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Thought I'd do a quick review on my new tyres Michelin PS4Ss! 
Got them after plenty of good reviews and decent prices now!
They were replacing some worn out Pirelli Pzeros, which were decent, but suffered from tramlining and traction control light coming on even in the dry.
I was expecting them to feel better, but I can honestly say I haven't had a tyre change that has made as much of a difference!
Due to the more sportier carcass it gives the ride a more of a firmer feel and the turn in is more direct. I haven't really pushed them, but they do feel grippy in the corners. I did find I still have to put the traction control in Sport mode as otherwise it was still cutting in under hard acceleration, although with 460bhp+ it can be expected. But this could be until the release agent from the moulds wear off, they may get better with some miles. This is why most tyre manufacturers recommend waiting a while before exploiting the full potential.
Some reviews I have seen, say they can be twitchy at speed, and this is true, but that's the nature of a sporty tyre and it's being used to a more vague tyre from a steering input point of view. Once you are used to the point that the car will have more of a direct steering input, it goes from, ooh that felt a bit unstable to, I like it, I want to try it on a track.
I went for a drive on some good B roads, and they felt very enjoyable to drive spiritedly! They did feel like I'd had a new suspension fitted!
They feel smooth, but sporty when needed, just how the S5 should feel.
I can fully recommend them! I think if I went back to the Pirellis they would feel sloppy in comparison.
Got them after plenty of good reviews and decent prices now!
They were replacing some worn out Pirelli Pzeros, which were decent, but suffered from tramlining and traction control light coming on even in the dry.
I was expecting them to feel better, but I can honestly say I haven't had a tyre change that has made as much of a difference!
Due to the more sportier carcass it gives the ride a more of a firmer feel and the turn in is more direct. I haven't really pushed them, but they do feel grippy in the corners. I did find I still have to put the traction control in Sport mode as otherwise it was still cutting in under hard acceleration, although with 460bhp+ it can be expected. But this could be until the release agent from the moulds wear off, they may get better with some miles. This is why most tyre manufacturers recommend waiting a while before exploiting the full potential.
Some reviews I have seen, say they can be twitchy at speed, and this is true, but that's the nature of a sporty tyre and it's being used to a more vague tyre from a steering input point of view. Once you are used to the point that the car will have more of a direct steering input, it goes from, ooh that felt a bit unstable to, I like it, I want to try it on a track.
I went for a drive on some good B roads, and they felt very enjoyable to drive spiritedly! They did feel like I'd had a new suspension fitted!
They feel smooth, but sporty when needed, just how the S5 should feel.
I can fully recommend them! I think if I went back to the Pirellis they would feel sloppy in comparison.
