Michelin Pilot Super Sport

m4a1mustang · 09-22-2011, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Draco

Just installed PSS 18's on the front end, stock tires are holding up ok on the back. Definitely thinking about springing for Michelins on the back too.

The grip is way better. The stock Potenzas are noisy as hell and dont seem to stick to the road in sharp turns like these do. The handling and noise is so much better with the PSS's, I think I'm driving a different car. We'll see how they hold up but after the Potenzas anything is likely to be an improvement.

I think the dealer loads those tires on the car so they can sell you another set as quickly as possible.

I suggest you replace the rears as soon as possible. Mixing and matching tires is never a good idea.

onzedge · 09-22-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I suggest you replace the rears as soon as possible. Mixing and matching tires is never a good idea.

XwChriswX · 09-22-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You'd just figure if you can drop $50k+ on a car you wouldn't be all to worried about $2k on tires.

LoL If you paid $50 for your car you got

And it's more about how much liquid cash does one have to drop at any one time. Sprining $2k when you weren't expecting to creates quite a problem...

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I suggest you replace the rears as soon as possible. Mixing and matching tires is never a good idea.

Not safe. Especially with the older tires in the rear of the car.

m4a1mustang · 09-22-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

LoL If you paid $50 for your car you got

And it's more about how much liquid cash does one have to drop at any one time. Sprining $2k when you weren't expecting to creates quite a problem...

Not safe. Especially with the older tires in the rear of the car.

What? Was talking about Vipers.

XwChriswX · 09-22-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

What? Was talking about Vipers.

Oooooooooooohhhhh.... Well still if you got a viper... you could have done better.

Agreed, if you can spend $50k, $2k is pocket change.

onzedge · 09-22-2011, 11:59 AM

....speaking of Viper:

kenchan · 07-25-2013, 03:21 PM

how to calculate sidewall:

305 x 0.30 =
285 x 0.35 =

onzedge · 07-25-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

how to calculate sidewall:

305 x 0.30 =
285 x 0.35 =

Correct

The BlueMax · 07-27-2013, 03:53 PM

I just installed a set of Super Sports this week after getting 20,500 out of the Bridgestones & they run smoother, are more quite, & have as much or more grip, but the jury is still out I need to put some more miles on them because the sidewall compound is softer their response rate is a bit slower. So I put in a little more pressure but it didn't help so I'll be back later for a further follow-up. Oh yea they cost me 1,275 out the door including front & rear alignment, nitro, & premium caps.

kfull · 08-03-2013, 11:33 AM

I'll probably be ordering some PSS's within a couple months. I've got about 22k on my stock tires and the outsides of the rears are starting to show noticeable wear. I do at least 70% highway driving which is why I've been able to put so many miles on them. Everyone seems to worship PSS around here and I've seen nothing but great reviews on them. Sounds like they might wear a bit better than stock potenzas also.

Joepro · 08-03-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kfull

I'll probably be ordering some PSS's within a couple months. I've got about 22k on my stock tires and the outsides of the rears are starting to show noticeable wear. I do at least 70% highway driving which is why I've been able to put so many miles on them. Everyone seems to worship PSS around here and I've seen nothing but great reviews on them. Sounds like they might wear a bit better than stock potenzas also.

You have not seen my reviews...Im burning these off as fast as possible, lots of people around here drinking the MIC Juice.

z it go · 08-04-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kfull

I'll probably be ordering some PSS's within a couple months. I've got about 22k on my stock tires and the outsides of the rears are starting to show noticeable wear. I do at least 70% highway driving which is why I've been able to put so many miles on them. Everyone seems to worship PSS around here and I've seen nothing but great reviews on them. Sounds like they might wear a bit better than stock potenzas also.

I've got 36,000 miles on my PSS's and about to order another set. Even wear across the front and rears and could probably get another 1-2,000 miles but don't want to push it. Feel that these are phenomenal tires, especially considering how long they have lasted. IMO you can't go wrong with them.

vin17 · 04-23-2016, 06:25 AM

I replaced the OE Bridgestones prematurely @ 23500 miles due to a puncture in the shoulder of the LF tire. The rears were about 85% worn with another 3500 miles (est) remaining. The fronts were about 75% gone. I was VERY satisfied with the Potenzas. They're an excellent tire!

Nevertheless, after reading this thread, I decided to replace them with the Super Sports. My first impressions (same inflation pressures):

Definitely quieter- especially from the rear
Very smooth turn-in
Smother ride/less harshness over cracks
Less twitchy - no bump steer
Wet pavement traction about the same

Steering response is different- more precise, although the Potenzas are quicker at initial inputs (this is very subjective and some drivers might prefer the Potenzas in this regard).

