Running Mich PS4S 285/35/19 front and Mich PSS 305/35/19 rears

[Dave2013M3]

Unfortunately you can't get 305/35/19 Mich PS4S, and you can't get 285/35/19 in Mich PSS. I have owned both on my E92 M3 and to be frank both tires are awesome, with from what I read the 4S better in the wet. Which is no concern as I don't drive this car in the rain and if I did I wouldn't drive like a hooligan. I know you shouldn't try and mix tires up but they are both same brand and similar line ups, what are your thoughts.?

I already own a set of Mich PSS 305/35/19 and now I need to match them up for the front. I currently am running 275/35/19 and 295/35/19 Conti SportContacts. I will not run Nitto NT555G2s, awful tire nor the Pirellis...only other brand in which to run this combination.

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[gadgtfreek]

I've been trying to figure this out. I have 19x10's in front and 19x11's in rear from SVE, tires are Nitto NT555 G2's that the previous owner bought.

I'm looking at the Pilot Sport 4S (the main tires I want for the rear):

305/30ZR19 Rear (10.5" to 11.5" wheel width; 27.91 lbs)
285/30ZR19 Front (9.5" to 10.5" wheel width; 27.95 lbs)

I don't mind moving back to 30 series, I just would prefer PS4S all the way around. The G2's are also heavier, so not only have I saved weight dropping from the PP2 OEM wheels, I'll drop another 20+ lbs in tire weight, and hopefully have better grip.

 

[Chola]

Unfortunately you can't get 305/35/19 Mich PS4S, and you can't get 285/35/19 in Mich PSS.
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I know you shouldn't try and mix tires up but they are both same brand and similar line ups, what are your thoughts.?

Dave - I had the same dilemma earlier this year while changing over from my winter tires and had posted a similar question. We might even have exchanged messages on the same topic.
I did end up buying the same PS4S 285 / PSS 305 combo and haven't had any problems. Like you mentioned - I don't drive like a hooligan in wet/inclement weather.

 

[Mikepol2]

PS4S is available in Mach 1 Handling Package sizes, 305/30 front and 315/30 rear, just a thought.

 

[Dave2013M3]

PS4S is available in Mach 1 Handling Package sizes, 305/30 front and 315/30 rear, just a thought.

To be honest the ContiSportcontact Extreme are more inline with the older Mich PSS than the PS4S. I found a set for under $500 for a pair brand new. I currently have the Contis on the car now and really like them and they feel like MIchPSS on the road, just don't want to mix brands even though they are very comparable. Reached out to Michelin they don't plan on making a 305/35/19 in the PS4S, kind of shocked about this as this is the OEM size for the GT350.

 

[Dave2013M3]

PS4S is available in Mach 1 Handling Package sizes, 305/30 front and 315/30 rear, just a thought.

Thanks MIke...like to stay with the 35 series. If I move to a 30 series tire it will lower the car even more with more wheel gap. The cars current setup barely lets me out of my driveway as I will rub any lower.

 

[Mikepol2]

Thanks MIke...like to stay with the 35 series. If I move to a 30 series tire it will lower the car even more with more wheel gap. The cars current setup barely lets me out of my driveway as I will rub any lower.

I ran 285/35 front and 305/35 rears on my 2018 with PP2 wheels and loved that setup, might think about going to 35’s on the Mach 1 at some point.

 

[gadgtfreek]

I ran 285/35 front and 305/35 rears on my 2018 with PP2 wheels and loved that setup, might think about going to 35’s on the Mach 1 at some point.

I like that look on mine, I just wish the PS4S came in 305/35.

 

[HoustonGT]

Unfortunately you can't get 305/35/19 Mich PS4S, and you can't get 285/35/19 in Mich PSS. I have owned both on my E92 M3 and to be frank both tires are awesome, with from what I read the 4S better in the wet. Which is no concern as I don't drive this car in the rain and if I did I wouldn't drive like a hooligan. I know you shouldn't try and mix tires up but they are both same brand and similar line ups, what are your thoughts.?

I already own a set of Mich PSS 305/35/19 and now I need to match them up for the front. I currently am running 275/35/19 and 295/35/19 Conti SportContacts. I will not run Nitto NT555G2s, awful tire nor the Pirellis...only other brand in which to run this combination.

Same dilemma here. Have a PP2 car and replaced the cup 2's. Wanted a 35 versus 30 to full in wheel gap a bit and provide a little better ride. Went 295/35r19 PS4's on all 4. The rear tires look a little stretched now. Will probably go with a PSS 305/35r19 on rears.

 

[Dave2013M3]

Same dilemma here. Have a PP2 car and replaced the cup 2's. Wanted a 35 versus 30 to full in wheel gap a bit and provide a little better ride. Went 295/35r19 PS4's on all 4. The rear tires look a little stretched now. Will probably go with a PSS 305/35r19 on rears.

If I had a 10.5" front wheel I would have done 295/35/19 Mich PSS and 305/35/19 on the 11" rears. Im running 295s out back now, I kind of like the stretch look.

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