Falken FK452 or Michelin Pilot Sport PS3?

[rotor]

Hi guys,

I'm thinking of replacing all four tyres, and have more or less boiled it down to either the Falken FK452 or the Michelin Pilot Sport (PS2 or PS3). Now, I know these have very different prices, and therein lies the rub. Fully fitted prices for four tyres:

Falken FK452 - £304
Michelin Pilot Sport PS3 - £558

So the thing is... is it really worth spending an extra £254 for the Michelins? I know they have excellent reviews, but the Falkens aren't that far behind!

Suggestions, ideas, recommendations?

[SteveP]

I have recent purchased a set of the PS3's and they are miles ahead of the falken's I have on my other wheels.

On all fronts (handling in the dry & wet, wear rate, noise, etc) the PS3's are just better IMHO 

[tony_danza]

Costco might have a 25% off deal on Michelins, either now or very soon.

[SteveP]

Costco might have a 25% off deal on Michelins, either now or very soon.

Not currently as I brought mine there less than two weeks ago, but given the normal frequency of these offers it won't be long until the next one 

[Beddie]

Costco might have a 25% off deal on Michelins, either now or very soon.

Been in there today Mike, 20% off starting after Easter according to the tyre fitter 

[SteveP]

Costco might have a 25% off deal on Michelins, either now or very soon.

Been in there today Mike, 20% off starting after Easter according to the tyre fitter 

Typical 

[Beddie]

Costco might have a 25% off deal on Michelins, either now or very soon.

Been in there today Mike, 20% off starting after Easter according to the tyre fitter 

Typical 

Makes a change, its normally me buying stuff at full price the day before some kind of 50% sale...   

[rotor]

Costco might have a 25% off deal on Michelins, either now or very soon.

Been in there today Mike, 20% off starting after Easter according to the tyre fitter 

If only I had a Costco membership... (I don't understand why it's not available to the general public -- in the States it is). Having said that, is it 20% off their normal low prices? Because I drove past a Kwik-Fit today and saw a sign for 25% off all Michelins, went in to ask, and it was 25 off some ridiculous high price, so even with the "discount" it was still dearer than their own online prices. Annoying.

[SteveP]

^^^ it is available to individuals over here too 

[Chris]

Just put Falken ZE912's on mine

[djhorace]

Sadly Costco's deal does not include the track day tyres.

[k50]

I bought a set of pilot sport 3's few weeks ago and are best tyres i have ever had in wet or dry.

[Beddie]

Costco might have a 25% off deal on Michelins, either now or very soon.

Been in there today Mike, 20% off starting after Easter according to the tyre fitter 

If only I had a Costco membership... (I don't understand why it's not available to the general public -- in the States it is). Having said that, is it 20% off their normal low prices? Because I drove past a Kwik-Fit today and saw a sign for 25% off all Michelins, went in to ask, and it was 25 off some ridiculous high price, so even with the "discount" it was still dearer than their own online prices. Annoying.

Yeah its 20% off the instore price 
I priced up a set of PS3s in 225/40/18 for mine today, £560 fitted at the normal price for 4 down to £448 when the offer is on 

[Beddie]

Sadly Costco's deal does not include the track day tyres.

At the 3 branches i've tried, all would give the 20% off the PSCups, problem is none of them are allowed to sell them anymore... 

[rotor]

Yeah its 20% off the instore price 
I priced up a set of PS3s in 225/40/18 for mine today, £560 fitted at the normal price for 4 down to £448 when the offer is on 

Wow, big difference from £560! Must find out how to get Costco membership. =)