Michelin PSS vs Hankook Ventus RS-3's

LinkA8A0A · 06-02-2014, 12:59 PM

I know a lot of people have made posts about each of these tires comparing price, value, wear, wet performance, etc. I'm going to replace the factory run-flats with one of these two and am only concerned with how they will perform in dry, warmer weather, either on the street, drag strip or race track. I don't drive the car much, so I don't really care about wet weather, wear or price because they all seem fairly comparable

I literally just want to know which tire will result in better grip. Probably going to go the 225/255 size route. Anyone have any hands on advice here?

Thanks!

3002 tii · 06-02-2014, 01:23 PM

Normally I'd say RS-3 hands down for dry performance. PSS wins in wet, treadwear, noise (all things you don't care about lol). But... if you don't get the tires up to optimal temps (not as bad as R-comps but still require some heat), you may be better off with PSS if your car sees mostly public roads.

TheSt|G · 06-02-2014, 01:25 PM

PSS are good for pretty much everything except the track. If that is a priority, I wouldn't get them.

Kgolf31 · 06-02-2014, 01:36 PM

This isn't even a competition, the RS3s blow the PSS right out of the water when we are talking about dry performance.

They may be a bit nosier (mine weren't bad at all), but the amount they can take relative to the grip they provide puts them in a division way above PSS

LinkA8A0A · 06-02-2014, 02:11 PM

This was helpful. Thanks a lot guys!

bimmer Don · 06-03-2014, 08:35 AM

Pss is a better street tire like hard canyon driving where you are not getting the tire super hot. But at the track the rs3 are the way to go

Gary@TireRack · 06-03-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Normally I'd say RS-3 hands down for dry performance. PSS wins in wet, treadwear, noise (all things you don't care about lol). But... if you don't get the tires up to optimal temps (not as bad as R-comps but still require some heat), you may be better off with PSS if your car seems mostly public roads.

Very well stated!

3002 tii · 06-03-2014, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

Very well stated!

On a side note, thanks for sending me those 4 TPMS rebuild kits yesterday

VMRWheels · 06-03-2014, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Normally I'd say RS-3 hands down for dry performance. PSS wins in wet, treadwear, noise (all things you don't care about lol). But... if you don't get the tires up to optimal temps (not as bad as R-comps but still require some heat), you may be better off with PSS if your car sees mostly public roads.

Agreed.

Ginger_Extract · 06-03-2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kgolf31

This isn't even a competition, the RS3s blow the PSS right out of the water when we are talking about dry performance.

They may be a bit nosier (mine weren't bad at all), but the amount they can take relative to the grip they provide puts them in a division way above PSS

x1000. Also, because the 'Kooks are so soft, they actually ride quite pleasantly for a tire of it's nature.

Gary@TireRack · 06-04-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

On a side note, thanks for sending me those 4 TPMS rebuild kits yesterday

Glad to be of help!

JM35 · 06-04-2014, 11:31 AM

I have Pilot Super Sports on my 535i, and when I recently bought my 335i it came with the RS3's. Honestly, I prefer the PSS more, to me they are noticeably better in the wet and they hold the car down way more. I never get any tire spin in my 535i, maybe because its heavier than my 335, and I always get a bit in the 335 with the RS3's. Once I need new tires im going PSS for my 335 no doubt.

FactorX81 · 06-05-2014, 02:49 PM

PSS are fine for a Beginner/novice on the track and they are great on the street. They are not an out and out track tire though.

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LinkA8A0A Private First Class 61 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Michelin PSS vs Hankook Ventus RS-3's - Strictly Performance I know a lot of people have made posts about each of these tires comparing price, value, wear, wet performance, etc. I'm going to replace the factory run-flats with one of these two and am only concerned with how they will perform in dry, warmer weather, either on the street, drag strip or race track. I don't drive the car much, so I don't really care about wet weather, wear or price because they all seem fairly comparable I literally just want to know which tire will result in better grip. Probably going to go the 225/255 size route. Anyone have any hands on advice here? Thanks!
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TheSt\|G Resident Tamed Racing Driver 298 Rep 4,697 Posts Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside Philly iTrader: (2)	PSS are good for pretty much everything except the track. If that is a priority, I wouldn't get them. __________________ 2005 E46 M3 Interlagos/Cinnamon with Sunroof Delete
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Kgolf31 Brigadier General 459 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	This isn't even a competition, the RS3s blow the PSS right out of the water when we are talking about dry performance. They may be a bit nosier (mine weren't bad at all), but the amount they can take relative to the grip they provide puts them in a division way above PSS
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bimmer Don Private First Class 5 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2012 135i m sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: san berdardino iTrader: (1)	Pss is a better street tire like hard canyon driving where you are not getting the tire super hot. But at the track the rs3 are the way to go
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JM35 N54 Tuner 7 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I have Pilot Super Sports on my 535i, and when I recently bought my 335i it came with the RS3's. Honestly, I prefer the PSS more, to me they are noticeably better in the wet and they hold the car down way more. I never get any tire spin in my 535i, maybe because its heavier than my 335, and I always get a bit in the 335 with the RS3's. Once I need new tires im going PSS for my 335 no doubt. __________________ 2008 135i - 6MT - Jet Black 600hp 135i build blog
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FactorX81 First Lieutenant 29 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 2010 135i, 2014 Ford Escape Ti Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	PSS are fine for a Beginner/novice on the track and they are great on the street. They are not an out and out track tire though.
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