GeorgeH

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Michelin has what looks to be a very interesting tire coming out in RX-8 sizes in early May - the Pilot Super Sport.

What's exciting about this tire is that it appears to outperform most if not all the existing Max Performance tires - like Goodyear F1 Assymetrics - while maintaining a 300 treadwear rating and excellent wet weather handling.

It's still too early to tell, but early reports are quite favorable. Apparently, Michelin flew journalists and forum members from certain forums to Dubai (!) for some back-to-back testing against competing tires.

Here are some interesting reads:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...ry-2011-a.html

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...-in-dubai.html

http://993c4s.com/porsche-products/t...ort-cup-dubai/

http://www.roadandtrack.com/special-...er-sport-tires

Beyond perforance, alot was said about the handling characteristics - such as turn-in response, stability under braking, and recovering from a too-fast corner entry - that make the tire seem pretty amazing indeed. Not to mention superior wear under track use.

They are expensive, but if they hold up well it will be worth the extra cash.

I would love to hear that they perform on par with something like an RE11 or AD08 on an autocross course, but I suspect that won't quite pan out.

But if they are faster than my Goodyears and last longer to boot, I'd say that Michelin will have succeeded in upping the game for "Max Performance" street tires.

04Green

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The Porsche guys I run with use them. One recently put his in the trees. Seems there is little or no audible warning when they break. On some of their tapes I know they are sliding because I have it on my tape, and you cannot hear a thing. Not a bad tire, but you got to pay attention, they apparently do not squeal at all.

Still a good tire, but, be careful on the slip warning front.

GeorgeH

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Interesting. That's always a risk when switching to new tires - a change in feedback (slip angles as well). Hope your buddy is OK.

Ross_Dawg

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I find it almost better to have a tire that let's you know it's breaking loose (audible warning) than one that is quiet. Plus, it also helps you to become a better driver by knowing the limits of your car. Sucks about your friends Porsche

GeorgeH

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Any feedback from the Porsche guys as to how they compare to other tires?

04Green

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@George, they are OK.

The Porsche guys love them, or at least use them, but they do not have a lot of options. Boxster S is 235/35 and 265/35. That is a big freaking tire, and you are supposed to get "Porsche" N rated tires, or something like that. The tire seems great, it is just quiet.

At Ross, yep, I am definitely learning, so the noise is great feedback. I can now tell front and back noise, scrubbing vs. slip angle, push vs loose with my ears.

dezau

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striking resemblance!! jkjk

idk, it looks more like the pilot sports cup than ps2s, and didn't the ps3 just came out?

eitherway, it'd be amazing if the reports are true. i had the ps2s on my car and they were omg awesome.

and abt the squealing, yep, they never did lol

monchie

Hmmm...