Nakang NS2R or Michelin pilot sport 3?

[Rick_182]

Going to the ring on the 19th next month and want to spend decent money on 4 capable tyres. I'm stuck between the above.

The ns2r's come with 7mm instead of 8.

I don't do a lot of miles, the occasional motorway journey, just wanted your opinions on what tyre you would go for and why.

 

[182Trophy]

The michelin's would be my choice. Have you ruled out some track tyres for the ring?

 

[SharkyUK]

I"d go for the PS3's. I've used both and think that the PS3's have the the distinct advantage in less than ideal conditions. Given the time of year and the fact that the 'Ring has it's own weather system (I've seen, like many others, part of the track in snow, part in rain and others in glorious sunshine!) I'd opt for the Michelins. I swapped back to the PS3's for this reason (i.e. the wet weather in Wales).

 

[Rick_182]

The michelin's would be my choice. Have you ruled out some track tyres for the ring?

Yeah tbh with mate, I can't see myself doing many more if any track days. Have too much respect for my car

 

[Rick_182]

I"d go for the PS3's. I've used both and think that the PS3's have the the distinct advantage in less than ideal conditions. Given the time of year and the fact that the 'Ring has it's own weather system (I've seen, like many others, part of the track in snow, part in rain and others in glorious sunshine!) I'd opt for the Michelins. I swapped back to the PS3's for this reason (i.e. the wet weather in Wales).

Yeah I understand what you mean mate, exactly what I thought tbh! I just wanted to make sure I've got some really good tyres for the track and for my every day driving. Are the ns2r's not that good in the wet then ?

 

[Kyle 86]

Ps3's all the way. I cant justify the nankang name on my car anyway

 

[Lal B3N]

Ps3's all the way. I cant justify the nankang name on my car anyway

Lol you'd change your mind if you tried them. Some of biggest budget companies have some of the best motorsport development.

 

[Kyle 86]

Lol you'd change your mind if you tried them. Some of biggest budget companies have some of the best motorsport development.

Lol I hear there very good though

 

[Lal B3N]

I've had both. Both are fantastic in different ways. One is designed as a road going Track tyre and one as a all round high performance tyre.

I ran them on my 50 mile daily and never came across any issues with the ns2rs even in standing water.

The fronts lasted about 8-9k, they would of lasted a little longer, possibly 10k but I got a puncture on one.

Pilot sport 3s were decent too but I found I wore them out quickly with my driving style. I much preferred Pzero Nero over them.

 

[Steve]

NS2R forget the tyre snobs they know nothing.

As mentioned above one is a road legal track tyre the other is a road tyre.

For the money nothing comes close.

I remember three or four years mentioning the RSRs got shot down, look how good they are.

I run the NS2R at present & not had any issues.

 

[Rick_182]

So many mixed opinions always makes my decision so hard. Had neither so always base my decision on feedback.

 

[Lal B3N]

To be fair, which ever you choose is going to provide enough grip for a trip to the ring.

 

[Rick_182]

To be fair, which ever you choose is going to provide enough grip for a trip to the ring.

Yeah I agree mate. I'm just thinking of after the ring as it's my daily and won't put the car round the track again for a long time. So need a good all rounder. I think the ps3's tick all the boxes tbh

 

[banther]

Having just had NS2Rs fitted to my poxy little MX5 I can say, without doubt, that they are fantastic. And fantastically cheap.

Takes a bit of time to get decent heat into them but shouldn't be a problem on track and with a higher powered car.

 

[Chrisgti6]

PS3's for me (that's what i've just fitted to the T5)

They cope with the bags of torque I throw at them no problem, Never letting go unless you intentionally make it.

 

[vecbtb]

Having just had NS2Rs fitted to my poxy little MX5 I can say, without doubt, that they are fantastic. And fantastically cheap.

Takes a bit of time to get decent heat into them but shouldn't be a problem on track and with a higher powered car.

