Are the PS4S really better than OEM PSS?

[REDLINE]

Since Michelin and car manufacturers tend to tune tires for specific cars, I was wondering whether the aftermarket PS4S is better than OEM PSS (not aftermarket PSS).
There was an interview from a Michelin rep that said the OEM PSS for the Z51 C7 is better than the PS4S for track use.
I don’t daily drive my A90. It’s mainly my road trip fun car and I do HPDE events about twice a month; that said I don’t want to sacrifice road noise for performance.

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[kyle9]

No

 

[zrk]

Neither are a great tire, but the PS4S is infinitely better than the complete garbage trash the factory tires are.

 

[Andrew4Supra]

How about the Falken FK510 tires. Reviews seem great.

 

[Delta1Seven]

How about the Falken FK510 tires. Reviews seem great.

I just looked, I'm curious now. These are awfully cheap compared to PSS's which has me skepticl, but more expensive doesn't always mean better.

 

[Andrew4Supra]

I just looked, I'm curious now. These are awfully cheap compared to PSS's which has me skepticl, but more expensive doesn't always mean better.

 

[MoTeC_R]

The PS4s are not better than the PS5.

However I would choose the PS4S over pretty much any tire. Had great experiences with them on any car I’ve had them on.

 

[romanLegion9574]

If you're not really using it for much other than HPDE, I'd really just go for a 200TW and just put up with the noise. 200TW will be much better for track times.

I found the PS4S to be slightly grippier, but mine also run wider than the OEM PSS; I plan on going to some RT660s once this set of PS4Ses get worn down.

 

[REDLINE]

How about the Falken FK510 tires. Reviews seem great.

Oh dang. I’m gonna have to try those

 

[REDLINE]

If you're not really using it for much other than HPDE, I'd really just go for a 200TW and just put up with the noise. 200TW will be much better for track times.

I found the PS4S to be slightly grippier, but mine also run wider than the OEM PSS; I plan on going to some RT660s once this set of PS4Ses get worn down.

I’ve been tempted, but I don’t think the wife will like them on long road trips

 

[Schang105]

I've heard anecdotally the PS4S are louder and more firm than the OEM PSS, can't speak from personal experience. Check out the Yokohama Advan apex V601s. I believe someone else on the forum did a detailed write up and confirmed it provided a good balance between street drivability and occasional track use. Others can correct me but I believe the track rat preferred tires are either the Toyo Proxes or Falken Azenis. And sometimes RE71RS if you're feeling like a big spender .

 

[R6chan]

Well if anyone wants a set of stock takeoffs with approximately 750 miles… hit me up! I didn’t mind them bought new in august 22

 

[WildWesmk5]

Well if anyone wants a set of stock takeoffs with approximately 750 miles… hit me up! I didn’t mind them bought new in august 22

Where are you located and how much? I hope you’re in NorCal?

 

[Andrew4Supra]

Where are you located and how much? I hope you’re in NorCal?

 

[R6chan]

Where are you located and how much? I hope you’re in NorCal?

Everyone on the east coast never gets those west coast deals either… it’s always the best deals… local pickup in Orange County! I’ll make someone a good deal on these!! Im in TN

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