Neal, Weight of Michelin PS2 vs. A046?
Feb 17, 2005, 10:50 AM
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Depends on the version. There are two differ versions of that tire made in that size. One made for Mercedes and one for BMW. The 18 lb one is the MBZ oem and the BMW weighs 21 lbs. Are you sure your not looking at the Conti Sport Contact 2 instead of the Cont Sport Contact? The 2's weigh 23 lbs. We get this info from the manufacture directly.
Feb 17, 2005, 10:59 AM
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Is the version of the PS2 on the Carrera GT the same as the one I got from you? Side by side they look the same (friend has a GT).
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Feb 17, 2005, 11:05 AM
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Just like the Cont, the PS2 is made in specific versions for specific cars (as you know 
) Porsche calls these "N spec" tires. Sometimes they can differ in tread design, compound, and internal construction. The stock EVO size is not tied to any OEM application. So, the tread may look the same in this case, but the tires internals can be different. Just makes my job more difficult heheh
) Porsche calls these "N spec" tires. Sometimes they can differ in tread design, compound, and internal construction. The stock EVO size is not tied to any OEM application. So, the tread may look the same in this case, but the tires internals can be different. Just makes my job more difficult heheh
Feb 17, 2005, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Neal@tirerack.
Depends on the version. There are two differ versions of that tire made in that size. One made for Mercedes and one for BMW. The 18 lb one is the MBZ oem and the BMW weighs 21 lbs. Are you sure your not looking at the Conti Sport Contact 2 instead of the Cont Sport Contact? The 2's weigh 23 lbs. We get this info from the manufacture directly.
http://www.conti-online.com/generato...tasheet_en.pdf
Feb 18, 2005, 05:07 AM
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The one they are showing is 94Y, Y speed rated. The Mercedes OEM version thats 18 lbs is a 94W, W speed rated. They aren't showing it on that chart. This is the problem having so many versions of one tire. One ply difference in construction can make a big difference in weight.
Feb 18, 2005, 09:04 AM
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sorry missed the oe side. hrmmm....I'm going to ask our tire information service rep and see what he comes up with. We get the tire specs (width, tread width, weight, etc etc) directly from the manufacture so I have him check again. As soon as I know I'll pass that along
Feb 21, 2005, 03:17 PM
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OK well to get back on topic.... (and maybe expand beyond the scope of this thread...)
how much do the BFG g-Force T/A KD and KDW's weigh? I assume "max performance" is the category above "ultra high performance", yes? What is the grippiest tire I can put on my car for auto-x and still not be in the R-compound classes? If I want to move up to 255/40-17s what wheel width/offset do I need?
how much do the BFG g-Force T/A KD and KDW's weigh? I assume "max performance" is the category above "ultra high performance", yes? What is the grippiest tire I can put on my car for auto-x and still not be in the R-compound classes? If I want to move up to 255/40-17s what wheel width/offset do I need?
Feb 21, 2005, 05:38 PM
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For those considering the PS2, I can say that I've got 15k miles on them now, and they are still 70% new, with hard driving in NJ! No bubbles or abnormal wear, nothing!!! They lack the sidewall stiffness of the Advans, but are lighter and when turned into a corner, hold much more predictably and solidly than the advans, the PS2's just dont seem to want to break loose. Wet weather traction is laughable, and aside from starting and stopping, they work in the snow! The circumferential grooves help lateral traction, digging into the snow....I can't believe how great these tires are. My #1 recomendation for street tires, AND they come in my next size, 255/35R18...superb in every way.
Feb 21, 2005, 05:39 PM
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BTW, the G-Force KD's are the grippiest and overall stiffest for a non R-Compound, Blade. I've run on those in 245/40's and they are exceptional, but much more niche that the PS2's
Feb 21, 2005, 07:39 PM
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How come I have had a stock alignment, I got 12000 out of the stock Advans, 15000 out of these and they show NO abnormal signs of wear? I think its all overexxagerations and poor tire pressure settings most of the time. Then again, I am drunk and beligerant right now...mwuahahahahaha
Feb 22, 2005, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by EvoBlade2000
OK well to get back on topic.... (and maybe expand beyond the scope of this thread...)
how much do the BFG g-Force T/A KD and KDW's weigh? I assume "max performance" is the category above "ultra high performance", yes? What is the grippiest tire I can put on my car for auto-x and still not be in the R-compound classes? If I want to move up to 255/40-17s what wheel width/offset do I need?
how much do the BFG g-Force T/A KD and KDW's weigh? I assume "max performance" is the category above "ultra high performance", yes? What is the grippiest tire I can put on my car for auto-x and still not be in the R-compound classes? If I want to move up to 255/40-17s what wheel width/offset do I need?