Originally Posted by Alistair
Originally Posted by NickCW
That is some useful feedback Alistair, thanks.
It is the warmup that concerns me most of all, usually I will take it easy warming the engine and drivetrain but don't want tyres that are a complete liability.

Annoyingly the PS4S are not available for the S1 (18"), so its either the PS4 (which for me however good it is always feels like a tyre that isn't as good as it can be..aka PS4S) or go the whole hog and fit the Cup2s. It is a summer garage queen but it does get used and if it rains when I am out I prefer not to fear for my life..

Alas it then becomes more complicated as the Cup2 doesn't come in 255 fitment, so I would have to drop to a 245 rear. Confused yet? I am! oops


Yes it is annoying about the size gaps. I had the same issue with the S2 when they got replaced and ended up using the Pilot Supersports which came in both size and are about the same place in the range as the PS4S is now ? They have been good in wet and dry and just get stickier as you warm them up.


I got quite friendly with the Michelin account manager at Goodwood a few years ago and have corresponded a few times with him regarding tyres, he did confirm that the PS4 and PS4S have in effect replaced the SuperSport in their new line up, whereas previously the PS3 was a gulf away from the SuperSport in performance.

Sizes all seems to come down to demand, cost and factory locations. You can get 18" PS4S tyres in America, which makes me wonder if they can be shipped over the pond... read

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