305 rear got a $80 rebate using the discount tire credit card.
$1.5k balanced and installed.

This 4S are slated better than the outgoing PSS.

Ouch... I need to stock up on Michelins before I leave Germany. Prices are borderline ridiculous in the States.

SgtGoldy 03-31-2017 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle (Post 3634788)
Ouch... I need to stock up on Michelins before I leave Germany. Prices are borderline ridiculous in the States.

How much can you get a set for? I keep hearing that, I feel like a plane ticket to germany and back w/ buying tires would be cheaper than buying them here at this point lol

NorthStyle 04-01-2017 12:44 AM

I purchased my last set of PSS (275/35/19 & 305/30/20) for under $1k; mounting/balancing was free since I purchased them from my local tire shop. A quick browse on eBay.de has prices for 265/35/19 averaging $270-280 and 305/30/19 averaging $300.

FPenvy 04-04-2017 07:07 AM

Anyone have a solid review yet or comparison to RE-11? Need to order tires and debating on trying the ps4s

SgtGoldy 04-04-2017 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3636166)
Anyone have a solid review yet or comparison to RE-11? Need to order tires and debating on trying the ps4s

I've been actively looking. My buddy purchased the PS4S for his Focus ST and ran PSS before this. He says he feels like the PS4S is better in every category (wet being the exception since it hasnt rained since he bought them) than the PSS. And just based on my personal opinion the PSS were slightly better than RE11.

Like I said, I've been scowering google for some good comparison test and have yet to find anything on the PS4S. Their probably just too new and most people either dont need new tires, havent heard of them or just dont care to write a review :shakes head:

bbermann 04-04-2017 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bbermann (Post 3620789)
Have 285 & 325 on order. Timing should be good with pulling Z out of storage and OEM balding :happydance:

Got the call...getting them installed Saturday!


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