SpaceGhost Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/news/a31043/michelin-pilot-sport-4-s/ http://roa.h-cdn.co/assets/16/40/480x240/landscape-1475607621-michelin-pilot-sport-4-8.jpg During all the je ne sais quoi of the 2016 Paris auto show, we missed some major tire news: Michelin is replacing its Pilot Super Sport (PSS) with the Pilot Sport 4 S (PS4S). What? Why? The PSS is still young. It is also the tire that dominated Car and Driver's latest summer tire test, and, frankly, it's one of the best-balanced summer tires on the market. But, if Michelin sat happy with the PSS and turned its undivided attention to rating restaurants, its competition would catch up on the tire front while reaping the benefits of knowing where to get the best eats. The PSS can handle wet conditions as well as dry. However, according to Michelin, the upcoming PS4S expands the envelope of performance even further with better wet and dry braking, better lap times, and even better wear; an independent testing lab has estimated the PS4S's life at greater than 30,000 miles. Plus, it features a fuzzy, velvet-like sidewall relief like that found on the Pilot Sport Cup 2. That doesn't add anything to the performance; it's just cool to touch. You'd better believe the new tire will serve as the original-equipment choice for a lot of spicy cars. We first noticed the PS4S at Paris on Ferrari's GTC4Lusso T and also saw it on the new Porsche Panamera at a different event. Expect to see the PS4S as original equipment on BMW, Ford, and Mercedes-AMG products, too. Initially, we thought the new Pilot might be a Europe-only tire, which is more common than you might think. One such is the other tire Michelin introduced at the Paris auto show, the CrossClimate+, which fits into Europe's all-weather-tire category. Imagine an all-season tire on steroids. Unlike all-season tires, which are a North American phenomenon, all-weather tires have enough snow and ice grip to be eligible for the three-peak/snowflake symbol found only on designated winter tires in the U.S. and Canada. Like all-season tires, though, these all-weather tires can be driven on all year round. The PS4S doesn't go on sale in the United States until March, initially in 34 sizes to fit 19- and 20-inch wheels. Eventually, the PS4S will completely supplant the familiar Super Sport. Then Michelin will start developing its successor, beginning, perhaps, with a meeting at a three-star restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Yup, it is a tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 More incentive to burn up the PSS I just put on this summer :fuuuu:Save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaronsToy Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I will get a set for sure when I need the love the old ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiek2000 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 That's good. My PSS are about worn out on the G8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 It's like losing the love of your life, only to then fall for her sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Might be a good choice for my BB5's come spring time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 as soon as Michelin has em I can get you the best price and service on them... just stopping in to say hi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprafiedd Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 So no 18s... They need to make 315/30R18 in these new tires. I tried to get them to do it in the PSS to no avail. DP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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