Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires
They should also last longer, but only time will tell.
11-07-11, 11:15 AM
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Hmmm...so the theme I'm seeing here is the guys with the wider tires are having more luck. Guess I should go bigger next time.
Question for the wider set guys: have any of you just absolutely floored it from a stand still or even at a decent roll going in a straight line?
Question for the wider set guys: have any of you just absolutely floored it from a stand still or even at a decent roll going in a straight line?
11-07-11, 11:31 AM
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I remember hearing that the PSS dont have the little rim protecting overage lip sticking out from them like the PS2 does, is this true? That has actually saved my wheels a couple times with my PS2s.
11-07-11, 04:26 PM
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Hmmm...so the theme I'm seeing here is the guys with the wider tires are having more luck. Guess I should go bigger next time.
Question for the wider set guys: have any of you just absolutely floored it from a stand still or even at a decent roll going in a straight line?
Question for the wider set guys: have any of you just absolutely floored it from a stand still or even at a decent roll going in a straight line?
11-07-11, 05:17 PM
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11-07-11, 07:06 PM
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I see a lot of guys who race the ISF using Toyo Proxes T1R. I thought they would be really expensive but compared to the PSS they are actually cheaper. The toyo t1r for the front in 225/35ZR19 is actually only 250.00 a tire which is practically a steal. It is 5% thinner than the OEM 40ZR but i dont think theres much of a difference. What do you guys think?
11-08-11, 06:03 AM
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I remember hearing that the PSS dont have the little rim protecting overage lip sticking out from them like the PS2 does, is this true? That has actually saved my wheels a couple times with my PS2s.
I see a lot of guys who race the ISF using Toyo Proxes T1R. I thought they would be really expensive but compared to the PSS they are actually cheaper. The toyo t1r for the front in 225/35ZR19 is actually only 250.00 a tire which is practically a steal. It is 5% thinner than the OEM 40ZR but i dont think theres much of a difference. What do you guys think?
11-08-11, 12:25 PM
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Hey shot,
I too went with the PSS tires but upped the width. Fronts are now 245/35/19 and the back are 275/30/19 on stock wheels. They fit perfectly and definitely helped in the handling department as well as offering a better ride (at 36 psi all around) than the stock Potenzas. You can still pull the rear out if you go through a curve and gas it but not nearly as much as with the stock tires and size. For the most part they hold a line really well. I'm also pleased that the gas mileage did not suffer much either; About 0.2 miles per gallon according to the onboard computer's average miles per tank of gas.
By the way, my F is a 2009 Starfire Pearl White with a black (vinyl) top and tinted windows. Only drive train mods are these tires, Joe Z intake and an AFE pro dry S drop-in air filter.
I too went with the PSS tires but upped the width. Fronts are now 245/35/19 and the back are 275/30/19 on stock wheels. They fit perfectly and definitely helped in the handling department as well as offering a better ride (at 36 psi all around) than the stock Potenzas. You can still pull the rear out if you go through a curve and gas it but not nearly as much as with the stock tires and size. For the most part they hold a line really well. I'm also pleased that the gas mileage did not suffer much either; About 0.2 miles per gallon according to the onboard computer's average miles per tank of gas.
By the way, my F is a 2009 Starfire Pearl White with a black (vinyl) top and tinted windows. Only drive train mods are these tires, Joe Z intake and an AFE pro dry S drop-in air filter.
11-08-11, 02:59 PM
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^^^^Not in my experience, only Pros. See my thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...xtreme-dw.html
Lou
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...xtreme-dw.html
Lou
06-29-12, 07:15 AM
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In the new August issue of Car and Driver, they just ranked the Michelin Pilot Super Sport number one. The top 3 were 1.) Michelin PSS 2.) Bridgestone S-04 Pole Positions and 3.) Yokohoma Advan Neova AD08. The were really impressed with the PSS's wet performance.
I'm needing new front tires now and this confirms my choice of going with the PSS.
I'm needing new front tires now and this confirms my choice of going with the PSS.
06-29-12, 07:25 AM
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06-29-12, 10:19 AM
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I don't think you'll get a reply from Mike. I bought the car from him and I'm not sure that he browses the forum anymore.
To answer your question in his/my behalf the fenders where modded. Mike had rolled and did a light pull on them. When I purchased the car I also decide to purchase the wheels. When I reinstalled them on the car it still had a rubbing issue and was peeling the outer sidewall (more so on the right side) I had to grind the tabs on the bottom edge of the quarter panel and repaint it.
After that it was a lot better but still rubbed at times, more so with a full tank of gas and/or a passenger. I got the Mega Arms from Figs and I have toe links on order, next will be BC/Swift COs.
While I am waiting for the Figs toe links I decided to install an F sport sway bar temporarily and the rub seems to be gone. I tried the car yesterday on a test track that has some turns with elevation change and I had no rub. I think I had it down to cornering load and the sway bar limited the body roll enough to stop it. I'll probably leave the bar installed with the new suspension now that I have it.
If I had to do it from scratch I would probably go with 295s but now that the hard part is done I'm very happy to have the PSS 305s that Mike and Figs had picked out.
That being said I only have the stock Brigestones to compare this tire to on the ISF but I still see no reason to explore other tire options.
I think this will be the next tire that goes on the Supra when the NT05s are worn.
To answer your question in his/my behalf the fenders where modded. Mike had rolled and did a light pull on them. When I purchased the car I also decide to purchase the wheels. When I reinstalled them on the car it still had a rubbing issue and was peeling the outer sidewall (more so on the right side) I had to grind the tabs on the bottom edge of the quarter panel and repaint it.
After that it was a lot better but still rubbed at times, more so with a full tank of gas and/or a passenger. I got the Mega Arms from Figs and I have toe links on order, next will be BC/Swift COs.
While I am waiting for the Figs toe links I decided to install an F sport sway bar temporarily and the rub seems to be gone. I tried the car yesterday on a test track that has some turns with elevation change and I had no rub. I think I had it down to cornering load and the sway bar limited the body roll enough to stop it. I'll probably leave the bar installed with the new suspension now that I have it.
If I had to do it from scratch I would probably go with 295s but now that the hard part is done I'm very happy to have the PSS 305s that Mike and Figs had picked out.
That being said I only have the stock Brigestones to compare this tire to on the ISF but I still see no reason to explore other tire options.
I think this will be the next tire that goes on the Supra when the NT05s are worn.
