Bye PSS, Hello PS4S

SgtGoldy · 02-28-2017, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

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

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

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

FPenvy · 03-14-2017, 07:18 AM

Tirerack must hate you.

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

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

cooltoy · 03-28-2017, 11:51 AM

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

03-09-2017, 11:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Latt Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 30 Drives: 11 370Z Rep Power: 13	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. SgtGoldy and Zoren 370 like this.

03-10-2017, 08:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 425	Does anyone sell these besides tire rack?!? They're $360 each plus shipping cough Smashley likes this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE* (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

03-11-2017, 11:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	gotta pay to play kid.. FPenvy, Joker_J and Halfkiddio like this.

03-13-2017, 07:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
RadioFlyer Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 193 Drives: 08 G37S S/C Rep Power: 40	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 likes this.

03-16-2017, 12:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
RadioFlyer Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 193 Drives: 08 G37S S/C Rep Power: 40	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, DarkJak, Rusty and 2 others like this.

03-06-2017, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
240se Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: VA Posts: 260 Drives: Gunmetal 12' Rep Power: 12	In stock now at Tire Rack, 275/35-19 for $314.70

03-10-2017, 05:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Joker_J Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Ville, KY Posts: 580 Drives: 2014 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 13	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

03-16-2017, 02:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16805	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 __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

03-28-2017, 11:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 14,003 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243724	Anybody have any idea of how the weight of the new tire compares to the precious version? __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.