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[vinniechin]

Are the PSS tires that much better that one would choose the 275 rear tire of the PSS over a 285 size tire of another brand (Bridgestone max summer variant or P-Zero or AD08?)

Any thoughts would be welcomed. TIA.

Vin

[saxonb]

I'm trying 265/30/19 and 295/30/19 on my ZCP wheels this week. Will let you know how it goes. Also will see how it goes with newly fitted 4.10 final gears, MS Track Pipes + Pulleys + Intake + BPM Sport Stage 2 tune.

[burakkose]

I'm on 255/275 with pss and I am quite pleased with them on and off track

[vinniechin]

Originally Posted by saxonb

I'm trying 265/30/19 and 295/30/19 on my ZCP wheels this week. Will let you know how it goes. Also will see how it goes with newly fitted 4.10 final gears, MS Track Pipes + Pulleys + Intake + BPM Sport Stage 2 tune.

Great! Thanks so much. What suspension are you running? My car has the Dinan set up and I worry about rub on those sizes otherwise I'd be all over that set up you are running.

[vinniechin]

Originally Posted by burakkose

I'm on 255/275 with pss and I am quite pleased with them on and off track

Any reference or comparison to a 285 tire in the rear with this set up? I'm just wondering if the trade off in tire performance would be made up for by the slight increase in sizing. Thanks so much for the reply.

[burakkose]

well I've never seen anyone using 285 rear.
255 definitely reduces the front slide but I'm sure there are some people out here using 285s. I increased sizes 1cm each, matched the zcp sizing, but the GTS is using 285 at rear so I guess it is also good !

[saxonb]

Originally Posted by vinniechin

Great! Thanks so much. What suspension are you running? My car has the Dinan set up and I worry about rub on those sizes otherwise I'd be all over that set up you are running.

Standard EDC. Only a few hours away now - can't wait!

[sergkoko]

i run a 275/295 pss at the track and it works great on four rear gts/zcp wheels (10"wide all around)

[saxonb]

Originally Posted by saxonb

I'm trying 265/30/19 and 295/30/19 on my ZCP wheels this week. Will let you know how it goes. Also will see how it goes with newly fitted 4.10 final gears, MS Track Pipes + Pulleys + Intake + BPM Sport Stage 2 tune.

First drive:

It's been raining a little today to no really dry roads to bite into but definitely a lot more grip in a straight line. Also, about 50hp/70ft more to put to the ground.

Fitment:

I'll post some pictures shortly. Perfect though. No rubs. Haven't had a full car yet though so we'll see.


Drivability:
I cannot tell the difference between the 245/35/19 and 265/35/19 PS2s that were on 220s previously (which are 8.5" and 9.5" for those playing at home), to the 265/30/19 and 295/30/19 on my new ZCPs (which are 9" and 10"). Precision is unaffected as is road feel.


All I can say to all those "you can only run 255/275" crowd:
1. try 30 profiles
2. try 265/295 PSS and prove yourself wrong

[saxonb]

Originally Posted by sergkoko

i run a 275/295 pss at the track and it works great on four rear gts/zcp wheels (10"wide all around)

very nice sir. I have almost the same as you. Can't wait to hit the track!

[shane060]

Hey saxonb I just got my Avant ZCP style wheels in with 18 25 offset. Im going to be putting them on my 11 M3 stock EDC suspension but with your 265 295 results then I should be able to run the 255 35 and 285 30 setup with no problems right?

[saxonb]

From what I understand, there isn't a 285/19 pss, so 295 or 275 would fit. I would suggest a 295 though.

Originally Posted by shane060

Hey saxonb I just got my Avant ZCP style wheels in with 18 25 offset. Im going to be putting them on my 11 M3 stock EDC suspension but with your 265 295 results then I should be able to run the 255 35 and 285 30 setup with no problems right?

[shane060]

They just released the 285 30 pss so if its available would you recommend it? what is the difference we are talking from a 275 35 to a 285 30? 295 really was not a choice of mine to be honest.

[signes]

Originally Posted by shane060

They just released the 285 30 pss so if its available would you recommend it? what is the difference we are talking from a 275 35 to a 285 30? 295 really was not a choice of mine to be honest.

Where did you see that it is available? Not showing on Michelin's site, Tire Rack or elsewhere. If available, it's the perfect size.

[shane060]

I think my eyes fooled me and I saw the ps or something... My apologies

[vinniechin]

So any opinions on going 255/275 PSS route or some other form of 255/285? Will the PSS work better than a lesser 285 tire?

[dereksM3]

Originally Posted by shane060

I think my eyes fooled me and I saw the ps or something... My apologies

I think you may have just disappointed hundreds of forum members who have been patiently waiting for that size

[bchang2001]

I even called Ben @ tire rack. He said that since the tire isn't even announced yet it would be a while before it was available.

[shane060]

I know I know I think the countless hrs on here threw my eyes off.... Im sorry everyone

[aussiem3]

I have 255/275 with Conti ExtremeContact DWS on ZCP wheels. I am sure I can use spacers with them ... at least 10mm all round. There is plenty of clearance.

[crabman]

Originally Posted by dereksM3

I think you may have just disappointed hundreds of forum members who have been patiently waiting for that size

I'm pretty close to needing new rubber and had been hoping I'd make it to the 285s so the second I read that I headed over to the Tire Rack site to put in my order...

[vinniechin]

I went with the PSS 255/275 combination based on Ben's recommendation