Michelin PS3 [Tyre Review]

The stock rubber that comes with my neo is theContinental Comfort Contact CC5 195/55/15. Initially, I thought of shifting to higher performance rubber after I finish stock rubbers but unfortunately, after a night run at Klawang, I decided that the stock rubber has to go. It cannot accommodate my driving style as it was screeching all over and if you keep 'torturing' it, trust me, you'll understeer and go off the road. Nearly happened to me once. In other words, the CC5 is just a comfort tyre.

So went around asking for a good performance tyres for beginners like me. For this purpose, I even had a TT session with my sifu. Basically, there were 3 options, (1) Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE001; (2) Michelin Pilot Sport 3; and (3) Yokohama Advan Neova AD07. After discussion with my sifu, I decided to drop AD07 from the list as it belongs to the extreme category and I agree with my sifu that, one must learn how to utilize UHP/Max Performance tyres before going to Extreme Performance tyres. For some reason, I opted for the PS3 as it was enjoying great reviews and it is said to perform relatively well in wet. 

So changed all tyres into PS3 and viola. I almost cannot believe the amount of grip that I'm having and most importantly, this is just PS3 and not some RE001, AD07 or R1R. Ok back to the topic, PS3 is rather silent and comfortable, I guess it's due to the softer sidewall. Anyway, it is a major improvements over the stock tyres. Another trip to Klawang and I am able to push much harder without the tyres screaming for mercy and the car was able to hold it lines through those sharp corners especially when I throttle out of the apex. 

Additionally, PS3 performs reasonably well in wet condition. At least I feel that way when I'm driving in wet condition. Anyway, I recommend this tyre to all who is looking for a decent performance rubber. I can only compare this to my previous stock tyres and I have yet to experience other performance rubber. Maybe I'll have a change of view once I try other tyres. As for now, PS3 is the best tyre I have used but I wish it had stiffer sidewall.

What happened to my CC5? Well, I sold it off at a bargain due to lack of space