Pilot Sport 3s or alternative?

[dynodan]

So the new 182FF needs some tyres.
It's on the stock 16s with a 205 45 R16 - currently a Dunlop SportMaxx on the rear and Toyo T1R on the front.
I'm not a fan of either (although the Dunlops are on the wear indicators so maybe not had a fair chance).
They're going to be my everyday road tyres all year around, although I plan on limiting the cars use through the colder months.
I've run PS3s before on previous cars and been impressed, is there anything else worth considering? The search function has brought up plenty of people asking the same question but not a lot of follow up..

Daniel

 

[JackJack]

I was impressed with hankook v12 evos for the price.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I've just had 2 Uniroyal Rainsport 3's fitted today . Its the 3rd set I've had , previously Rainsport 2's . The wear rate isn't the best , only 8500k out of the front set but the wet grip is probably as good as you'll get , equally impressed with the dry grip even when pushing on . £119 for 2 delivered from Camskill and £10 a corner fitted locally . I always go for the extra load rating of 87 and inflate to around 34 psi . They do feel a bit different the first time you use them as they move around a bit being such a soft tyre . But you soon get used to the feel of them .

 

[imprezaworks]

V12's are a safe bet.

 

[STEVE.M]

I`m on my 2nd set of RS3`s for reasons mentioned by @MRBILLYUK .
I do keep eyeing the Avon ZV7 though,as it is very close in price,same A rate wet grip rating,and might last longer.
PS3`s are excellent,but not at nearly 50% more in price.

 

[dynodan]

I've had UniRoyals as winters tyres on my MX5 and found the lack of sidewall strength really let them down. They were great in the wet though.

 

[STEVE.M]

I've had UniRoyals as winters tyres on my MX5 and found the lack of sidewall strength really let them down. They were great in the wet though.

Did you spec the XL though?

 

[welshname]

PS3 aren't even in the question any more since they brought out the PS4. Far superior tyre in every way.

 

[Amos91]

PS3 aren't even in the question any more since they brought out the PS4. Far superior tyre in every way.

Good luck getting that in 15 / 16" though.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Did you spec the XL though?

Yeah I specced the 87 XL after reading some reviews . The very first time I had Rainsports , albeit the RS2's , I did notice a slight squirmyness , coming from Michelin Pilot Exalto 2's. I soon got used to it though , and don't notice it anymore with the RS3's . Personally I don't think it's all down to the sidewall , I think it's as much to do with the soft tread of the tyre .
I actually looked at the Avon ZV7's for the very same reason you did , they get an A rating in the wet and like you say , are similarly price . I've just never heard of anybody using them before , so I stuck RS3's knowing they are a good tyre.

 

[sidey]

Goodyear eagle F1 asymmetrics get good reviews in he same category as the PS3

 

[G Ster]

PS3 aren't even in the question any more since they brought out the PS4. Far superior tyre in every way.

Good luck getting that in 15 / 16" though.

I emailed Michelin and they responded saying they had no plans to manufacture a PS4 in 205/45/16. Also that PS3's would be in production until 2021..

 

[Budgie]

PS3 FTW.

Anything below that is sub standard.

 

[STEVE.M]

I emailed Michelin and they responded saying they had no plans to manufacture a PS4 in 205/45/16. Also that PS3's would be in production until 2021..

Michelin don`t manufacture Crossclimate`s in Clio sizes either.

 

[car.crash]

Goodyear eagle F1 asymmetrics get good reviews in he same category as the PS3

I'm currently running these.
Much nicer than the pzero neros but pricier.

 

[imprezaworks]

Ado8r's epic tyres. Probably won't be a longer lasted though lol

 

[flebay]

I'm currently running these.
Much nicer than the pzero neros but pricier.

The sidewalls are nearly as soft as the Uniroyal rain sports, not what you want for dry cornering/ feedback.

 

[dynodan]

Still can't get away from PS3s, done a fair bit of reading and the only alternative that might work is the Hankook but there's not a lot of feedback on the web.
My past experiences on the MX5 we're AD08R for summer/dry use and a set of RS3 for wet/winter use - I ended up avoiding using the car when on RS3s as I felt the car lost it's incredible feel (it had Quantum 2 way custom valves dampers along with a load of other goodies...).
I'm going to be spending a bit of time on the West Coast of Ireland with the car in December so wet weather grip is important to me, I just can't deal with a loose feeling front end either...

 

[STEVE.M]

Still can't get away from PS3s,

Just bang on a set of 4 then.

 

[Christopher.]

Bridgestone potenza.

With the limited running iv had with them they are very impressive out the box. They felt great on the three laps of Goodwood I managed.

 

[flebay]

Bridgestone potenza.

With the limited running iv had with them they are very impressive out the box. They felt great on the three laps of Goodwood I managed.

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