Both tires are well suited for my Z. Either choice is a good one.

9.24.16

6000 mile update and impressions.

Update: Moderate driving. Less than 10% wear. Much better than expected.

Impressions: More tuned to touring than sport. OE Bridgestone's more sport than touring. Both are excellent tires on my Z.

markesc · 05-28-2016, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kfull

I'll probably be ordering some PSS's within a couple months. I've got about 22k on my stock tires and the outsides of the rears are starting to show noticeable wear. I do at least 70% highway driving which is why I've been able to put so many miles on them. Everyone seems to worship PSS around here and I've seen nothing but great reviews on them. Sounds like they might wear a bit better than stock potenzas also.

The stock bridgestones: Put about 15k on them and had enough. Could have lasted longer but I felt like my pos wrx had more traction with smaller tires!!

Switched to the Pilot SS tires. How they stand up to my abuse every day and still provide the level of traction, comfort, predictability is beyond me. The only down side I can think of is they don't behave well when cold (I'm in Oregon ((don't move here, it's turned into a complete liberal prius homeless hell hole / everyone is offended about everything zone "oh that was a micro aggression")), so under 50 deg mornings must take it easy til warmed up).

Today I decided to checkout how they're doing after a good 10k miles of abuse, and I can see I'll probably get another 5-10k out of 'em. Better than any other tires I've tried on any car.

Now I'm curious about the pilot sport cup 2's, but don't want to pay for them!!!

Huck · 08-03-2013, 01:17 PM

I have em on my rear wheels, I'm a little sad cause they've only lasted maybe 6,000 miles. This has included a trip to and from Zdayz, the time at Zdayz, a day at the 1/4 mile strip, and then regular driving to and from work. They're so bald they're racing slicks right now. But they have amazing grip, I couldn't break my rear end loose on the tail of the dragon at Zdayz even when I tried, and the wet handling was great!

I survived Zdayz 2013... (barely)

07-25-2013, 03:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	how to calculate sidewall: 305 x 0.30 = 285 x 0.35 = Joey370Z likes this.

07-27-2013, 03:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 27	Pilot SS I just installed a set of Super Sports this week after getting 20,500 out of the Bridgestones & they run smoother, are more quite, & have as much or more grip, but the jury is still out I need to put some more miles on them because the sidewall compound is softer their response rate is a bit slower. So I put in a little more pressure but it didn't help so I'll be back later for a further follow-up. Oh yea they cost me 1,275 out the door including front & rear alignment, nitro, & premium caps. onzedge likes this. __________________ The Blue Max

08-03-2013, 11:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 16	I'll probably be ordering some PSS's within a couple months. I've got about 22k on my stock tires and the outsides of the rears are starting to show noticeable wear. I do at least 70% highway driving which is why I've been able to put so many miles on them. Everyone seems to worship PSS around here and I've seen nothing but great reviews on them. Sounds like they might wear a bit better than stock potenzas also. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

04-23-2016, 06:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
vin17 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 16 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z TS M6 Rep Power: 13	First Impressions Michelin Pilot SS I replaced the OE Bridgestones prematurely @ 23500 miles due to a puncture in the shoulder of the LF tire. The rears were about 85% worn with another 3500 miles (est) remaining. The fronts were about 75% gone. I was VERY satisfied with the Potenzas. They're an excellent tire! Nevertheless, after reading this thread, I decided to replace them with the Super Sports. My first impressions (same inflation pressures): Definitely quieter- especially from the rear Very smooth turn-in Smother ride/less harshness over cracks Less twitchy - no bump steer Wet pavement traction about the same Steering response is different- more precise, although the Potenzas are quicker at initial inputs (this is very subjective and some drivers might prefer the Potenzas in this regard). Both tires are well suited for my Z. Either choice is a good one. 9.24.16 6000 mile update and impressions. Update: Moderate driving. Less than 10% wear. Much better than expected. Impressions: More tuned to touring than sport. OE Bridgestone's more sport than touring. Both are excellent tires on my Z. Fern to the Z likes this. Last edited by vin17; 09-24-2016 at 11:17 AM. Reason: Update

08-03-2013, 01:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 43 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 35	I have em on my rear wheels, I'm a little sad cause they've only lasted maybe 6,000 miles. This has included a trip to and from Zdayz, the time at Zdayz, a day at the 1/4 mile strip, and then regular driving to and from work. They're so bald they're racing slicks right now. But they have amazing grip, I couldn't break my rear end loose on the tail of the dragon at Zdayz even when I tried, and the wet handling was great! I survived Zdayz 2013... (barely) __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

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