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  • #16
    Now add into the mix the new Pilot Sport 4 S, although the smallest is a 19".

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    • #17
      Originally posted by ian View Post
      Yes, its evolution. PS2s replaced the original, PS3s the 2s, now the 4s will replace the 3s. Good to hear favourable comments on the 4s.
      Not with the Pilot Sport series, the PS3 went more normal road tyre and people were trying to source the older PS2 when production stopped. I can understand Michelin doing this as with the PS3 coming out they also brought out the Pilot Super Sports, but they seem to have made things a bit confusing by bringing the Pilot Sports back to more focussed/ultra high performance segment with the PS4.

      The History

      Before we get to the driving details, it's worth understanding how the Pilot Sport 4 is being positioned. The Pilot Sport 3 wasn't the direct successor to the Pilot Sport 2, that was actually replaced by the Pilot Super Sport, but instead the Pilot Sport 3 actually slotted in between the Pilot Exalto 2 and Pilot Super Sport, aiming more at the hot hatch market, and moving the balance towards wet grip and comfort.

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      • #18
        All I know from experience is that every 4/5 years the PS (version?) number increases.
        S54 Titan Silver metallic. Black leather, most factory options including sunroof, Becker Cascade and Becker Silverstone changer.

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        • #19
          Had them fitted this morning but have probably only done ~10 miles in traffic and/or heavy rain, so not pushed on at all yet. First noticeable difference is they aren't anywhere near as crashy as the Falkens that were on before.
          2002 '52 S54 - Titanium Silver with 18" BBS LMs, AP Racing BBK, KW V3, H&R anti roll bars & ACS flippers (previously 2000 'X' S50 - Arctic Silver)

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          • #20
            Used to say it takes a 100 miles or so to bed in tyres. Maybe modern compounds are different, but I still do this.
            S54 Titan Silver metallic. Black leather, most factory options including sunroof, Becker Cascade and Becker Silverstone changer.

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            • #21
              Its probably a sensible thing to do!
              2002 '52 S54 - Titanium Silver with 18" BBS LMs, AP Racing BBK, KW V3, H&R anti roll bars & ACS flippers (previously 2000 'X' S50 - Arctic Silver)

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              • #22
                Can vouch for the Rainsports 3's
                Great grip, especially in wet..

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