Originally Posted by
MoparFreak69
John,
Did you ever decide to go with these tires? I am starting the research phase of getting rear tires for my roadster (stupid fronts just keep on going) and am torn between these and the PS2's that you also mention. Cost difference is almost double for the PS2's over the Invo's ($228.39ea vs $440.00ea). I don't want to overpay, but I don't want to buy tires I wont be happy with. Coming from BFG gForce T/A KDW 2's I have a better idea what areas I want performance improvements in. Not that I dislike the BFG's, but they have certain drawbacks that limit my driving style/areas.
Thanks in advance
Ben
I came very close, but honestly this review scared me:
Originally Posted by
Nordschleife
One thing to note with them, though is as they wear, look very closely at the tread blocks, they are actually trapezoidal. The only complaint I have is that at 50% tread or less they push a lot more water as they would if the tread blocks were straight, so these WILL HYDROPLANE without warning. I have spent many a normal rainfall driving 45-50 watching cars pass by because puddles would push the car all over the place (on a FWD application with only 225mm section width), so with our very light rear ends with wider tires I can only imagine it would be more pronounced (and scary!). Overall this is a great tire with huge potential for the summer.
One thing I distinctively remember about the Continental DWS is that nervous feeling I got when driving in a downpour... "wet" roads were fine, they offered very reasonable traction. But steady rain was tedious at best. I don't want to repeat that with the power I plan to be putting down...
Originally Posted by
JesseJamessrt6
I am in the same place as Ben. Personally, I would like to get something that does not act like a hankook ventus V12. These are too slippery for me cold or hot.
I've never run the V12, but I have heard the common complaint of poor grip. The Limited guys love 'em, but when it comes to SRT owners, I've heard four complaints to every "one" good review.
I've also heard plenty of complaints of sidewall flex, premature wear, and a general "loose" feeling to them.
Right now, I'm leaning heavily towards the Michelin PSS.
It's not as sticky as the PS2, but about $100 cheaper (puts them directly between the INVO and PS2, price-wise). I'd rather spend $1,000 and be happy, than spend $700 and complain for the next 15,000 miles.
The reviews on the PSS are simply stellar. Also, they offer a 295 rear tire. I'm running wider wheels than stock, so I can accommodate the rear rubber. Interestingly enough, the 295 is only $10 more than the 275/35... So, it's basically free traction.
