Given
97%
while driving a
Mercedes Benz A
(225/40 R18) on
a combination of roads
for 100
spirited miles
Coming from F1 Supersports on the front, they needed changed just after 8 months..But, I do have a heavy right foot so that explains that I suppose.
One thing I noticed about the Supersports is that when the tread depth went below 3.5mm the grip reduced, quite noticeable loss of grip too!
My car, a Mercedes A220d is a fwd car with a torque converter gearbox and has immense torque from fairly low revs. As a result, the F1 Supersport would struggle for traction for a good 3-4 seconds on the wet when flooring it. Dry was OK, but no more than that.
However, it's a whole different case with the PS5. Minimal loss of traction on wet greasy roads and then it's just grip and go.
I'm actually amazed at the difference as I didn't think there would be much in it between the F1 Supersports and and the PS5.
At high speed, both the F1 SS and the PS5 inspire confidence in the bends, however once again the PS5 feels more direct and as a result has the edge.
The PS5 is also more comfortable, and a lot less noisy. And, it has a beautiful sidewall and just seems to fill the wheel arch gaps so much better.
There's a reason why Michelin is chosen by Bugatti.
Conclusion...until the PS5s is released some time next year, the PS5 is simply the best option for 18' tires at the moment as a summer tire. If you want the best tires for size 18' and under, look no further. PS5 is king.