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06-15-2013, 02:53 PM | #1 |
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AD08 vs PSS
I know this has been discussed a lot on this forum, but I wanted to get some insight into my specific situation.
I just bought my m3 and it came with pilot sport plus with 255/35 19 in all corners. I want to switch to either the ad08s or the pss. I am thinking about going with a 255 front 265 rear setup, just to help reduce some of the understeer. I like how the car handles right now, but I need more grip in the rear. The car is mainly used to do long drives (about 400 miles round trip) once a month or less often, and the rest of the time for fun. I have not participated in a track day yet, but plan on doing at least one or two this summer. So I would say this car is an even 50/50 split between "fun toy" and a more utilitarian tool for getting from point A to B (but in a very fun and enjoyable way). I don't plan on driving this car much in the winter (never in snow), but I do plan on using it the rain (not aggressively). I am not really bothered with a little more noise in the cabin for more performance, but I do want to make sure my car can handle fairly well in the rain. Life of the tire is also a consideration... Thanks for your input! |
06-15-2013, 03:06 PM | #2 |
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As always - it depends
The AD08 is definitely more track-oriented. A few of my fellow E90 M3 drivers that I run DE events with love the tire, but the agreement is that it offers awesome dry grip, ok wet grip, and rides more firmly on the road.
I have Michelin PSS tires on my car and front camber set to -1.4 deg (pins pulled), which I use for mostly street driving, but I also do around 10 track days/season. The tires get a bit heat stressed, especially above 38 psi (hot). I have about 5,000 miles on the tires and they're ready to be replaced. However, even w/really low tread depth, wet grip is, frankly, amazing. I know I'm giving up a bit of durability and dry grip to the AD08s, so I may get the Yokohamas this time around. If I do, it will be in about two weeks. I'll let you know how it goes, if you haven't pulled the trigger on tires by then. Best, -Brian |
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I cannot believe you are getting only 5000 miles from PSS though. That's insane. I've got 15k miles on these and have done many autocross runs as well as a few track days on my AD08s, and they are still more than half tread. I'm 265F/295R, so it's possible that I just have more rubber than you, but dayum, 5k miles?! |
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