Michelin Pilot Super Sport

XwChriswX · 09-21-2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Which is funny because 8/10 guys in the local Viper club run Invos. Though that might have more to due with sizing than anything else?

Sizing + Cost

Draco · 09-22-2011, 04:13 AM

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.

m4a1mustang · 09-22-2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

its cheap

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Sizing + Cost

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

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.

wstar · 09-22-2011, 08:31 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.

Well yeah, but multiplication is at work here. $2K for a wear item that you can wear out pretty fast.

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.

Halcom2 · 09-22-2011, 11:49 AM

Just put the latest model PSS's on the front to match the rear. ' Michies ' all around now. Definitely quieter and more traction than the Bridges. I would think that tires that grip better last longer than those that are always breaking loose. Smoke or slippage means rubber has gone. To a point obviously.

onzedge · 09-22-2011, 11:59 AM

....speaking of Viper:

mwhit02 · 07-25-2013, 03:13 PM

do the supersports run a bit taller in the sidewall than most tires?

I mean, would a 305/30/19 be almost the same amount of sidewall as my factory Nismo Yoko's @ 285/35/19?

I want to go wider, but I don't really want to increase the gap in my fender.

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.

07-25-2013, 03:21 PM	#118 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	how to calculate sidewall: 305 x 0.30 = 285 x 0.35 = Joey370Z likes this.

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The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 25	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

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09-22-2011, 04:13 AM	#107 (permalink)
Draco Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 370Z Manual Rep Power: 15	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.

09-22-2011, 11:49 AM	#115 (permalink)
Halcom2 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 16 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	Just put the latest model PSS's on the front to match the rear. ' Michies ' all around now. Definitely quieter and more traction than the Bridges. I would think that tires that grip better last longer than those that are always breaking loose. Smoke or slippage means rubber has gone. To a point obviously.

07-25-2013, 03:13 PM	#117 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 12	do the supersports run a bit taller in the sidewall than most tires? I mean, would a 305/30/19 be almost the same amount of sidewall as my factory Nismo Yoko's @ 285/35/19? I want to go wider, but I don't really want to increase the gap in my fender.