06-25-2014, 04:50 AM | #23 |
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06-25-2014, 01:24 PM | #24 | |
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Agree 1 million percent. There is almost always a compromoise... an RS3 has way better dry grip than a PSS.. but not necessarily so in the wet... plus RS3 is noisier.. has less ride comfort. . eventually heat cycles out.. and of course won't last as long as the PSS. Kgolf.. Personally.. I think the Direzza ZII comes the closest to being an all around street and sport tire....and probably a better tire than the PSS as an overall tire... but it is not made in 1M sizing. otherwise... indeed... you are fighting a losing battle in a street tire for street use thread ... as opposed to this being a a street tire for competition use thread. Last edited by M3 Adjuster; 06-25-2014 at 02:23 PM.. |
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06-25-2014, 01:55 PM | #25 | |
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It's all a compromise, and the decision between great tires comes down to what you personally value. I've taken to running RS3s or streetable Rs on the street in the summer (Pilot Sport Cup 2s next) and PSS in Northern California's excuse for a "winter" when you need to be able to keep up with freeway traffic over puddles.
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Otherwise a second set of wheels is usually on the car for summer street duty. A third set of wheels is ready for the track... And an SUV is in the driveway if it snows. ;-) |
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07-17-2014, 01:25 PM | #27 |
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It is amazing how much difference fresh tires can make, especially on ride comfort! Replaced my 15,000 km. and 2.5 year old stock size PSS set with fresh 255/275 PSS and right out of the tire shop difference in comfort is absurd. Also did a pretty high speed test drive on the highway and with no break-in they feel better than old ones already.
Even with only +1 size difference there is visibly more rubber which means additional and much needed protection for rims.
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08-13-2014, 02:56 PM | #28 |
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Just to follow up, the tires and I have settled in together. I'm still undecided about going out on the track and now that I have had some time with the car I am no longer pushing it so hard on the street. So they seem just fine. Will I buy another pair in 20,000 miles? We shall see.
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