Tires. What is every one running?

[Obioban]

Which is part of the problem. I still have a set of PS' up in my attic. That is not normal you shouldn't be going through 2-3 rear tires for every front tire replacement.

That is based on driving style and chassis dynamics-- not tire compound.

[Icecream]

It is true that if you put tires suited for a $20k car on it, you've gone a long way towards transforming the driving experience from a $55,000 driving experience to a $20,000 driving experience.

I guess we've found common ground.

most people genuinely cannot tell the difference in driving experience between a hounday and an M3; it all feels the same to them. The same people claim their cheap coil over suspension and bargain tires feel like a race car. Not a stab at anyone but it’s just fact from what I have observed.

[Tbonem3]

Got some real gems in here Starting to get M3F tingles.

[r4dr]

Got some real gems in here Starting to get M3F tingles.

I feel dumber for having read through this thread.

[Ob917]

Nt01 273/35-18 square. First time using this tire, I think I’m in love.

[fattycharged]

Got some real gems in here Starting to get M3F tingles.

Feels good to be back home

[fattycharged]

Which is part of the problem. I still have a set of PS' up in my attic. That is not normal you shouldn't be going through 2-3 rear tires for every front tire replacement.

It's just a sign you're enjoying your M3 😉

[Tbonem3]

Feels good to be back home

Wondered where u were

[mrgizmo04]

Boy, this escalated quickly.

For what it's worth, when I first purchased my car ~3 years ago, it came with hankooks, brand new ones (po replaced right before selling). I can not say I enjoyed the feel of them, so I replaced them.

Everything is so subjective, and "depends". Depends on where you drive and how you drive. I know people who street/daily on nt01 and enjoy them (they are dot legal, even though they are 100tw), and say they do fine in the rain unless pretty worn without grooves. I run pfc08 on my car year round, but I don't see east coast temperatures.

Anyway, sounds like everyone is having a boring wednesday.

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[Icecream]

Boy, this escalated quickly.

For what it's worth, when I first purchased my car ~3 years ago, it came with hankooks, brand new ones (po replaced right before selling). I can not say I enjoyed the feel of them, so I replaced them.

Everything is so subjective, and "depends". Depends on where you drive and how you drive. I know people who street/daily on nt01 and enjoy them (they are dot legal, even though they are 100tw), and say they do fine in the rain unless pretty worn without grooves. I run pfc08 on my car year round, but I don't see east coast temperatures.

Anyway, sounds like everyone is having a boring wednesday.

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Sh**, it's Wednesday?

[mrgizmo04]

Sh**, it's Wednesday?

Seems like every day

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[tnord]

so if I didn't drive the M3 in the rain anymore, is there another tire out there with same or better wear than the PS4 but more grip at the expense of wet performance?

[Nihilation]

so if I didn't drive the M3 in the rain anymore, is there another tire out there with same or better wear than the PS4 but more grip at the expense of wet performance?

The Hankook RS-4 would be the closest alternative I can think of. I don't personally know of anyone who's gone for street longevity with that tire but it is touted for endurance. Searching through the boards I've read owners getting 20k miles out of them on the street.

[Obioban]

so if I didn't drive the M3 in the rain anymore, is there another tire out there with same or better wear than the PS4 but more grip at the expense of wet performance?

You'll almost certainly be moving to a much louder tire, as well-- if you care about such things. Especially after you have a couple thousand miles on them.

[tnord]

You'll almost certainly be moving to a much louder tire, as well-- if you care about such things. Especially after you have a couple thousand miles on them.

I definitely do care about such things, and that's a good point. I just kinda realized that I don't need wet weather capabilities and that may give me some other options.