Michelin Pilot Super Sports

zero · 10-07-2012, 07:28 PM

I am running 265/35 front and 305/30 rear on the TE37. I got them mounted a couple days ago. They look beefier than my old setup.

pfdaxe · 10-15-2012, 09:10 AM

Maybe I'm lazy, but can't find the exact answer to this:

I'm in the market for new treads and looking at 285/35/19 or 305/30/19 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT for the rear with either 265/35/19 or 255/35/19 or 245/40/19 up front. I'm on stock 19" sport Rays with 20mm spacers front and 25mm rear and stock height.

Which would be the best set-up? I would like to keep the speedo as accurate as stock.

Thanks

Chan Chee Hoe · 10-16-2012, 06:33 AM

285/35-19 rear will be the best tyre size for our Z,but PSS don't have this size.

pfdaxe · 10-16-2012, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

285/35-19 rear will be the best tyre size for our Z,but PSS don't have this size.

Actually they do as this local tire seller has some. They are "sport" so I don't know if there is a difference between these and "Super Sport". These are what I'm considering:

285/35/19 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT

MICHELIN PILOT 305/30/19

265/35/19 MICHELIN PILOT

jcosta79 · 10-24-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

They are "sport" so I don't know if there is a difference between these and "Super Sport".

To compound this issue, next year Michelin is going to release the "Super Duper Sport".

Chan Chee Hoe · 10-17-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

285/35-19 rear will be the best tyre size for our Z,but PSS don't have this size.

Just re-comfirmed with my S'pore dealer,no such size in my market,real strange.!

Pelican170 · 10-23-2012, 11:38 AM

So, if one wants these on their stock rims, they have to move to a 295 in the rear, is that correct?

roy'sz · 10-23-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

So, if one wants these on their stock rims, they have to move to a 295 in the rear, is that correct?

uh no. You can get the stock tire size put on your rim. What some of the guys are doing (which isn't all too bad of an idea, personal preference) is installing a more "meaty" tire on the car. A little wider and little taller. Also considered filling in the wheel well. I am looking at my next full set next year sometime and lookin for mileage out of these tires but nobody has put up mileage specs.

Pelican170 · 10-23-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by roy'sz

uh no. You can get the stock tire size put on your rim. What some of the guys are doing (which isn't all too bad of an idea, personal preference) is installing a more "meaty" tire on the car. A little wider and little taller. Also considered filling in the wheel well. I am looking at my next full set next year sometime and lookin for mileage out of these tires but nobody has put up mileage specs.

Oh, I was under the impression that you could fit a 295 on the rears.... So, can you please tell me why this wouldnt work? Sorry, tires and wheels I dont have much knowledge about...

speedfreek · 10-23-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

So, if one wants these on their stock rims, they have to move to a 295 in the rear, is that correct?

This is correct.

They do not make these in a 285 which is what comes on your Nismo. But same for the sport package Z that comes with 275 in the rear. You can go to 295 or even 305 no problem. Although I wouldn't go too big unless you are in it just for looks and don't care for losing a little mpg's in the process un-related to how far you put down your right foot...due to increasing rotational mass. But if you go boosted you could use more meat to help put it to the ground.

Pelican170 · 10-23-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

This is correct.

They do not make these in a 285 which is what comes on your Nismo. But same for the sport package Z that comes with 275 in the rear. You can go to 295 or even 305 no problem. Although I wouldn't go too big unless you are in it just for looks and don't care for losing a little mpg's in the process un-related to how far you put down your right foot...due to increasing rotational mass. But if you go boosted you could use more meat to help put it to the ground.

Thank you for your help. I wouldnt want to go too big, just have an interest in these tires and wanted to be sure I could get them for if i decide to go with them... Thanks again..

10-07-2012, 07:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 24	I am running 265/35 front and 305/30 rear on the TE37. I got them mounted a couple days ago. They look beefier than my old setup. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________

10-15-2012, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
pfdaxe A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,071 Drives: 09 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 17	Maybe I'm lazy, but can't find the exact answer to this: I'm in the market for new treads and looking at 285/35/19 or 305/30/19 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT for the rear with either 265/35/19 or 255/35/19 or 245/40/19 up front. I'm on stock 19" sport Rays with 20mm spacers front and 25mm rear and stock height. Which would be the best set-up? I would like to keep the speedo as accurate as stock. Thanks __________________ Build Thread: http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...xes-build.html Last edited by pfdaxe; 10-15-2012 at 09:56 AM.

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10-16-2012, 06:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 19	285/35-19 rear will be the best tyre size for our Z,but PSS don't have this size.