Vervish

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Unless there is a 4 month backorder on the best and your tires are at end of life, In which case, get the nextest bestest.

PSS are amazing tires - the best available. but the next 2 or 3 below the PSS are also very, very good tires.

05RollaXRS

Although, I don't have an IS-F, I cannot recommend Michelin Pilot Super Sport enough. They are hands down the best tires I have ever used.

I have tried my share of many summer performance tires (Kumho ECSTA, Continental ExtremeContact DW, Stock OEM Michelin Pilot Primacy, Michelin Pilot A/S 3 etc.), but nothing in the summer holds a candle to the Michelin Pilot Super Sport. I have had them for two summers now in 205/45/17.

They simply defy common sense. All of the other max performance tires I had in the past were noisy, harsh and very unpredictable on non-perfect surface. Yet, the Michelin PSS are extremely refined, quiet and very consistent while being incredibly sticky, confidence inspiring, responsive and handle very well. I don't know how Michelin manages to make a tire so refined and quiet without any compromises.

Sean

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I'd like to read more discussion on alternatives since our preferred rear tire size is nearly almost impossible to get in PSS. Also, what about 275/35? It is actually in stock. It is .6" taller than OEM vs .4" shorter with the 275/30 size. Is this difference really that big a deal?

2URGSE

Anyone tried the Michelin Pilot A/S?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+A%2FS+Plus+ZP

I'm moving out of CA and need an Ultra High Performance All Season tire.

My PS2's are down to 4/32's and are noisy as hell.

caveman

Why not consider the newer Pilot A/S3's? From reviews it sounds like a superior tire in almost every way.

WylieKylie

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I'll be curious to hear what you think about these after you have a few miles on them.

That is true of any car. The biggest handling upgrade you can make is always the tires. (Although there are limits, throwing a set of R compounds on an otherwise stock car can be a recipe for disaster!)

I'll agree that the PSS is the best compromise between tread wear and traction available now in a summer tire. The PSS is a pretty old tire, I'm hoping Michelin will introduce a new, better replacement before I have to shop for summer tires again.

Sean

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Same. These may end up being another good choice if they add the right sizes. Compared to PSS though, they are on the heavier side similar to the S-04s

lobuxracer

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Old compared to what?

wing

My RE-71Rs arrived. I'll get them mounted soon. I opted for 225/35/19 and 255/35/19 not perfect sizes but close enough. They look awesome....