New tires, PS2's or new Yoko AD08's?

SideArm1911 · Wed, Feb-17-2010, 10:46:57 AM

Anybody got an opinion? I've read mixed reviews, mainly good. The Pro's seem to be mainly cornering and working well no matter how warm they get. The con's seem to be wet traction, tread ware, and some quick acceleration traction issues.

I'd love to hear from people who've tried both, thx!

lsb · Wed, Feb-17-2010, 12:18:45 PM

I dont know much of the yoko, but i love michelin ps2's. They are the tire i run fall to spring, very very good in the rain, lasts many miles if not run with a lot of camber.

They heat up very well and quick, i have confidence in them while driving hard. In the summer i change over to ps cups due to lighter weight and softer compound.

The list of tires i would use is very short, also the ps2's i use are not the ones you can but from tirerack. They are n-rated and are made from a different rubber compound that is updated bi-yearly.

You have pm.

nrubenstein · Wed, Feb-17-2010, 12:23:33 PM

The AD08s have excellent wet traction. The downside with them is noise and comfort.

EYEHAVEYOU · Wed, Feb-17-2010, 12:37:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nrubenstein

The AD08s have excellent wet traction. The downside with them is noise and comfort.

I'm also thinking of purchasing these tires - noise and comfort are of little concern to me, however can you provide an indication of tread life. I expect to goto 1-2 track events this summer, will they be shot after that and some street driving?

Also, I have to drive down a 1/4 mile driveway of gravel/rocks when coming to/from home, will this destroy a soft compound like the AD08's?

jph28 · Wed, Feb-17-2010, 01:27:25 PM

IMO two pretty different tires. PS2 are designed to be the best road tire with good grip, low noise, and a relatively comfortable ride. AD08 (along with NT05, Star Spec, etc) is designed for all-out dry performance at auto-x / track days while maintaining a "livable" personality on the street and surprisingly decent wet traction.

For example my star specs (and I would expect the AD08 to be similar) have ~12k street miles and 4 track days on them and have "decent tread" left. However, they are not quiet anymore and seriously clomp over expansion joints, etc. FWIW, I am planning on going with the new Conti DW on my street wheels sometime soon, hopefully similar performance to PS2 but much cheaper and longer treadwear

SideArm1911 · Fri, Feb-19-2010, 01:28:04 PM

I decided to go with the classic SP2 rather than try the AD08's

thanks guys

Wed, Feb-17-2010, 10:46:57 AM	#1
SideArm1911 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 124 In the garage: '02 BMW M3 Convertible Reputation: 0 Location: Ktown	New tires, PS2's or new Yoko AD08's? Anybody got an opinion? I've read mixed reviews, mainly good. The Pro's seem to be mainly cornering and working well no matter how warm they get. The con's seem to be wet traction, tread ware, and some quick acceleration traction issues. I'd love to hear from people who've tried both, thx! __________________ 2002 BMW M3 Convertible 1997 BMW M3 -Sold 1990 BMW 535i -Sold ///M Flight

Wed, Feb-17-2010, 12:18:45 PM	#2
lsb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 714 Reputation: 0	I dont know much of the yoko, but i love michelin ps2's. They are the tire i run fall to spring, very very good in the rain, lasts many miles if not run with a lot of camber. They heat up very well and quick, i have confidence in them while driving hard. In the summer i change over to ps cups due to lighter weight and softer compound. The list of tires i would use is very short, also the ps2's i use are not the ones you can but from tirerack. They are n-rated and are made from a different rubber compound that is updated bi-yearly. You have pm. __________________

Wed, Feb-17-2010, 12:23:33 PM	#3
nrubenstein ******* Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 7,349 Reputation: 0 Location: Washington, DC	The AD08s have excellent wet traction. The downside with them is noise and comfort. __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD Duramax LBZ/Allison 2002 BMW M3 Alpinweiß/Black - JBL MS-62C, IDQ-12v3, JBL MS-8 1999 323i KP/GTS2 Alpinweiß - Hood-in-the-windshield mod 1990 325is Brilliantrot/Tan - GC/Bilstein, Sway 1989 325is Alpinweiß/Black - S50B30, GC/Koni, Sways, BBS RX, Hybrid C61-2, Sundown SA-12, JBL MS-8 1989 M3 Alpinweiß/Black - S50B32. 321hp. Hers: 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Black/Black Hers: 1988 325iX Coupe Diamondschwartz/Black 5spd - Korman lengthened front driveshaft, Cam, Bilstein, H&R Sport, snow chains.

Wed, Feb-17-2010, 01:27:25 PM	#5
jph28 Chin 3/3 @ VIR Full Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 29 Posts: 6,269 In the garage: '12 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Chapel Hill, NC	IMO two pretty different tires. PS2 are designed to be the best road tire with good grip, low noise, and a relatively comfortable ride. AD08 (along with NT05, Star Spec, etc) is designed for all-out dry performance at auto-x / track days while maintaining a "livable" personality on the street and surprisingly decent wet traction. For example my star specs (and I would expect the AD08 to be similar) have ~12k street miles and 4 track days on them and have "decent tread" left. However, they are not quiet anymore and seriously clomp over expansion joints, etc. FWIW, I am planning on going with the new Conti DW on my street wheels sometime soon, hopefully similar performance to PS2 but much cheaper and longer treadwear __________________ 2004 SilverGrey 6MT 2012 VW JSW TDI 6MT Past - '91 Saab 900TC / '98 M3 / '06 WRX / '98 ITR / '88 Saab 9000T

Fri, Feb-19-2010, 01:28:04 PM	#6
SideArm1911 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 124 In the garage: '02 BMW M3 Convertible Reputation: 0 Location: Ktown	I decided to go with the classic SP2 rather than try the AD08's thanks guys __________________ 2002 BMW M3 Convertible 1997 BMW M3 -Sold 1990 BMW 535i -Sold ///M Flight

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