09-05-2019, 10:37 AM | #1 |
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Tire decision - PS4S best for New England weather?
Old tires that came with the vehicle are smoked after 28k miles, which I was aware of when purchasing this February.
I have a quote for the PS4S which I know people love. Is there any other tires I should look at? We live in New England so there will be some rain and cold driving (never in snow). Also, car is and will be stock and i do not track. Just making sure I am making right choice. P.S. embarrassing to admit, but just today found out Ms dont have run flats! |
09-05-2019, 12:15 PM | #2 |
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They are great tires, but you will need a winter set.
If you don't want to do that, the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is a great all season non-runflat tire. |
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09-05-2019, 12:32 PM | #3 | |
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For clarification, if i dont plan to drive it through snow ice etc, why do i need a winter set? I am not opposed to something more all season, but its driven 2/3x per week as is |
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09-05-2019, 09:56 PM | #4 |
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Summer tires should not be driven below 45 degrees...definitely not below 40. They don't stick. They are like hockey pucks. So it's not just the snow. If you plan on driving it only above 45 degrees, that's fine.
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09-06-2019, 03:38 AM | #5 |
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The only other option apparently worth consider is the new Goodyear... I haven’t tried personally - love the MP4S, best tyre I have ever had for street use - but some comparison tests have been quite encouraging. But honestly, you won’t go wrong with MP4S!
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09-06-2019, 05:23 AM | #6 |
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Which goodyear? The eagle f1? i have had success with them in the past!
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09-07-2019, 01:17 AM | #8 |
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09-07-2019, 11:53 AM | #9 |
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Anyone looked into the falken fk510? My tire shop recommended these and the price is 1k installed. Not about the money in the end, just curious in feedback...
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Usually they don’t really compete in the super premium tyre category... Based on recent tests I have seen, appears only Michelin, Goodyear (Supercar 3) and Continental are in the same league, then there is a reasonable gap to the next category... Our cars with rear wheel drive and pretty significant amount of power and torque deserve only the best, hence I don’t think there is a real contender for MP4S... |
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09-08-2019, 10:44 AM | #12 |
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Tires and brakes are the most important part of the car. So the real question is, when you really need those tires (slippery conditions, rain, light snow, cold, hard braking, etc), will they come through for you? A few feet is the difference between no accident and a serious accident.
I know how I answer that question, but it's your money and your risk. How will you answer that question? Your answer will dictate what tires you buy. |
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09-08-2019, 01:07 PM | #13 | |
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Appreciate the feedback! |
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Anyway, I could keep going. Bottom line is look at the reviews from many sources and see how did they review the tires. When in doubt, skip the tire. If you are literally buying a tire for "Sunday Strolling" type of driving in normal weather, the Falkens may be just fine. |
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