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I had intentions of changing my rims. But considering the amount of money spent, I'm not bothered. So taking into consideration that the tyres *may* be chewed, I opted for these FK510 against the PS4. If money were no object I'd definitely go for the PS4.

Anyway so far in terms of NVH it's definitely ahead of the Pirelli P7 RFT. And the steering feels lighter, BUT it doesn't feel as sharp/responsive -- feels slow to input. I guess the P7 had really stiff sidewalls, and that contributed to steering response.
The FK510 actually has a relatively stiff sidewall already plus it should have better compound. Give it more time to rub it in, it may improve.
 

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Your stock rims are 8j and 8.5j so can still use 245 all around.

Btw I've been testing the Continental Extreme Contact Sport, very good also.
Extreme Contact also in Max category like CSC range, should be good.....
 

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The FK510 actually has a relatively stiff sidewall already plus it should have better compound. Give it more time to rub it in, it may improve.
In the 2018 best tyres video, he did mention FK510 have stiffer sidewall but weak steering response......
 

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Extreme Contact also in Max category like CSC range, should be good.....
Yeah it's supposed to compete with PS4S but PS4S overall still better in most tests especially in the dry while this ECS might be better in the wet.

In the 2018 best tyres video, he did mention FK510 have stiffer sidewall but weak steering response......
Yeah mentioned relatively a bit understeery, but it's still selected again in the 2019.
 

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In the 2018 best tyres video, he did mention FK510 have stiffer sidewall but weak steering response......
high speed it’s sensitive. Just low speed (below 60km/h) not responsive

Anyway so far I’m absolutely loving the NVH improvements. God the rear P7s are roaring. It’s already less than 50% left, gonna change it once they hit 3mm.

I’m pretty sure the cruise liner’s performance will notably improve after changing all the tyres.
 

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Yeah it's supposed to compete with PS4S but PS4S overall still better in most tests especially in the dry while this ECS might be better in the wet.



Yeah mentioned relatively a bit understeery, but it's still selected again in the 2019.
The ECS sounds like a viable alternative to PS4. If it’s like 30% cheaper it’s a no brainer.

I’ll observe these FK510 and see if it’s the best bargain for the price.
 

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Definitely can't be 30% cheaper, at best just around 5-10% cheaper. It's still premium brand made in Europe.
 

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Definitely can't be 30% cheaper, at best just around 5-10% cheaper. It's still premium brand made in Europe.
Then its really a toss up between the ECS and PS4 at such close pricing.

Oh well, I heard the tread wear on this FK510 isn't fantastic. Gonna observe how well it wears. If it wears fast then maybe PS4 more worth it as that one has pretty good wear.
 

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Yeah it's supposed to compete with PS4S but PS4S overall still better in most tests especially in the dry while this ECS might be better in the wet.



Yeah mentioned relatively a bit understeery, but it's still selected again in the 2019.
Yah!, even CSC performs well in the wet.
Looks like need GY Super sports to match up to PS4S......lol
 

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