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Post by Tyreman » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:59 pm

Ronnie_space wrote: Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:41 pm Thanks for the advice, I have the Goodyears on the back with plenty of tread already so looking to change the front to match. Difference with just putting these rears on was like night and day, having previously come from run flats.
Fitting any premium product and ditching the runflats will give massive improvements :thumbsup:

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Post by Steve84N » Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:36 pm

F1 = very good
PS4 = even better + slightly more money

I used F1s for years since the time they were still a V tread but one try of the PS4 convinced me to switch.
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Post by Tyreman » Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:18 pm

Yeah don't let people talk you into the idea that Michelin is the only tyre to buy..............I'm not criticising them as they are excellent quality but I've just fitted F1Asym3s and they are very,very good.

A premium set of non-runflats really will transform the car :thumbsup:

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Post by R60BBA » Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:40 pm

Tyreman wrote: Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:18 pm Yeah don't let people talk you into the idea that Michelin is the only tyre to buy..............I'm not criticising them as they are excellent quality but I've just fitted F1Asym3s and they are very,very good.

A premium set of non-runflats really will transform the car :thumbsup:
They aren’t the only. But they are the best.
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Post by Tyreman » Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:26 pm

R60BBA wrote: Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:40 pm
Tyreman wrote: Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:18 pm Yeah don't let people talk you into the idea that Michelin is the only tyre to buy..............I'm not criticising them as they are excellent quality but I've just fitted F1Asym3s and they are very,very good.

A premium set of non-runflats really will transform the car :thumbsup:
They aren’t the only. But they are the best.
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Says the only opinion that matters lol.....................there is currently a thread on M3Cutters with many members commenting that although wet performance is dramatically improved on the MPS4S it's dry grip is dubious ?

All tyres are a compromise so there is no 100% accurate answer to this question :thumbsup:

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Post by Steve84N » Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:32 pm

There are plenty of tests including objective and subjective feedback that place the F1 near the top but PS4 beats it. Simples.

For example: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2017-EVO-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm
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Post by Tyreman » Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:46 pm

Steve84N wrote: Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:32 pm There are plenty of tests including objective and subjective feedback that place the F1 near the top but PS4 beats it. Simples.

For example: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2017-EVO-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm
I prefer the PSS................the PS4S is a great tyre but the hype is even better :rofl:

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Post by mr wilks » Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:51 pm

Tyreman wrote: Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:46 pm
Steve84N wrote: Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:32 pm There are plenty of tests including objective and subjective feedback that place the F1 near the top but PS4 beats it. Simples.

For example: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2017-EVO-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm
I prefer the PSS................the PS4S is a great tyre but the hype is even better :rofl:
Woooooosh you're going into the lions den there mate :cry: endless tyre debates over the years on here , always a good read :P
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Post by Steve84N » Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:54 pm

Wasn't even mentioning the PS4S to be honest.

For all round use there's no arguing the PS4S is an improvement over the PSS. However, as you say there are rumblings the PSS still has the edge in perfect conditions.

Personally, I found the AS3 lost some of the bite the AS2 had. It might be partly due to a narrower width for the same given tyre size as the rim protection is notably reduced.
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Post by Tyreman » Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:56 pm

Steve84N wrote: Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:54 pm Wasn't even mentioning the PS4S to be honest.

For all round use there's no arguing the PS4S is an improvement over the PSS. However, as you say there are rumblings the PSS still has the edge in perfect conditions.

Personally, I found the AS3 lost some of the bite the AS2 had. It might be partly due to a narrower width for the same given tyre size as the rim protection is notably reduced.
At the end of the day I think if we go back to the original question we can agree, runflats off & fit a premium alternative :thumbsup:

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Post by Steve84N » Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:58 pm

For sure.

Can't go wrong with either.
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Post by Ronnie_space » Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:12 pm

Love the banter and thanks all for your input.

I’m set on my tyre choice, my question to restart this thread was really:

Current fronts are to be replaced and have uneven wear, the inner is more worn on both front tyres and tyre place recommended tracking.

I just wondered, is this wear quite typical, and is tracking a worthwhile thing to get done?
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Post by Ducklakeview » Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:25 pm

Steve84N wrote: Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:32 pm There are plenty of tests including objective and subjective feedback that place the F1 near the top but PS4 beats it. Simples.

For example: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/20 ... e-Test.htm
Interesting read... And nice to see the PZ4 come out with the best wet and dry handling, and not too shabby in all other respects either.. I made a good choice :D :fuelfire: :fuelfire: :fuelfire: :fuelfire: :evil:


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