PS4s's or Super Sports

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PS4s's or Super Sports

Post by Iain » Sun Sep 08, 2019 3:47 pm

Starting to prep the car to sell her in the next month or so...

She needs new tyres and a service

Tyres first - no experience of PS4s'S, only Super Sports which are on currently - price point is around the same £273 fitted (Costco) with £100 back until Sep 22nd

Is there any real difference in them?

Ta :bigwave:
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Re: PS4s's or Super Sports

Post by HPsauce » Sun Sep 08, 2019 3:54 pm

Iain wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 3:47 pm
Is there any real difference in them?
Oh yes indeed.

You need to read up on the details, but the PS4S is pretty superior all round on the road due to dual-compound construction, especially damp/wet cornering.
Currently only available in a restricted range of sizes - initially I think it was only a selection of 19" and 20" profiles - check your size.

Had mine on for 2 summers now and they're superb.

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Re: PS4s's or Super Sports

Post by Iain » Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:05 pm

Fab - thanks for that!! :). I'm on 21's. Available to order just wasn't sure which tyre to go for.
2018 Brabus G63 Widestar
2017 RS6 PE -Nardo, Air, HUD, Pan.....Millie Non Res
2015 RS6 - with Added Milltek
2015 RRS - utter sh1te
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport Every conceivable extra
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport
2009 R8 V10 Manual
2004 Lambo Gallarado Manual
3 x 997 C4S / C2s
2003 Fezza 360 Spider - Airfix kit build quality
2007 M3 - car number 2 in the UK
2006 RS4 Avant
2000 RS4 MTM Stage 3 - R55 BYE
2001 RS4 - R500 FOR
1990 Dimma Cosworth H20 COS
2003 996 DMS Turbo
multiple 205's Dimmas

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Re: PS4s's or Super Sports

Post by don0301 » Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:10 pm

PS4S 285/30/21 now widely available, had mine for 2 months now.
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Re: PS4s's or Super Sports

Post by HPsauce » Sun Sep 08, 2019 5:13 pm

I did have Super Sports on before, in fact the spare IS a (part-worn) MPSS. That was an expense too far!
I must have got my 20" MPS4S's very early after release, I ordered them in February 2017 and fitted them as soon as spring arrived.
They were about £155 each back then (exc. fitting), 255/35/R20, from Pneus-Online though I got a decent loyalty discount to reduce that.

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Re: PS4s's or Super Sports

Post by Daveperc » Sun Sep 08, 2019 5:29 pm

PS4S considerably better all round than MPSS IMHO.

If you're on 21" and can't find 285 then put on 295 and a 5mm spacer - fills out the arch beautifully, and even better rim protection.

Enjoy the grip! Oh and make sure you have the tracking checked - very sensitive to poor alignment (on any tyres)

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Re: PS4s's or Super Sports

Post by Markp » Sun Sep 08, 2019 5:38 pm

4S for reasons above, plus softer sidewall and better ride.

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Re: PS4s's or Super Sports

Post by Iain » Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:37 pm

Thanks Guys for the responses - PS4S is will be, though it's going to be more for the new owner, assuming it finds one :biggrin2: as I want the car 100% before it goes to a new home...
2018 Brabus G63 Widestar
2017 RS6 PE -Nardo, Air, HUD, Pan.....Millie Non Res
2015 RS6 - with Added Milltek
2015 RRS - utter sh1te
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport Every conceivable extra
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport
2009 R8 V10 Manual
2004 Lambo Gallarado Manual
3 x 997 C4S / C2s
2003 Fezza 360 Spider - Airfix kit build quality
2007 M3 - car number 2 in the UK
2006 RS4 Avant
2000 RS4 MTM Stage 3 - R55 BYE
2001 RS4 - R500 FOR
1990 Dimma Cosworth H20 COS
2003 996 DMS Turbo
multiple 205's Dimmas

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