03-23-2020, 07:40 AM | #1 |
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265/35/19 PS4S ruined my CS
I wanted to give PS4S a go because they are supposed to have much better traction. They definitely do.
I'm really disappointed in how the steering feel and response are now. Has anyone else felt the same? Maybe it's because they are 265 and not 255 star spec. I may put go back to stock MPSS on the front. |
03-23-2020, 08:09 AM | #2 |
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If the tires brand new are feeling numb and squishy, give them some time to fully break in. All brand new tires have something called 'tread squirm' which can make them feel poor brand new.
The PS4S is the best of the best for daily driven tire choices. You've got an amazing tire there! I went with Conti ECS's to save a few bucks, and will go back to PS4S's once these Conti's are done. The Michelin's are superior in every way. |
03-23-2020, 10:12 AM | #3 |
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all canadian (ROW as well?) CS come with 265 in the front.
I have stock MPSS right now but have PS4S waiting to go on sometime this summer. Never heard of anyone complaining doing a size for size change
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The sidewalls are not as stretched as the MPSS so you do lose a tad bit of stiffness from the sidewalls. It's not that bad though, just a very very slight bit. Break it in for 1-2K miles and you'll feel different.
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Check the tire pressure and give them 500 miles to “bleed” out silica and scuff in. Once that happens you should be gtg. The ps4s are better than pss in every way.
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Tire design is a very complex endeavour.
Tires designed as per car manufacturer specifications are not only optimized for a given vehicle but often also for a specific fitment (front/rear and wheel width) on that given vehicle. Usually, front tires have a more rounded contact patch to maximize steering while rear tires have squarer contact patch to maximize traction. Tire manufacturers also sell generic tires, meaning that they are not designed for a specific application. Most generic tires are simply a compromise between front and rear application. However, sometimes tire manufacturers will give a bias towards a front or rear application depending on what that size of tire might more likely be used for. Now, with that said, the 255/35R19(*) PSS, 265/20R20(*) PSS or 265/35R19(*) PSC2 that come on the M3/4 are naturally all optimized as front tires for 9" wide wheels. Switching these to generic specification tires has a good chance of reducing steering feel and feedback for more sensitive drivers. If one wants to change tire size and/or tire brand it is important to do a fair bit of research to maintain optimal performance and the desired compromise. I tend to stick with "specific" tires designed for the desired application, albeit not necessarily a BMW star spec. For example, when increasing front tire size on my previous M4, I went with the 265/35R19(M0) PSS which is the front tire for the 9" wide wheel of the AMG GT-S, an ideal fit for the stock front 437M wheel . Sadly, there is no ideal fit PS4S for the front 19" wheel.
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Read post above regarding imapact of changing tire size and/or tire brand.
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You might want to try the star spec PSC2. These are the real tires the CS was optimized for. They raise the performance and feel by another notch.
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I do track it a fair bit but have a dedicated set of track wheels and tires for the dry track (Apex EC-7 shod with NT01). Because my 763M setup is my DD and wet track setup, I originally intended to swap the PSC2 with PS4S once they were worn. However, after 18 months, the PSC2 really grew on me. I got to drive in heavy downpours on roadtrips without issue. I also had a very wet track day and they left me very impressed on how they performed on a completely drenched track. For sure, they are not as good as PSS or PS4S in heavy rain, but they are far from being as bad as many people pertain (especially at public road speeds). It has to be pointed out that they lose significant performance when operated in cold AND wet conditions (read below 5degC/40degF). They are still drivable, but caution with the throttle is needed (I've spun the tires at 70mph in 5th gear). My car came fitted with the PSS by error when I took delivery, so I drove on the PSS for 3 weeks before the dealer swapped them for the PSC2, so I had first hand impression of the difference between the two. I can attest that the PSC2 are better fitted to the CS character and enhance the CS experience in terms of handling performance, responsiveness and feel. They are a bit harsher and noisier, but that's part of the deal. To me they are worth the compromise and I will replace them with another set of PSC2 when they are due.
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The 255/35-19 is the rear tire on the G20 3 series with a staggered wheel setup (225 F, 255 R). |
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How long tires last is highly dependant on your driving style, but IMO it’s not impossible to get 10k miles out of the PSC2.
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It’s the softer sidewalls causing this lack of precision. Tyres are accountable for a vast majority of what we feel when it comes to suspension and feedback through the steering feel.
The PSC2 has stiffer ‘shoulders’ (where tread meets sidewall) than the PS4S/PSS, but the sidewall itself is still real relatively soft. One thing I note is that in cold and wet conditions, there’s a subtle granularity through the steering wheel that even the PSS/PSC2 tyres have that makes the car much more enjoyable to steer. I’m not talking about grip at the limits of adhesion, but subtle ripples that come through the wheel which make you feel connected to the road. But this is inconsistent. In summer, this all but disappears with the soft Michelin tyres. (M2c running PSC2). I’d love to experience a tyre with all the benefits of premium tyres (good grip/longevity), but with the raw feedback provided by Toyo/Bridgestone/Nitto tyres with their ultra hard sidewalls. Unfortunately, the lower down the tyre hierarchy you go, the more sacrifices you end up making. |
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Apologies, I was musing about tyres in general.
For the OP, if steering feel is a concern over outright wet performance, I would absolutely endorse switching to another tyre. Every tyre, as we know, is a compromise between various factors. Personally, I don’t care much for outright traction as I do steering feel. These cars can’t match the traction of 4wd cars so it’s a pointless exercise IMO. |
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Had the same experience regarding the PS4S, car felt disconnected and lost pretty much all steering feel. Went back to star spec and couldn't be happier.
For anyone considering changing tires do yourself a favor and stick with whatever the OE tires are especially if your car is stock. |
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That’s the tire of the AMG-GTS’ 9” front wheel paired with the one of the F10 M5’s 10” rear wheel. A perfect fit for the F8X’s 437M wheels and a good improvement over the stock tires Reference thread: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1089535 While the PS4S is in general a better overall tire, there is sadly no “ideal fit” for the stock F8X wheels at present time.
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I went back to PSS. I would have gone SC2 but weather is always crappy here. Its night and day difference in how they feel compared to PS4 sadly.
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