Hankook RS3 vs Michelin Pilot Super Sport

135iNreag · 08-25-2011, 11:47 AM

Hey everyone debating between these two brands on a 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 setup. Let me know your opinions please!! Seems I may get more life out of the Michelin's. I know everyone praises the Dunlop Star Spec's but I'm looking for something a little less track focused.

Thanks!

VMRWheels · 08-25-2011, 12:16 PM

The RS3's are just as track focused as the Z1SS. If you are looking for a longer lasting tire, I would look into the PSS.

-Charles@VMRWheels

DriveHard · 08-25-2011, 01:25 PM

+1 to ^^^^^^

I love my RS3's... But they are 140 Tread wear... they wear rather quickly..

RS3's are way to track biased.

dicker · 08-26-2011, 01:37 AM

If it's a track oriented car you'll love them. If you daily drive and it rains where you live you will hate them.

The PSS will be slower on the track but much better for every day life.

135iNreag · 08-26-2011, 08:23 AM

Thanks..........looks like I"ll be going with the PSS and taking advantage of the $70 rebate. Unless there's another comparable tire to the PSS?

almsfan · 08-26-2011, 04:33 PM

Isn't the Continental DW comparable? I've read some good things about those and not quite as spendy as the Michelins

N55_BBM · 08-29-2011, 11:27 AM

Loved my PSS out on the track this weekend, they handle really well. And if it rains like it did they're actually pretty good in the wet (much better than the RS3's I suppose).

Plus as a daily drive they're surprisingly quiet and very comfortable.

parky1215 · 08-29-2011, 10:01 PM

i love my r-s3. it grabs road really well.
i guess only downside would be spending $850 every year or so to replace tires.

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135iNreag 135iNreag 13 Rep 336 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Destin, FL iTrader: (0)	Hankook RS3 vs Michelin Pilot Super Sport Hey everyone debating between these two brands on a 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 setup. Let me know your opinions please!! Seems I may get more life out of the Michelin's. I know everyone praises the Dunlop Star Spec's but I'm looking for something a little less track focused. Thanks!
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VMRWheels General 2038 Rep 25,989 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 [0.00] 2014 BMW F22 [0.00] 2013 BMW F06 [0.00]	The RS3's are just as track focused as the Z1SS. If you are looking for a longer lasting tire, I would look into the PSS. -Charles@VMRWheels __________________ VMR\|Wheels \| 714.442.7916 \| sales@velocitymotoring.com \| www.velocitymotoring.com \| facebook \| flickr \| Instagram
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DriveHard Colonel 115 Rep 1,998 Posts Drives: X1 and R58 JCW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	+1 to ^^^^^^ I love my RS3's... But they are 140 Tread wear... they wear rather quickly.. RS3's are way to track biased. __________________ X1, R58 JCW, M2 in my future if planets align
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08-26-2011, 01:37 AM	#4
dicker Captain 69 Rep 847 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (8)	If it's a track oriented car you'll love them. If you daily drive and it rains where you live you will hate them. The PSS will be slower on the track but much better for every day life.
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08-26-2011, 08:23 AM	#5
135iNreag 135iNreag 13 Rep 336 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Destin, FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks..........looks like I"ll be going with the PSS and taking advantage of the $70 rebate. Unless there's another comparable tire to the PSS?
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almsfan Private 2 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2011 128i w/M Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 128i Coupe [0.00]	Isn't the Continental DW comparable? I've read some good things about those and not quite as spendy as the Michelins
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08-29-2011, 11:27 AM	#7
N55_BBM Major 96 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	Loved my PSS out on the track this weekend, they handle really well. And if it rains like it did they're actually pretty good in the wet (much better than the RS3's I suppose). Plus as a daily drive they're surprisingly quiet and very comfortable.
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parky1215 Lieutenant Colonel 561 Rep 1,979 Posts Drives: F90 M5C \| G06 X6 M60i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA iTrader: (13)	i love my r-s3. it grabs road really well. i guess only downside would be spending $850 every year or so to replace tires.
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