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Title: Pilot Sport 4 - 17 Inch Variant Advice
Post by: f00glee on January 18, 2019, 04:01:22 pm
In need of new tyres soon, and as with a lot of things I’m probably putting too much though into it..

Have settled on Pilot Sport 4 to replace my SportContact5 – had no issue with the contis but general consensus is that the PS4s are even better. I am on a 17-inch rim so the following sizes are available:

225/45/R17 91 Y
225/45/R17 94 W (XL)
225/45/R17 94 Y (XL)

I know my car came with 225/45/R17 91 W (non XL) from factory so all of these variations meet or exceed the original spec. My previous contis matched the first in terms of spec – but they did roll onto the sidewalls slightly during 3x 30min track sessions throughout this year. Therefore, I wonder if I should go for an XL tyre, but these do come with a slightly higher noise rating which would affect the 99.99% on-road use the car sees. The XL rating might also make the ride harsher? Anyone have any experience with the difference these specs will make? Seems odd Michelin would manufacture such seemingly similar specifications, unless they do make a significant difference?
Title: Re: Pilot Sport 4 - 17 Inch Variant Advice
Post by: pudding on January 18, 2019, 04:24:42 pm
If you're used to SC5s, you might find the PS4 XL a tad harsh over broken surfaces.  The SC usually rides a lot nicer than it's competitors, but as you say, the cost of that is squidginess approaching, and on the limit.  You could consider the SC Extreme if available in your size. SC6 is out I think as it starts at 19".

The PS4 XL is well worth a slight increase in NVH, imo.  It's the best all round tyre I've ever used.  Currently on my second set, and I very rarely buy the same tyre twice!
Title: Re: Pilot Sport 4 - 17 Inch Variant Advice
Post by: Lewo on January 20, 2019, 01:07:59 am
Mine are the XL version. Great tyres but then again I had 3 different makes fitted to the car when I got it so I guess any 4 tyres that are the same would be better  :signLOL:
But I will get some more of these when they need replacing for sure.
Got mine from Black Circles or Camskill.
Title: Re: Pilot Sport 4 - 17 Inch Variant Advice
Post by: Dogma on January 20, 2019, 09:56:24 am
Quote from: Lewo on January 20, 2019, 01:07:59 am
Mine are the XL version. Great tyres but then again I had 3 different makes fitted to the car when I got it so I guess any 4 tyres that are the same would be better  :signLOL:
But I will get some more of these when they need replacing for sure.
Got mine from Black Circles or Camskill.


OMG are you mad! 




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Title: Re: Pilot Sport 4 - 17 Inch Variant Advice
Post by: Lewo on January 20, 2019, 08:40:11 pm
Quote from: Dogma on January 20, 2019, 09:56:24 am
Quote from: Lewo on January 20, 2019, 01:07:59 am
Mine are the XL version. Great tyres but then again I had 3 different makes fitted to the car when I got it so I guess any 4 tyres that are the same would be better  :signLOL:
But I will get some more of these when they need replacing for sure.
Got mine from Black Circles or Camskill.


OMG are you mad! 




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Eh?
Title: Re: Pilot Sport 4 - 17 Inch Variant Advice
Post by: Dogma on January 21, 2019, 12:10:01 am
Quote from: Lewo on January 20, 2019, 08:40:11 pm
Quote from: Dogma on January 20, 2019, 09:56:24 am
Quote from: Lewo on January 20, 2019, 01:07:59 am
Mine are the XL version. Great tyres but then again I had 3 different makes fitted to the car when I got it so I guess any 4 tyres that are the same would be better  :signLOL:
But I will get some more of these when they need replacing for sure.
Got mine from Black Circles or Camskill.


OMG are you mad! 




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Eh?


In guards to the three different tyres and sorry  I misread I thought you put them on there.


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