11-09-2020, 06:45 PM | #1 |
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Any input on these tires? need to get a new set and was thinking about getting those. I dont track the car, and most likely won't.
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11-09-2020, 07:09 PM | #3 |
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Just put them on the rear and the wheel hop is significant.
On the front end it feels like they definitely lost that extra 10-15% sharpness mid corner that the pss offered. They definitely ride smoother. |
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11-09-2020, 07:42 PM | #4 |
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MP4S are the successor to the MPSS that come on the M2C. So it absolutely makes sense to put on MP4S when your MPSS wear out, it is literally the "replacement" or "next generation" of the MPSS.
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That would be a definite "no thanks" for me. You don't buy an M2 to slap tires on it that result in lost "sharpness"
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11-09-2020, 10:51 PM | #7 |
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I ordered them yesterday (OEM size). They will be fitted on my Ferric Grey repainted first OEM set of 788s.
The almost worn out PSS at the back end give me serious traction problems with my MHD tune now lol. Pics will follow this week. Cheers Robin |
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11-09-2020, 11:14 PM | #8 |
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The pros at the Performance Center strongly recommended Continental. Best bang for your buck and performance that’s identical to the top level Michelin.
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My wintertyres are a square 235 19 inch Continental TS860s setup, great tyre. When it's freezing... Cheers Robin |
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11-10-2020, 05:18 AM | #10 |
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Of course it is wise to remember that Continental is the major sponsor of the PC? They put Contis on every car used there simply because they are provided by Conti for the sponsorship. If I ran the PC, I would make sure everyone was speaking Conti-speak else they wouldn't be working there any longer.
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The PS4S makes a noticeable increase in longitudinal grip (i.e. DSC off, 1st gear, 2nd gear acceleration) especially at mid-temperatures (say 50F where the PSS is already a nightmare to try to get it to hook up). Also, overall the PS4S reaches higher total grip in cornering and braking vs the PSS both in the wet and dry.
Versus the PSS, the PS4S has a very slightly less steep response line (i.e. cornering force versus slip angle) on its way to higher ultimate cornering force. I assume this is due to the very nice improvement in ride quality and especially tire noise versus the PSS.
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Before I traded in my M235i for my M2C, I put contis on it as they were supposed to be a more comfortable ride and perform like the Michelins. I hated them. They felt numb and I could feel a significant amount of give in the sidewalls. Glad to be rid of them.
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I'd be shocked if anyone can tell the difference between MPSS and MP4S on the road. You guys are way overstating the differences, MP4S is just the replacement for MPSS.
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The difference is definitely noticeable. I've swapped from MPSS to MP4S back to MPSS before and you definitely can tell the difference between the amount of grip, tire noise, turn-in feeling, etc.
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Everything from traction (but to be fair, the MPSS was 5 yrs old (looked nearly new), and I put new MP4S on) to steering feel, comfort handling, feed back, etc. |
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I also have the 19 "Apexes but they are more 'white'. I got those in the pics painted @ ABS De Boer overhere in Heerenveen, Friesland, where I live. They work with my car dealership. Good quality. MHD: My car is pre ECU -unlocked so I was lucky. I did the flashing last august and last september I had to come in for my first service(2 year interval) and my dealer stated they had some software update. I told them please not to, because of my tune. So they didn't update the software. I have a very close relationship with my dealer i must say. That helps a lot. Cheers Robin |
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why is this question even needed this late into the life of the MP4S?
Across the board everyone professional and consumer agree the MP4S is better in every way than the MPSS and is a true successor. The MPSS was already the gold standard before the MP4S was introduced. That should tell you what the MP4S is like. |
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