M2C Tyre choice

[T1berious]

Looks like a slow puncture means replacing tyres.

As much as I love the Michelin Pilot Super Sports I’ve found in greasy or wet conditions they’re easily overwhelmed. In the summer they’re brilliant but for the 95% of the year when it isn’t over 15°C and dry its a bit sketchy (or my opposite lock skills inadequate).

Anyone using Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S’s?

I’m in two minds about changing over but my sensible head says swapping to MP4S means I’d enjoy using the car more of the time.

Any advice greatly received

Cheers!

T1b

[FTW]

You’ll barely notice the delta in dry grip but you’ll certainly notice the delta in wet grip. It’s a no brainer to go for the 4S.

[nickfrog]

Yes you can't really go wrong although I would happily pick the GY SS as an equally good all rounder.

[T1berious]

Cheers chaps, I'm going to get those sorted for next week.

I guess it is a no brainer but it's nice to hear your own thoughts mirrored.

T1b

[ubbs]

Goodyear’s or pilot4s tyres on the drive/Halfords are doing 15% off 4 Goodyear’s 10% off 2 at the moment.

[T1berious]

Serendipity has come up trumps and Blackcircles have a 15% sale on Michelin so managed to bag MP4S's.

Will be very interesting to see the difference in wet weather!

Cheers

T1b

[Shanksy87]

Have a look on the Facebook group if you want any further positive press for the 4S tyres. I've not seen a single negative comment against them, for this car or any come to think.

The Cup 2 is a fun option if you don't care so much for cold weather performance.

[UmpaLoompa]

Another vote for PS4S tyres. Much more confidence inspiring in the wet (which has been helpful of late!!)

[T1berious]

Just saw a recent vid,

Not entirely related but kind of is.

https://youtu.be/COA630Juf_U

The wet track performance difference made me think, yup that's the one for me.

[Liamst]

Out of interest are you changing just rears or all 4?
A few weeks ago I changed rears from mpss to ps4s thinking i will change the fronts when the time comes.
It made the whole car feel like jelly. At speed any direction change felt like the car took two bites to settle. (Similar feeling to tramline or a windy day but constantly).

I have also gone up a size to 255 front 275 rear.

Hopefully changing the fronts tomorrow will be back to feeling stable as it did before, otherwise i will be back for a full set of mpss.

[Terminator X]

I find the OE tyres have amazing traction and I'm coming from 3 previous cars all 4WD.

TX.

[T1berious]

Changing all 4

[UmpaLoompa]

Liamst said:

Out of interest are you changing just rears or all 4?
A few weeks ago I changed rears from mpss to ps4s thinking i will change the fronts when the time comes.
It made the whole car feel like jelly. At speed any direction change felt like the car took two bites to settle. (Similar feeling to tramline or a windy day but constantly).

I have also gone up a size to 255 front 275 rear.

Hopefully changing the fronts tomorrow will be back to feeling stable as it did before, otherwise i will be back for a full set of mpss.

I had mixed sets for a few months - PS4S on rear axle and PSS on front axle and didn't experience what you have described.
However, upon putting PS4S on the front axle recently (compared to worn PSS) the wet grip is much better and more confidence inspiring on, say, a wet motorway, although that could just be the additional tread depth.