Pilot Sport PS2s
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Pilot Sport PS2s
I had a nice new set of Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s installed on Friday with my stock wheels (245/40/18). I must say I'm extremely pleased with these tires. They were kinda pricey ($900) but the grip is WELL worth the money. These things stick like glue on dry pavement, and wet grip is phenomenal. We had quite a bit of rain last night so I took it out for a little while and I can honestly say the twitchiness of the stock tires is COMPLETELY gone. Turns and acceleration that would normally cause my DSC to come on, weren't a problem at all, I didn't see the light come on at all .
I would HIGHLY recommend these tires if you're looking for a good set.
I would HIGHLY recommend these tires if you're looking for a good set.
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I've used Michelin Pilot Sports on motorcycles for some years. They have a great reputation (well deserved) in that application. Only downside is the short life of the tires. (On a bike a high grip tire will seldom yield more than 5K-6k (that's right) miles.) As a result, Michelin brought out a "Pilot Road" tire with nearly the same grip and better mileage for touring.
Wondering if the Pilot Sports for cars suffer from the same limitations. (Not to the same degree, I'm sure.)
Anybody know?
Wondering if the Pilot Sports for cars suffer from the same limitations. (Not to the same degree, I'm sure.)
Anybody know?
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My stocks were showing their wear bars so they needed replaced once spring came around. I'm not sure one the treadlife but they have a fairly decent rating from what I recall.
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The compound seems rather soft, so hopefully the life will be good.
Probably because they don't have a stock size available for that particular tire. According to tirerack they only have a 225/40/18 which is probably why they didn't come up.
Probably because they don't have a stock size available for that particular tire. According to tirerack they only have a 225/40/18 which is probably why they didn't come up.
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Michelin Pilot's Sport PS2 - 255/35/19....luv'um. This tire has different tread and rubber on the inside (harder) and softer on the outside which attributes to it's great performance.
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I just ran Road Atlanta a couple weekends ago on my fairly-new PS2's, and was very pleased at how they performed. Had them on for a couple thousand miles.
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Originally Posted by th1rd3y3
The compound seems rather soft, so hopefully the life will be good.
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i have these tires on my 8 in size 245/40/18 and i noticed significant treadwear in the backs. I do drive agressive but these tires wear out much faster than the stock potenzas. The grip is great though.
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I've used Michelin Pilot Sports on motorcycles for some years. They have a great reputation (well deserved) in that application. Only downside is the short life of the tires. (On a bike a high grip tire will seldom yield more than 5K-6k (that's right) miles.)
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