are there any issues with running the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 255/35/19f, 285/35/19r with the volk gts +17, +18 set up other than rolling the rear fenders? if so how come everyone that run the gt-s set up on their car use the toyos?

 

If the Toyos are the same size, they probably are a lot cheaper

 

Not at all. Go with the PS2; you won't regret it. People run Toyos cuz it's cheap and overhyped.

 

+1, comparing the two is silly really

 

Lots of people run the Toyos because they are cheap and relatively good.

The PS2, on the other hand, is expensive and very good.

 

Exactly. Just b/c Toyo sponsors events, runs ads, and the Toyos are reasonably price....doesn't take away from the fact that they're great tires. I've had several sets in various sizes on the street and AutoX.

Michelin PS2 is widely known as the best out there, but you pay handsomely for it. So that's that.

 

when comparing the width of both 285 tires, does one brand tend to be wider than the other? or are they both about equal

 

Some tires like Toyos and Falkens tend to have a thinner or more rounded sidewall.

 

It varies slightly for each company. Toyo T1R, for example, tend to be a bit thinner compared to lets say PS2(I've had both).

 

It can vary substantially

 

I've run Toyo T1-S, Toyo T1-R's and just recently PS2's.

The PS2's are a damn fine tire as far as consistent traction and cornering feel.
I can't hate on Toyo's though. They make a very good tire for what they're priced at and I can see why they're popular.

I will probably go back to T1-R's again since I can't justify my street Z being on the PS2's again. If money was no issue, PS2's are the pick.