I have to agree. I had them on my dropped GS and they were insane. Very smooth, tons of grip ( surprising frankly ), and the wear down like stone. Until today it was the best all around tire I have ever used

 

I have had the Michelin A/S 3 for about a year and 15,000 miles. They are a very good all around tire. Dry traction is very good. And yes, I even tracked them at NCM motor park (video is on YouTube and another thread). I'm not naive enough to think they will grip better than the pilots, but they do hold up. Did good in the snow but I'm a bit worried heading into the winter as their wet traction has significantly decreased. But nothing beats a high performance summer tire.

 

What would you guys recommend for 20K a year plus about 2 HPDE a year?

 

depends on your budget. a set of michelin PSS will run you about $1200 + installation. cheaper alternatives include bridgestone s-04 pole position, goodyear f1 asymmetric, hankook ventus v12.

for more track oriented tires, there are dunlop direzza, advans, toyo ra1.

 

I got 30k from my OEM Bridgestone RE050As with the same profile. 2 HPDEs + 30k.

Keep in mind, the only thing you need to be concerned about at an HPDE is the tire coming apart. It really doesn't matter if they have ultimate grip or not because you're not going to be able to use it for quite some time. The first thing you'll be figuring out is how to brake, then how to turn, then finding your limits (not the car's limits). Too many people on this forum get all wound up about spending a lot of money on "go fast" parts when the truth is, their skills are the limiting factor, not the parts.

Don't waste a lot of money on stuff you don't need. You really need to save your money for track time. Seat time on the track will bring far more benefits than buying the latest go fast tires.

 

Bridgestone S04's are the best bang for your buck. the Michelins may grip better but you're spending a few hundred more. Had the upsized s04's on my ISF and they were great.

 

RE-11's and never look back!!!! upsize to 275/30 rear

 

I just went with oversized PSS and it was a day and night difference. I love them and they are great in the rain.

 

Just bought some 335/30/20 Michelin PSS.. I'll compare them to my R comps (NT01) and see what the how big the grip difference will be.

 

335?!?? Holy crap that's a fat tire!

 

lol from my snapchat.. I was playing a game with my friends to see if they can guess the tire size.

 

FOR HIS GTR LOLZ . LITTLE PAT STOP CONFUSING HIM AND GET YOUR AZZZ IN GTR FORUM

PSS MICHELIN FTW !!

 

HAHA i am on that forum but theyre all boring.. I'm waiting for ISF prices to drop so I can jump back into one again for a DD lol

Ill see you at the R-side meet soon

 

Against your foot that looks like a tractor tire.. haha.

 

Good point. I guess I should have stated that when the tires I have now need replacement what would be a good hybrid between track and dd.