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Just read that PSS have a 30k warranty?? I take it this is US only?
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I believe its US only m8, but I've not known any other tyre to last longer that also offers such high levels of grip. Best tyre for sure if you like driving like you stole it from time to time.
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It's a warranty not a wear guarantee?
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[TW]Fox;25945329 said:
I think it's a treadwear warranty, 30k on non staggered vehicles, 30k on front and 15k on rears of staggered cars.
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I believe its US only m8, but I've not known any other tyre to last longer that also offers such high levels of grip. Best tyre for sure if you like driving like you stole it from time to time.
Looking at my options and I like the sound of the PSS.
If this is for your new car, then yes PSS is an unbeatable choice, you won't regret them, stunning tyre.
Seen the M135i lap time on top gear last night, it was fitted with PSS, not that it means much but that was one damn fast lap time.
Potentially stupid question, but if you decide to put non-runflats on a car that previously had runflats, would you still pump them up to the same pressure that BMW recommends? I have no way of knowing if cars that had non-runflats spec'd from the factory have different pressures printed on the label inside the driver's door.
In addition, would putting XL tyres on the rear make any difference? I'm pretty sure that all of my previous cars only had XL tyres on the front because of the engine's weight. Admittedly they were all FWD cars.
In addition, would putting XL tyres on the rear make any difference? I'm pretty sure that all of my previous cars only had XL tyres on the front because of the engine's weight. Admittedly they were all FWD cars.
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Not sure to be honest, but 30-35psi is a safe range for none run-flat tyres.
You should always fit four matching tyres to a car, mixing is a bad idea.
Cheers 
I got a puncture in one of my rears in December so I put Goodyear Assymetric 2 runflats on, but the fronts are still Bridgestone S001 runflats. I'm hoping that all 4 tyres will wear out at roughly the same rate so that I can replace all 4 with non-RFTs.
I haven't had any trouble with the Assyemtric 2s, but the Michelin PSS tyres do sound tempting with their long life potential. I do 8 miles a day on 30mph roads, so the noise issue isn't going to affect me very much.
I got a puncture in one of my rears in December so I put Goodyear Assymetric 2 runflats on, but the fronts are still Bridgestone S001 runflats. I'm hoping that all 4 tyres will wear out at roughly the same rate so that I can replace all 4 with non-RFTs.
I haven't had any trouble with the Assyemtric 2s, but the Michelin PSS tyres do sound tempting with their long life potential. I do 8 miles a day on 30mph roads, so the noise issue isn't going to affect me very much.
never heard anyone say mixing front/back is bad before
I've always heard that keeping the tyres the same on each axle was good enough, but I would much rather have 4 matching tyres.
This is the very first time in 13 years of driving that I've had different tyres on the front and back. I just really didn't like the Bridgestone S001s that were on the back, so I went for the Asymmetric 2s when I got the puncture.
However the longer I drive the car, the more I want to try non-runflats.
This is the very first time in 13 years of driving that I've had different tyres on the front and back. I just really didn't like the Bridgestone S001s that were on the back, so I went for the Asymmetric 2s when I got the puncture.
However the longer I drive the car, the more I want to try non-runflats.
Looking for two tyres (front) in 205/40/18, narrowed down to the following:
Falken ZIEX ZE-912 - £80.69
Hankook Ventus S1 evo K107 - £86.59
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT - £113.89
Yokohama S Drive - £118.59
Pirelli P ZERO - £122.09
Michelin Pilot Super Sport - £130.69
The Falken 912 screams budget. Hankook on the other hand seems to be rated highly on PistonHeads and had impressive test results (various 1st and 2nd placings) according to Tyre Reviews.
Obviously the Sport Maxx, P Zero and Super Sport are premium tyres - worth the extra money over the others?
Falken ZIEX ZE-912 - £80.69
Hankook Ventus S1 evo K107 - £86.59
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT - £113.89
Yokohama S Drive - £118.59
Pirelli P ZERO - £122.09
Michelin Pilot Super Sport - £130.69
The Falken 912 screams budget. Hankook on the other hand seems to be rated highly on PistonHeads and had impressive test results (various 1st and 2nd placings) according to Tyre Reviews.
Obviously the Sport Maxx, P Zero and Super Sport are premium tyres - worth the extra money over the others?
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If money is limited the Hankook is not bad at all. But if money is no issue the star performer in that list is the SuperSport its in a different league to those other tyres!
Also look for Bridgestone RE002, Yokohama V105, Goodyear Eagle F1AS2 as those are great too!
Unfortunately can't get any of those in 205/40/18.
What are your thoughts on the P Zero or Sport Maxx? Any experience with either?
[TW]Fox;26342499 said:
Sorry but thatS not true, the SuperSport on my 911 was truly bonkers in the wet, there was just unreal amounts of grip, this was still the case in winter in the cold when they had 2.5mm on the rear as well. That's one of the aspects I love they perform throughout their life and their lifespan is a very long time. Like Housey says we don't give a beep what an article says because for us the performance has being great. I've owned a lot of nice cars, tried many tyres and the SuperSports are the best tyre I've had for wet performance and they are a truly epic tyre in the wet with great feedback.
It's not just the 911 either, having got friends who have now got these on their cars they too say the same, they can't believe how good they are in the wet and how great their car feels to drive.
It's an amazing tyre that is a master of all trades, track work, road use and amazing in both dry and wet conditions.
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