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03-18-2012, 09:58 AM | #1 |
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AD08 or PSS??
I'm going with either AD08's or PSS's, 255/35 & 295/30. Will be on KW V3's. Price isn't an issue. DD with very spirited driving. Please let me know your recommendations. Thanks in advance!
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03-18-2012, 12:13 PM | #2 |
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AD08 for all out dry performance. They will have a slightly harsher ride due to stiffer sidewall, compromised wet performance due to maximized contact patch surface area, and fewer miles before needing to be replaced.
PSS for a better "overall" tire. It won't have the same level of dry performance but much better wet performance and a more comfortable ride. Also, you should get more miles out of them before they need to be replaced. Not too long ago I was comparing these two tires and I ended up going with the PSS. Compared to the OEM PS2 the PSS performs much better in the dry and wet. The sidewall is a little on the soft side compared to extreme performance tires - it doesn't seem to have a huge impact on performance but it definitely does improve ride quality. |
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Agree with dbarnes, although the wet performance ding that AD08s get around here is unjustified IMO. I have no complaints about wet weather grip, although have not done wet laps on a track with them. I am even running pretty wide at 275-295. The rest is spot on, fantastic grip but firmer than the Michelins and once worn they can get pretty loud. I will also say after looking to replace my rears, that the price delta between the AD08s v. PSS seems to have shrunk (a lot).
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03-19-2012, 07:16 AM | #9 |
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I have had PSS and "real" extreme performance summer tires in RE-11 and now RS-3 from Hankook, and I notice the difference with the more aggressive tires.
I always disliked the substantial roll of the car and the tires with stiffer sidewalls go a long way to alleviate that. If you do spirited driving, i think its worth giving the ad08 a shot.
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Based on this description, PSS.
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You can also look into the Bridgestone Potenza S0-4 tires as well, as they are a great tire. Malek
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I've done a couple wet track sessions with my AD08's and felt very confident with them. They do just fine in the rain IMO.
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