Mine. I have read so many posts on here complaining about them making too much noise so when I saw them on my car I was nervous. But so far they’re super quiet.
I don't think they ever released N-spec PS4S tires for my 991.
Have always used 4S’s on my cars - proven excellent tires and agreed, best I’ve used too, but have not actually looked up their load rating - as others have said the latest round of N-spec ‘Elect’ tires potentially have stronger sidewalk compounds/structure to cope with the added EV load - are the std 4S options safe to use in this regard with mega heavy EV’s or is there increased risk of excessive sidewall compression and thus of puncture if making contact with any edge?The Pilot 4S is a great tire. By far my favorite over any manufacturer.
It is true that tire manufacturers develop a specific spec for OEM's. Such as the N0 spec for Porsche or the specific Sport Cup 2 compound used on the Shelby GT500. The benefits of these specifications can range from specific performance thresholds on track, or to achieve a specific NVH requirements.
With a top tier manufacturer like Michelin they are going to provide a minimum level of performance to be commensurate with the class of tire, and enough safety to ensure roadworthiness on any tire they produce. In most cases, on all of our client wheel builds the 4S ends up being a superior tire over what the vehicle came with. Always ensuring the tire is within the vehicle's weight limit and specifications.
I have Pilot 4S on my Taycan now and will 1000% plan to use the 4S on the next set of wheels I build also. They ride smooth, quiet, grip extremely well, minimize body roll and have great longevity.
Haha that’s pretty clever “I got 4S on my 4S.”Have always used 4S’s on my cars - proven excellent tires and agreed, best I’ve used too, but have not actually looked up their load rating - as others have said the latest round of N-spec ‘Elect’ tires potentially have stronger sidewalk compounds/structure to cope with the added EV load - are the std 4S options safe to use in this regard with mega heavy EV’s or is there increased risk of excessive sidewall compression and thus of puncture if making contact with any edge?
The other factor might be excessive thread wear relative to EV specific tire compounds but again have not researched as yet - which seems to be a trend here!
P.S. also kinda like the idea of a the 4S on my 4S
Are you using that "Mercedes Spec" rear tire currently?
I will have to check. I don’t think the side wall is any different. Only Porsche has the unique side wall deal with Michelin
