For reference.... 2011 turbo with OE wheels and tires in OE size.

My initial comment is that the level of grip with the PSS's is a dramatic improvement over that of the PS2's. I'm thoroughly impressed and am having so much more fun being able to actually USE the power my turbo puts out.

It's nice to be able to power out of corners now without the rear end stepping out and the traction control coming on. I had the chance to drive in the rain yesterday and it was almost like driving in the dry. I found myself looking for standing water to go through..... lol

The only negative I have at this time (and I am being VERY picky) is that it seems that the steering response is slightly slower or less "crisp" compared to the PS2's. I am still playing with tire pressures and the tires only have about 100 miles on them. So I expect them to improve in the next week or so.

Noise levels are WAY lower with the PSS's compared to the PS2's which is really nice. Even when the PS2's were new, they were never this quiet.

The ride seems a tad smoother (softer) and more compliant with the PSS's, even with my DSC controls set to #3.

 

Good review, I need a set asap, only hear good things about the PSS's. Need to do my own test lol

 

Another difference I noticed about the tires is that the PS2 gets really noisy after 50-60% wear where the PSS stays consistently quiet throughout the life of its wear.

 

PSS are awesome and are much better than PS2s

 

Good to hear, I'll probably need new tires next year, currently running PS2's.

 

On the fence here, like the PSS (have them on the GTR) but I need grip on my .2 Turbo, other choice is the R888 that have better grip but the noise is very annoying (also have them on my GTR but change them with PSS because of the noise)

 

I replaced PS2s with PSS and love them as well.

 

Pilot Sport Cup 2....

 

Get Pirelli Trofeo R for grip, best tires I've had.

 

No. BTDT! These are both track tires and mine is a DD. Not only do they wear fast, they fling all the road debris up on to the car, they're loud and forget about driving anywhere if it rains.

 

Better than r888's for ultimate grip?

 

Hells no, not even close

 

How are these tires in the rain though?

 

Running Pilot Sport Cup 2 on my DD. Been through rain, no issues. Didn't spin wildly out of control, the earth kept turning, etc.

YMMV,
Nels

 

I have the PSS on two cars right now and they're my current favorite street tires. Definitely a step up from the PS2.