I originally went with the A/S plus because I was looking for a sporty tire that was quiet and comfortable since I do a lot of HWY driving at the Eibach and Coupe 19s setup was draining on me.

So i put those tires on, and it like, turned the car into a marsh mellow. I wanted comfier and quieter but not like a wobbly wandering thing that squeeled in corners like a pissed off pig.

I think what Im realizing is that summer tires probably wont be too bad if i get some that are rated nearly at the top and its in an 18" wheel size with a beefier side wall. That will retain the nice compromise between a compliant ride that still feels sporty. Nam' sayin?

For shiggles, this is what my car used to look like.

 

Good lookin ride. My previous G was blue slate.

The Mich PSS has excellent wet traction, though it is a summer tire. Ironically, it did better in a recent deluge than many A/S tires I've used.

 

i got 245/45/18 on the front and 285/40/18 on the rear look really good and handles great for now till i put rims on it it a 2011 g37 sedan 6mt

 

Continental ExtremeContact DW.

Quite a bit comfier and quieter than the Ventus V12 prior. The sidewalls are soft, but noticeably better than the V12. Ultimate grip is significantly higher than the V12s*. It performs excellently even in puddles.

It's a little odd, high speed sweeps will see the tread biting down. Quick maneuvers will be a bit soft initially but then the grip takes over and keeps holding. Keep going and a short while later it'll start being audible while still keeping traction. I haven't been able to break it loose yet.

Can't say much for traction when gunning from a stop though, i don't usually drive like that. However, i'll say this, i haven't been able to get TCS lights on when spiritedly taking off while raining. The V12 didn't like that.

 

I agree on the V12's. Without getting into a whole lot of reviewing I will confirm that they don't grip as well as I had read about before I bought them. The OEM 18" BS RE050 gripped far better (but are also way to soft a wear very fast). With these V12's I can get the car to lose grip, break free and under-steer way to easily. They are a good tire for the price. Perhaps some new adjustable sways would help me a little. IDK?

 

I have them on my 18's and love them. Had the Bridgestone RE050's before.

 

^Got a pic of them on your car?? Can you snap a pic of your wheel??

 

Since I only have about 3,500 miles on it....still have the RE050's. Not too bad to me...just a bit noisy on concrete roads, and heavy...

Check out this link - C&D liked the Michelin PSS. I will be going in this direction when a replacement is due...or sooner...

Monsters of Grip: Nine Summer-Performance Tires Tested - Comparison Test - Car and Driver

 

I run the Bridgestone RE760 sports. More wear time over thw RE050a ans same grip.

 

On the sedan, Michelin PSS in OEM sizes. My wife drives the car and was amazed at the difference they made over the stock Bridgestones.

 

Agree. This has most recently been my "go to" tire for my daily drivers. It is an extremely underrated tire. It's quiet, has great wet and dry grip, and has a reasonable service life despite being a summer tire. And the price is outstanding.

cheers! Mike

 

225/245 or just 225 all around? Hows the turn in response? Any truth to it being somewhat slow/squishy?

 

I can add to this as well- I'm running PSS on OEM coupe wheels in OEM fitment and I've noticed no "squishy" sidewalls or delayed response. I have notice much more maximum grip, a little more road noise, and a hair less bump compliance (more likely attributable to the 19" upsize).

I'll buy them again when the time comes.

 

Dunlop Sport Maxx here. Very pleased thru my first 14,000 miles.

 

Couldn't agree anymore. Also had sway bars installed with new PSS's on 225/50, 245/45. Less road noise, and a much smoother ride. it's a little shocking how well the car drives now.