PS2's are on!!!

[voi9]

First thing's first:
Thank You Tators Dodge (Viper Wizard) and Jon B (PartsRack) for top shelf service and professionalism.
First impressions during 1 1/2 hr. drive home from Tators Dodge:

TDS dramatically reduced; ( Jon B will chime in and explain)

Steering feels much lighter. If it was a 10 with runflats, I would say a 5 with PS2's.

Road noise reduced. If it was a 10 with runflats, I would say it is now a 5 with PS2's.

Much softer feel over bumps. If it was a 10 with runflats, I would say a 4/5 with PS2's.

Significant decrease in wheel hop when leaving hard in first gear. If it was a 10 with runflats, I would say a 4 with PS2's.

I also noticed that the wheel weight's that were on the rims from the factory (which were many) are either not there on some rims to maybe 4 on another rim. I don't know how much lighter the PS2's are than the runflats, but I'll guess maybe 5 lbs lighter per tire. Any bit of weight loss helps.

Keep in mind that the weather today is 32 degrees outside so I wasn't trying to drive too spirited and did not try any abrupt lane changing or fast cornering. Overall, I am very pleased with the result's so far.

 

[wallbanger]

what would u rate lindsay lohan on a 1-10 scale

 

[dragon rider]

I'm almost finished wearing down my runflats. I can't wait to put some
PS2's on the car. It sounds like they are a blast. Who did you order them from, if you don't mind my asking?

 

[TAXIMAN1]

I just took delivery of a 300 mile VOI9. And always wondered about all the fuss surrounding Runflats.. After my first drive that consisted of about 2 miles. I found out.. VERY harsh, very "bouncy",very loud.. I am thinking of switching them out as well... But hate to take off tires, from a brand new car. I have a feeling once the weather breaks. I will be doing this as well.

 

[Pythonpete]

Wow, I can't wait for mine!!

 

[FLL-B/W-GTS]

I just put them on my 97 GTS.I agree with you.Excellent tires.

 

[MoViper]

I just took delivery of a 300 mile VOI9. And always wondered about all the fuss surrounding Runflats.. After my first drive that consisted of about 2 miles. I found out.. VERY harsh, very "bouncy",very loud.. I am thinking of switching them out as well... But hate to take off tires, from a brand new car. I have a feeling once the weather breaks. I will be doing this as well.

If the run flats are so horrible....I will send you my address and you can send them my way. Either way you look at it, it is rubber to burn.

 

[voi9]

what would u rate lindsay lohan on a 1-10 scale

I knew I would get some kind of response to that rating, but I figured it was the easiest way to explain although it is very subjective
To answer your question about LL;: I would rate her a 1.

 

[voi9]

I'm almost finished wearing down my runflats. I can't wait to put some
PS2's on the car. It sounds like they are a blast. Who did you order them from, if you don't mind my asking?

Who else but: JON B from PARTSRACK!

 

[voi9]

Wow, I can't wait for mine!!

Pete,
Your's were mounted today also. You will love them!!!

 

[Vic]

Does anybody have any definitive info on the weight of PS2s?

 

[TAXIMAN1]

If the run flats are so horrible....I will send you my address and you can send them my way. Either way you look at it, it is rubber to burn.

Na, no burning rubber. I here.. I'll probably live with them for now. Since this car wont see many miles.. But I definately see what everyone is talking about. After driving the car..

 

[Pythonpete]

Pete,
Your's were mounted today also. You will love them!!!

Thanks, I have wheels and tires, now for the CAR!!!

 

[rcl4668]

Does anybody have any definitive info on the weight of PS2s?

Here you go:

Tire Specs for Michelin Pilot Sport PS2=

/Rich

 

[MoViper]

Na, no burning rubber. I here.. I'll probably live with them for now. Since this car wont see many miles.. But I definately see what everyone is talking about. After driving the car..

I would agree, but you will need a new set in a year anyway.

 

[voi9]

I just checked the specs between the runflats and PS2's and the total weight saved is 24 lbs.

 

[Kevin D]

I just checked the specs between the runflats and PS2's and the total weight saved is 24 lbs.

Wow, good find. That's HUGE in the world of unsprung weight...

 

[JonB]

I just checked the specs between the runflats and PS2's and the total weight saved is 24 lbs.

And if you swap to Copperhead-08 ACR wheels as RCL46 did, you save ANOTHER 34 lbs.

This is so much 'kinder and gentler' to your shocks, springs, steering rack and pump, that its like running a marathon in Nike Airs vs Combat Boots

Everthing feels more 'nimble' and responsive as Voi-9 saw, and Pete will also see. As VOI say, TDS is vastly imprived (That Darty S***) Thanks to BOTH of yoo for your tire and wheel orders, sent with confidence to TATOR DODGE. (And RCL, sent to TLD).

Once you start tossing the car into some corners, the handing bonus is more evident. We have many customers report 2-second faster laps on short tracks vs runflats, and one guys claims SIX SECONDS faster at Sebring, a long-course venue, just due to PS2 vs Runflat.

THANKS FOR YOUR TIRE AND WHEEL BIZ. We do take trade-ins of low-mile runflats for our 're-builder' customers, and we take wheel trades, too!

 

[PDCjonny]

Pete,
Your's were mounted today also. You will love them!!!

Mounted on what?

 

[Pythonpete]

Mounted on what?

The wheels. You see Jon, the tires and wheels are separate entities.

 

[voi9]

The wheels. You see Jon, the tires and wheels are separate entities.

I couldn't resist. No hard feelings Jon.

 

[voi9]

TDS ( That Darty Sh--) is greatly improved.
I am told this is what Team Viper refers to as the way the car pulls and follows every rut in the road.
I was constantly fighting the wheel on certain roads to keep it in the lane. It would pull to the left and right on uneven roads and I wouldn't dare take two hands off the wheel.
This is dramatically decreased with the PS2's.

 

[PDCjonny]

The wheels. You see Jon, the tires and wheels are separate entities.

Man you Porsche guys got attitudes....

 

[Hamrhead]

Who else but: JON B from PARTSRACK!

X2!

PS2's are so much nicer than the RunFlats!

 

[Pythonpete]

Man you Porsche guys got attitudes....

Its only a train car, some of us can't afford two Vipers!

 

[Vic]

Here you go:

Tire Specs for Michelin Pilot Sport PS2=

/Rich

Good info...
Thanks a bunch!