Same for me. I've been really impressed with them (120 soft compound). Sadly I don't have a chance to warm them up properly when hill climbing and will need to switch to another brand super soft for next year. But the NS-2Rs will be staying as they are a great all rounder to drive on the roads with - even coping with standing water. When warm = fantastic!

 

[Advikaz]

PS3's.

 

[coverman]

Have you thought about Maxxis Victas, Uniroyal Rainsports, Dunlop Sport Blue something or other?

 

[ForceIndia]

PS2's. Ps3's seem better in the wet, but ps2's feel more responsive in the dry.
Or if you're not a tyre snob, try the hankook v12 or s1 (evo 2 versions). Always found the hankook held up better than the equivalent Michelin on track.

 

[TimR26]

Goodyear Asymmetric 2's are a better all round tyre than the Michelin PS3's imo having used both. Great tyre in all conditions and on track plus they're cheaper and last a lot longer.

I'd get whatever you choose fitted now so they're worn in for the Ring.

 

[warwickstingray]

PS3's on 182 lasted 3 track days (2 Airfield days) and 15,000 miles of commuting. If you don't drive on the throttle from turn in to exit with a load of lock on they last fine. They won't last long if you carve them away trying to chase people on 888's etc. Can't fault them in the wet. Even in inches of water on a drenched airfield they remained very easy to work with. Huge confidence after the first lap. Even used the suggested dry braking boards in many places.

 

[Rick_182]

Not a tyre snob, just thought £ for £ the two in the title were the best two tyres to look at tbh

 

[M.C..]

For what you have said PS3's would be best especially with winter coming up, I have just fitted them on my Megane 250 and cant fault them as with all Michelin performance tyres they are good with all conditions.
If you were doing more trackdays the NS2R would probably be better.

 

[Rick_182]

For what you have said PS3's would be best especially with winter coming up, I have just fitted them on my Megane 250 and cant fault them as with all Michelin performance tyres they are good with all conditions.
If you were doing more trackdays the NS2R would probably be better.

Yeah I think the ps3's are an obvious choice tbh, listening to you guys and weighing up my driving. I'm not even going to push my car hard, I have too much respect it's more for experience. The nakangs do look awesome tho!

 

[ForceIndia]

Not a tyre snob, just thought £ for £ the two in the title were the best two tyres to look at tbh

Worth looking at the hankook then!
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2014-Auto-Review-Max-Performance-Tyre-Test.htm

 

[Ade T]

I run PS3's on the road and find them great in all weathers, for a road tyre i wouldn't hesitate in recommending them.

However, as a track tyre i feel they fall apart. I went to the ring in easter and it was a rather hot few days and i was slipping and sliding around. Luckily i took a spare set of AD08 tyres with a couple of mm left in them and the difference was night and day. So much more confidence in the corners and faster lap times.

 

[Rick_182]

I run PS3's on the road and find them great in all weathers, for a road tyre i wouldn't hesitate in recommending them.

However, as a track tyre i feel they fall apart. I went to the ring in easter and it was a rather hot few days and i was slipping and sliding around. Luckily i took a spare set of AD08 tyres with a couple of mm left in them and the difference was night and day. So much more confidence in the corners and faster lap times.

Now I get that reply, it's puts me off them! God help me

 

[imprezaworks]

I'd go for the nankangs. I love trying a decent product and across the board these are getting superb reviews.

 

[warwickstingray]

The PS3's can be destroyed on track if you want to but they provide more than adequate grip wet or dry. The nankangs maybe worth a shot but in a country that rains as often as it does I would go with something that grips better in the wet for the road. To destroy the PS3s on the road you would have to do speeds that would you get you nicked over and over again. If you know how to get the rear steering in these you'll find the rear wears as much on the edge as the front and takes some off the strain on the front edges. My Conti's showed this to be the case at Castle Combe. if you were competing I'd say no to the PS3's

I just did a wet track day on road tyres. In the wet virtually everything on track day or dry focused tyres was in the way. 2 accidents on those tyres that day as well.