Pros/cons of most popular tires

VQStryker · 01-10-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I currently have Michelin Pilot Super Sports with about 7k miles on them.

(255/25/19, 395/30/19)

1. Wet/Dry Traction:

Dry - EXCELLENT. These will not break under any conditions I've been able to put them under so far. Let's just say on a highway onramp curve at 3 digit speed, you will not move, even when it's bumpy. No track experience yet.

Wet -

On damp, or light wetness they are fine. However, under Heavy rain condition, I would advise no driving at speed. Even though claimed to have a high hydroplaning resistance, I found this to not be true and in fact, hydroplaned.

2. Cornering

Superb. Never felt any buckle in the sidewalls through aggressive driving, or cornering.

3. Treadlife

So far only have 7k on them, but they seem to be holding up very well, again with no track days yet.

4. Noise

Quieter than stock, (as if there were any that weren't...

)

5. Final comments

Due to moving from a desert to a place where it can rain heavily whenever it wants, I will be moving from the PSS' to the Michelin 970AS (all seasons) and possibly keeping the PSS's for just track days. Unless I were to find a buyer who wanted them now.

I hope that's supposed to be a 2

FL 4Motion · 01-10-2012, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I currently have Michelin Pilot Super Sports with about 7k miles on them.

(255/25/19, 395/30/19)

1. Wet/Dry Traction:

Dry - EXCELLENT. These will not break under any conditions I've been able to put them under so far. Let's just say on a highway onramp curve at 3 digit speed, you will not move, even when it's bumpy. No track experience yet.

Wet -

On damp, or light wetness they are fine. However, under Heavy rain condition, I would advise no driving at speed. Even though claimed to have a high hydroplaning resistance, I found this to not be true and in fact, hydroplaned.

2. Cornering

Superb. Never felt any buckle in the sidewalls through aggressive driving, or cornering.

3. Treadlife

So far only have 7k on them, but they seem to be holding up very well, again with no track days yet.

4. Noise

Quieter than stock, (as if there were any that weren't...

)

5. Final comments

Due to moving from a desert to a place where it can rain heavily whenever it wants, I will be moving from the PSS' to the Michelin 970AS (all seasons) and possibly keeping the PSS's for just track days. Unless I were to find a buyer who wanted them now.

most impressive. (darth vader voice)

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Originally Posted by VQStryker

I hope that's supposed to be a 2

doubt it, that's just how Chris rolls, like a Boss.

XwChriswX · 01-10-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VQStryker

I hope that's supposed to be a 2

Thats the size I plan on running some new goodies I ordered and were delivered recently.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

most impressive. (darth vader voice)

doubt it, that's just how Chris rolls, like a Boss.

TerribleONE · 01-10-2012, 04:26 PM

DAMN 395s.. do you rub??

VQStryker · 01-10-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

DAMN 395s.. do you rub??

nope, he just bought the ce28n genesis and a lift kit. He's going for the first off road z

kenchan · 01-10-2012, 04:39 PM

very wide... it is.

FL 4Motion · 01-10-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

very wide... it is.

rub, it will not. Correct offsets he has.

XwChriswX · 01-10-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

DAMN 395s.. do you rub??

Apparently I rub the keys the wrong way... damn fat fingers...

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Originally Posted by VQStryker

nope, he just bought the ce28n genesis and a lift kit. He's going for the first off road z

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Originally Posted by VQStryker

im lookin at getting the NITTO 555R 2 extremes for the rear and 555's for the front, what do you guys think?

Don't mix-match tires. You'll want 4 of the same brand/model. Otherwise your cornering will be very odd, and mixed traction on mixed surfaces - unsafe.

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

rub, it will not. Correct offsets he has.

VQStryker · 01-10-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Don't mix-match tires. You'll want 4 of the same brand/model. Otherwise your cornering will be very odd, and mixed traction on mixed surfaces - unsafe.

thank you! ill get all 4 nitto 555r 2 extreme, think ill place that order now. I went with ssr type-f 18x9.5 +22 and 18x10.5 +15 flat black. Better for racing and cheaper, plus they are not rare so no worries if they get dinged

XwChriswX · 01-10-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by VQStryker

thank you! ill get all 4 nitto 555r 2 extreme, think ill place that order now. I went with ssr type-f 18x9.5 +22 and 18x10.5 +15 flat black. Better for racing and cheaper, plus they are not rare so no worries if they get dinged

I was curious what you had ended up going with since you were letting the Gen's go... The boxes gave me an idea, but wasn't 100% sure.

I demandz pics!

I'm looking at getting the Michelin 970AS' if you're looking for an All Season tire, might wanna give those a peek.

VQStryker · 01-10-2012, 04:40 PM

im lookin at getting the NITTO 555R 2 extremes for the rear and 555's for the front, what do you guys think?

TerribleONE · 01-10-2012, 05:07 PM

I had to have some fun while still at work.. haha I cant wait to pick up my tires for my volks.. maybe by then I'll be able to pick up some RE-11s...

post a review on those HKS coils.. I was thinking of trying them as I had the KW3'S on my G..

brucelidat · 01-10-2012, 07:19 PM

5) tread life from member experiences: Spohn expects 10-12,000 miles out of them including multiple track days. Pretty darn good in my opinion.

Ouch, that would be a new set of tires every year for me then since the Z's my DD. Might even be less than a year....

FL 4Motion · 01-10-2012, 10:25 PM

[QUOTE=brucelidat;1484569]5) tread life from member experiences: Spohn expects 10-12,000 miles out of them including multiple track days. Pretty darn good in my opinion.

Ouch, that would be a new set of tires every year for me then since the Z's my DD. Might even be less than a year....[/QUOTE]

Yup, I reckon a new set of tires every 8 months or so or basically once per year on average. Just part of the $$ you've got to factor in when tracking a car regularly. It's one of the reasons alot of "serious" track guys eventually switch ot dedicated wheel/tire packages for teh track.

kenchan · 01-10-2012, 07:44 PM

I think you will like the DW's.

01-10-2012, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5852	DAMN 395s.. do you rub?? __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-10-2012, 05:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5852	I had to have some fun while still at work.. haha I cant wait to pick up my tires for my volks.. maybe by then I'll be able to pick up some RE-11s... post a review on those HKS coils.. I was thinking of trying them as I had the KW3'S on my G.. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-10-2012, 07:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	5) tread life from member experiences: Spohn expects 10-12,000 miles out of them including multiple track days. Pretty darn good in my opinion. Ouch, that would be a new set of tires every year for me then since the Z's my DD. Might even be less than a year.... __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

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01-10-2012, 04:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	very wide... it is.

01-10-2012, 04:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
VQStryker Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Age: 37 Posts: 659 Drives: :( Rep Power: 16	im lookin at getting the NITTO 555R 2 extremes for the rear and 555's for the front, what do you guys think?

01-10-2012, 10:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701617	[QUOTE=brucelidat;1484569]5) tread life from member experiences: Spohn expects 10-12,000 miles out of them including multiple track days. Pretty darn good in my opinion. Ouch, that would be a new set of tires every year for me then since the Z's my DD. Might even be less than a year....[/QUOTE] Yup, I reckon a new set of tires every 8 months or so or basically once per year on average. Just part of the $$ you've got to factor in when tracking a car regularly. It's one of the reasons alot of "serious" track guys eventually switch ot dedicated wheel/tire packages for teh track.

01-10-2012, 07:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	I think you will like the DW's.