MICHELIN PS4S is now available in Malaysia

[Tom]

Re: Tire Price list Zth

news release from Michelin Malaysia on their recent launch

NEW MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S TYRE REVEALED AT SENTUL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT IN BOGOR, INDONESIA
The MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 S is the latest addition to the MICHELIN Pilot Sport tyre family, designed for the road, on-track approved.


Bogor, 28 July 2017 - Michelin, the leading innovative tyre manufacturer, is launching MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 S to support better and safer mobility. This latest product is an ultra-high-performance tyre specially designed to provide maximum driving pleasure for sports car and premium sedan drivers, who prioritize performance and safety. MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 S is designed with technologies that improves performance and superior handling capability, shorter braking distance in wet as well as on dry road, and optimized durability for longer usage.

Titled “MICHELIN Passion Days”, the launch event held on 28th of July 2017 at Sentul Circuit in Bogor, Indonesia, aims to provide the invitees from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia & Brunei the opportunity to test MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 S on the track and experience its performance first hand. The tyre is officially launched for the Malaysian market today to replace the MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport, which is widely recognized as the industry-leading ultra-high-performance tyre for original equipment and replacement applications.

Designed for sports car and premium sedan, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 S offers unparalleled driving pleasure, thanks to its exceptional steering precision and directional stability. It provides maximum performance and safety on all surfaces due to its optimized tread footprint which grips the road in all situations, even in the most extreme conditions.

Pascal Nouvellon, Michelin Regional Director for Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, highlighted that, compared to the MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport, the new MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 S has faster dry grip and handling lap time, brakes shorter on dry pavement, brakes shorter on wet pavement, and lasts longer with on-road usage.

“The new MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 S is the result of a unique know-how developed by engineers passionate about their work that redefines the standards of the category. Adapted for driving at the highest levels on road and on track, it has already positioned itself as the best in its class,” explained Pascal.

“Michelin is involved in several motorsport disciplines worldwide, and uses this competitive environment as a laboratory for development of future tyre technologies, which are then used in the development of its production tyres. The confidential testing data that is collected during races on tyre technologies and new rubber compound formulas, enables Michelin’s engineers to continue to push the envelope of tyre performance.”

The new MICHELIN Pilot Sport4 S is crafted through a high-precision process, a unique know-how, and the perfect gesture of Michelin experts. It advances simultaneously several criteria on the same tyre – including Œ High Level of Reactivity with ultra-reactive tread pattern design that adapts continuously to the road for optimized traction; Excellent Steering Control with the ‘Dynamic Response’ technology that ensures optimum transmission of steering instructions onto the road through a hybrid belt of aramid and nylon;

Ž Exceptional Dry Grip and Improvement of Wet Braking with the bi-compound technology using a novel hybrid elastomer on the outer side for dry grip, and a new mix of compounds with specific ‘functional elastomers’ and silica on the inner side to provide excellent wet grip and braking; Premium Touch Finish with velvet effect that creates a variety of black contrasts on the exterior sidewall, giving premium visual appearance; and Deep Rim Protector to provide protection for all kinds of wheels.

The ultra-high-performance MICHELIN Pilot Sport4 S is now available in Malaysia to fit rims 19 inch and above, priced starting from RM1,100 and distributed across TYREPLUS and MICHELIN outlets nationwide.

 

[6UE5t]

King of street tires.
Surprising they don't launch it in Sepang instead.

 

[sweelt]

I get ready popcorn, read all comment. lol.....

 

[6UE5t]

If only available in 17'...
Anyway I'd just consider PS4 if need to change later.

 

[vr2turbo]

If only available in 17'...
Anyway I'd just consider PS4 if need to change later.

17" only can get PS4. Those start in 19".......lol

 

[6UE5t]

17" only can get PS4. Those start in 19".......lol

Yeah I know, this was the same like CSC5 & CSC5P last time. Anyway PS4 should be good enough already.

 

[vr2turbo]

Yeah I know, this was the same like CSC5 & CSC5P last time. Anyway PS4 should be good enough already.

CSC6 also same 19" above.....lol

 

[Tom]

Yeah I know, this was the same like CSC5 & CSC5P last time. Anyway PS4 should be good enough already.

technically should be, since the bigger sizes actually need to deal with increased weight

 

[vr2turbo]

technically should be, since the bigger sizes actually need to deal with increased weight

If the car engine have been mod for more power, the increase tyre size is ok, but many just want the bling bling, then suffer from the weight......lol

 

[Tom]

If the car engine have been mod for more power, the increase tyre size is ok, but many just want the bling bling, then suffer from the weight......lol

Fashion hurts :)

 

[vr2turbo]

Fashion hurts :)

Yup, agree. We go for good performance in tyres, fashion go for nice rims.....lol

 

[kwong]

Where to get the ps4 S in 255/35/20- not listed in Michelin Malaysia website so I presume it had to be imported/ preordered? This size available in Singapore though

 

[vr2turbo]

Where to get the ps4 S in 255/35/20- not listed in Michelin Malaysia website so I presume it had to be imported/ preordered? This size available in Singapore though

Not in their web page, I think they don't bring in. Maybe can contact them to find out.....

 

[6UE5t]

Finally comparison between the PS4 vs the PS4S (vs the PSC2)

 

[vr2turbo]

So finally the comparison have been done and looks like for daily the PS4 is better and cheaper too......lol

 

[sweelt]

So finally the comparison have been done and looks like for daily the PS4 is better and cheaper too......lol

errr....ps3 cheaper lah

 

[ixeo]

So finally the comparison have been done and looks like for daily the PS4 is better and cheaper too......lol

Exactly my thoughts. And PS4 more comfortable. The attributes and the improvement of the 4S to the 4 is negligible for pure street usage.

Cup 2 is a definitely no for a street car. End up in a ditch during heavy downpour.

 

[6UE5t]

Yup especially for us here in Malaysia where it's often raining, being good and more controllable in the wet is more important than outright dry performance. So we need better all rounder that is easy/more forgiving in most conditions and that's where the PS4 shines.

Anyway for me I'll never go for 19' so will only get to buy PS4 at most.

 

[6UE5t]

errr....ps3 cheaper lah

Unfortunately PS3 is getting outdated now and being beaten by much cheaper options like V12E2 or the new FK510.

 

[6UE5t]

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Cup 2 is a definitely no for a street car. End up in a ditch during heavy downpour.

Still can use but need to be extra careful, probably similar to those who are using the AD08R & RS3/4. There are some street performance cars that come with this tire, like the Megane RS275 Cup and 911 GT3 RS if not mistaken.