Brakes Wheels 3rd Gen Tires Yokohama S Drive OR Michelin Pilot Super Sports?

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  1. R99

    R99 New Member

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    Guys...

    Need some advice here.

    Within the next couple of days I want to order up some tyres to go on my Speedline Marmora's that I have waiting to go onto my F56 Cooper S.

    The wheels are 18x8 - ET45 which will sit them pretty close (actually very close) to the inner suspension strut.

    The OEM tyre size for my stock 18's is 205/40/18 - and this is the size I want to put on my Speedlines. I believe that 8j is the maximum width recommended for this tyre size by the manufacturers - so my hope is that the tyre stretch will not be a problem.

    Anyway - I have narrowed it down to two options, based on the great reviews these tyres get.

    I'd prefer a tyre that doesn't run "narrow" (like Falkens have a reputation for!!)

    I can get the Yokohama's for £496 delivered and the Michelins for £548.

    Does anyone have any recommendations?
     
  2. RCman

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    I think that the Super Sport is the best street tire you can get.
     
  3. Crashton

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    Very happy with my S Drives, but have no experience with tires in that size. For what it is worth I think they are both good tires. Me I'd buy the ones that cost less.
     
  4. AAONMS

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    How will you be using the tire?
    Planning and track days or autocross events? Any spirited driving?
    I’m on my third set of Pilot Super Sports.
    Needless to say, I do like them.
    Assuming you aren’t in the States.
    We have a 30K mileage warranty; is something similar available for you?
    Given that I see approximately 18K miles before I hit the treadwear bars, these are a pricey choice without a treadwear warranty.
    Not knowing exactly where you are , I have to ask whether or not you’ll experience snow/extreme cold and if so, will a dedicated set of all seasons/winters be available?
     
  5. R99

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    I'm in the UK - so any tyre choice needs to handle wet weather with confidence!

    What are the PSS like in the rain?

    Useage will be spirited driving (not track use or autocross) just some fun out on the open roads now and then!

    We don't have a mileage warranty over here either!
     
  6. AAONMS

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    I like how they work in the wet.
     
  7. Crashton

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    The S Drives work well in the rain, but are terrible in cold weather. Anything colder than 40 degrees F or 4.4 C & they are not safe.
     
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    Wouldn't that also be true for the Michelin (also a summer tire)?
     
  9. AAONMS

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    Used them at near zero C (32F) without issue. Didn't get too cold here this past winter.
    I did take it a bit easy when starting out in case there was a temperature induced falloff in performance.
     
  10. Crashton

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    Folks do a lot of different things. Me no way, I would never run a summer tire in winter temps. I learned that lesson years ago, it darned near cost me a car.

    If I lived in FLA I'd not buy snow tires either. Pretty sure they get more of a winter in Jolly Old England.

    Winter tires for me when the time is right for them.
     
  11. AAONMS

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    I do like living in Florida :)
     
  12. TexasChiliS

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    S-Drives --I got rid of mine because of noise issues before they were worn out. Yes, I did keep them inflated and rotated. Mine were on a R53.
     
  13. Dave.0

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    Michelin Pilot SS over Yoko S-Drives

    Dunlop DZII's over both of the above. Yes, they are that much better. :devil:
     
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    So far so good, my S Drives have remained quite. Possibly because of frequent rotations & balance jobs. All high performance tires I have used tend to be on the loud side especially as they age. Although as I age everything seems to be getting quieter.
     
  15. R99

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    I opted for the PSS - thanks for the advice / experience shares folks :)
     
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    What are the DZIIs like in the rain?
     
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    They are excellent in the rain. They are the tire of choice for autocross because of how well they handle in the wet / rain and the dry.
     
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    I can second that!
     

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