What Tire Came With Your Type S?

[ElpacoSV]

The ps4s tire comes in a lot of different flavors for different makes. Star spec is the bmw one that comes on the m cars typically. N spec (with now many N variations) is Porsche. Dt1 is Honda. The tire was specifically designed for this car with a stiffer carcass and a different rubber compound. It is louder than a standard ps4s, but also seems to shed heat a little better and is more tolerant of track use before it overheats.

The ps5 is a replacement for the ps4 not the ps4s. There will be a pss5 model at some point that will likely have the same variety of adaptations for different makes and models. I doubt Honda would take the "special tire" they paid Michelin to develop and replace it with something not car specific. I also doubt they would pay again to redevelop when the tire has only serviced two years of Hondas. I could be wrong, but we'll see ?

Any reference to this DT1 spec?

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[UWU-mancer]

Any reference to this DT1 spec?

No links but parts guy told me to expect slightly less mileage vs a regular 4s since some of the tread has portions of softer rubber. Close to the cup2 formula. Also the sidewall has a different stiffer cap

Curious to see sources myself.

 

[Victorofhavoc]

No links but parts guy told me to expect slightly less mileage vs a regular 4s since some of the tread has portions of softer rubber. Close to the cup2 formula. Also the sidewall has a different stiffer cap

Curious to see sources myself.

So far for me, the dt1 has been wearing well and tolerating heat well on track for a ps4s. I tracked them 3 times before going to a different wheel/tire. Dt1 are more front end heat tolerant for sure. They do feel a bit less forgiving in the wet than other ps4s I've used.

 

[UWU-mancer]

I believe you

owned 6 sets of 4s’s. Not including the type s’s. So that makes 7. And I’ve tracked the regular 4s’s on multiple cars at high plains raceway. I can say, the Honda oem 4s’s are not only stickier but take longer to heat up. It is truly a more capable and aggressive 4s. No doubt. It ain’t no 200tw but it sure as hell performs better than your average 280-300tw

So far for me, the dt1 has been wearing well and tolerating heat well on track for a ps4s. I tracked them 3 times before going to a different wheel/tire. Dt1 are more front end heat tolerant for sure. They do feel a bit less forgiving in the wet than other ps4s I've used.

 

[norsairius]

Subtle differences in tread pattern and groove shape/depth between "off the shelf" and the Honda/Acura-specific PS4S too. I took a side-by-side pic when I got a couple replaced after hitting a pothole on the interstate:
https://www.integraforums.com/forum/threads/michelin-ps4s-or-wheel-bearing-noise.52237/#post-855884

 

[SlippyFist]

Yes. I was actually able to transport 8 tires with no issue. Seats folded down, 4 stacked on top of where the rear seats would be, 3 standing vertically in the cargo area (just make sure you put some kind of block or backpack or something to prevent them from rolling into the back window), and one in the passenger seat.

On that note, if you have the funds, why not just buy a second set of wheels and swap them yourself at home? It sounds like you already have the space to store them.

i also have those same tire rack tire duffels! and you don't need to stack them on your seats if you don't want; i always fold the back seat down and load them face down in the trunk. with the back seat folded down you can fit all 4 of them without them encroaching on your leather.

 

[ElpacoSV]

Thanks everyone!

 

[akoza]

i also have those same tire rack tire duffels! and you don't need to stack them on your seats if you don't want; i always fold the back seat down and load them face down in the trunk. with the back seat folded down you can fit all 4 of them without them encroaching on your leather.

I don't remember why I stuck them on the seat, but I was taking them to the dealer. On the way back, I remember folding the seat down and I think I had slightly more room in the trunk than with the seats up.

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