Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 vs. Pilot Sport A/S
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Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 vs. Pilot Sport A/S
Dealer just replaced my Yoko to Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, I think it's about the same quietness as the Yokohama when both are brand new. I will wait 4000-5000 miles to give a more objective evaluation.
Reading from Tire Rack's website:
Pilot Sport PS2 --> Max for Performance Summer...
Pilot Sport A/S --> Ultra High Performance All-Season...
Two totally different tire treads, what do you think about their performance? Did anyone use both tires before, comparison in quietness?
Reading from Tire Rack's website:
Pilot Sport PS2 --> Max for Performance Summer...
Pilot Sport A/S --> Ultra High Performance All-Season...
Two totally different tire treads, what do you think about their performance? Did anyone use both tires before, comparison in quietness?
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I have to make the same decision this week. I have PS2s on my 997S and they are some great tires but I am willing to make compromises in performance for a quiet and comfortable ride. The question though is whether or not the A/S is actually quieter than the PS2. I'm still waiting for Jace to chime in with a comprehensive review on the PS2s
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My dealer says the Pilot PS2 is not on the recommended list for the GS. I got the A/S put on yesterday and think they are more quiet than the Yokohama was even when I first got the car in April. Hoping for the best.
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I have had both tires and here's what I experienced.
Both great tires. The A/S is quiet at first but gets louder after 10-15K miles. Not loud enough to be a problem as many other brands but louder than when new. With no music on you can definitely hear it. The performance is outstanding and the tread life is equally good. Nice tread pattern too.
The PS2 is the best tire on the planet. After a year it was just as quiet as when new. Performance also outstanding but tread life is not as good as the A/S. You won't get much more than 15K miles out of them. The tread pattern is also not as cool. Since I do about 8-9K miles a year, the PS2 would be my choice. If long tread life is important, the A/S is the one to go with. If money is no object, PS2 is the best tire on the planet.
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I have to make the same decision this week. I have PS2s on my 997S and they are some great tires but I am willing to make compromises in performance for a quiet and comfortable ride. The question though is whether or not the A/S is actually quieter than the PS2. I'm still waiting for Jace to chime in with a comprehensive review on the PS2s
Ok Robert. Here's your chime.
I think the PS2's are the best tires out there.
I have about 10K miles on them and I can tell they are getting a "little" bit noisy..... but not much at all, just a little so don't let that discourage you at all.
The PS'2 are probably a little more $$ but I think they are the best.
In any water AT ALL, I haven't hydro'd at all, up to 100mph. They truly do grip the road and with the tread pattern are great!
Now, if you needed to save some $$, the A/S are the way to go plus they are all season.
I purchased my PS'2 strictly for SUMMER and SUMMER only, so I plan on getting some good blizz. tires for winter.
But the A/S is a good year round tire, if you wnat to keep it simple and you aren't hot rodding your GS.
Personally, I have found the PS'2 to be wonderful in dry and wet.
They hold the road and are super quiet, as you already know this b/c you have them on your other auto.
Honestly, if you want the best for the warmer season, the PS2 is better in every area I believe, but it you want to keep it simple get the A/S b/c that's year round....
Personally, I have and will purchase again, the PS2's for the summer months.
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These are very valuable information. Thanks for sharing your experience on these two tires. I didn’t get an offer to choose the PS2, the dealer made the decision. I think after the life on this A/S I will get a set of PS2 for a more practical California use tires.
Not sure why this thread is moved to Tire Rack’s forum. I believe there are many 3GS owners are interested about the two Michelins and will have the same questions like I do. I hope this thread can stay on 3GS forum like any other tire issue thread. Thanks.
Not sure why this thread is moved to Tire Rack’s forum. I believe there are many 3GS owners are interested about the two Michelins and will have the same questions like I do. I hope this thread can stay on 3GS forum like any other tire issue thread. Thanks.
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Ok Robert. Here's your chime.
I think the PS2's are the best tires out there.
I have about 10K miles on them and I can tell they are getting a "little" bit noisy..... but not much at all, just a little so don't let that discourage you at all.
The PS'2 are probably a little more $$ but I think they are the best.
In any water AT ALL, I haven't hydro'd at all, up to 100mph. They truly do grip the road and with the tread pattern are great!
Now, if you needed to save some $$, the A/S are the way to go plus they are all season.
I purchased my PS'2 strictly for SUMMER and SUMMER only, so I plan on getting some good blizz. tires for winter.
But the A/S is a good year round tire, if you wnat to keep it simple and you aren't hot rodding your GS.
Personally, I have found the PS'2 to be wonderful in dry and wet.
They hold the road and are super quiet, as you already know this b/c you have them on your other auto.
Honestly, if you want the best for the warmer season, the PS2 is better in every area I believe, but it you want to keep it simple get the A/S b/c that's year round....
Personally, I have and will purchase again, the PS2's for the summer months.
I think the PS2's are the best tires out there.
I have about 10K miles on them and I can tell they are getting a "little" bit noisy..... but not much at all, just a little so don't let that discourage you at all.
The PS'2 are probably a little more $$ but I think they are the best.
In any water AT ALL, I haven't hydro'd at all, up to 100mph. They truly do grip the road and with the tread pattern are great!
Now, if you needed to save some $$, the A/S are the way to go plus they are all season.
I purchased my PS'2 strictly for SUMMER and SUMMER only, so I plan on getting some good blizz. tires for winter.
But the A/S is a good year round tire, if you wnat to keep it simple and you aren't hot rodding your GS.
Personally, I have found the PS'2 to be wonderful in dry and wet.
They hold the road and are super quiet, as you already know this b/c you have them on your other auto.
Honestly, if you want the best for the warmer season, the PS2 is better in every area I believe, but it you want to keep it simple get the A/S b/c that's year round....
Personally, I have and will purchase again, the PS2's for the summer months.
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