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01-15-2017, 12:18 AM | #15 | |
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01-15-2017, 01:26 AM | #16 |
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Pushing on them pp's though.
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I'll quote myself from this thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111364
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Some time ago i got impression, that MPS4 was meant as successor to MPSS. And at least by Michelin's data it indeed is, performing similar (with slight gains everywhere except slight loss on long dry tarmac track) yet with improved wear and costing less. But now we got release of these MPS4S and i don't know how they intend to differentiate/market MPS4 vs MPS4S, if they will add common sizes to later too).
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Some people run the MPSS as a daily and would be just as happy with less performance and more mileage thus the PS4, while many are looking for better performance than the current tire has, without going to a 200 treadwear like an RS3/4, Rival, etc.. thus the PS4S is better for those buyers. Sent from my SM-N920W8 using Tapatalk |
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01-16-2017, 09:58 AM | #21 |
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The launch is happening right now... I do a fair amount of event photo work for Michelin NA... I'll likely be one of the first to know when 17's and 18's are launched. It's looking like October for any sizes that can be used on an 86. They are currently focusing on the premium market for the most part.
I'll share images from the tire launch that is happening now as they are passed along to me and I'm cleared to. We had a PS4S at our December Cars and Coffee of the Upstate December 24th to further the confusion. the PS4 is an oem tire much like the PS3 but was never offered in the united states. the PS4S is the PSS replacement. When it comes to true performance tires in the Michelin lineup. PS4S > PSS > PS2 with PS2 being the oldest and lowest on the scale, still an extremely good tire tho.
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Roadcone: Wasn't PS3 oddball that had rubber compound of normal Exalto(?) tires and a bit criticised for undeservedly riding on "pilot sport" name unlike "real" PS2 & PSS?
PS4, despite targeting lower end, if published/claimed capabilities are true, seems at least no worse then PSS, hence might be considered as "good enough" choice/alternative to PSS, especially due reduced wear & cheaper price that may let one save on burnt rubber at trackdays bill Pitty to hear still far in future October as possible ETA for usable sizes of PS4S. By then people may rather consider putting their winter tires on, not getting another set of summer tires. Not sure it was worth to target premium target first. For one ferrari sold there are way more cheaper cars sold, which also get more often trashed on track, thus their owners may appreciate more improved already good & popular tire & go through several sets of those at that during season ramping up sales |
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I have been keeping tabs on this tire for awhile now as well.
When I called Michelin to ask about the tire in sizing for 18" wheels (2 - 3 months ago), the person I spoke with told me that they would be making the tire for that wheel sizing, but that it won't be available until around March 2018 |
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Goodbye Michelin. Hello Bridgestone.
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Just because intended successor of needed sizing will not be available for some time shouldn't mean that "normal" MPSS-es suddenly got worse of a tire or out of stock? And not REAL successor, MPS4, which IS available for very common sizes, seems also very interesting alternative with it's competitive advantages too.
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