Michelin Pilot Super Sports

[130iguy]

Originally Posted by alik01

No import duty since the total ex shipping was US$932 i.e. under AU$1000. Shipping was another ~US$278 on top.

I didn't even bother checking here, as I got quoted for $850 a corner for PS2s from the guys in Darwin when I first switched from RFTs.

holy sweet jebus $850 a corner hahaha thats ridiculous

i will definitely be looking into these once my new wheels arrive

[alik01]

Originally Posted by 130iguy

holy sweet jebus $850 a corner hahaha thats ridiculous

i will definitely be looking into these once my new wheels arrive

Welcome to Darwin!

Initial impressions seem great, don't think you can go wrong with thes.

[gazz]

How's feel at breakaway? Do they slip progressively or snap? When you're ready.

[alik01]

Gazz, will do. Should be ready for a bit of fun this weekend. I will also comment as best as I can on track performance in 2 weeks.

[alik01]

I managed to take the car out for an extended run to one of the Natural Parks about 2 hours out of Darwin. Since I was 'virtually' done with the break in, decided the push a bit.

The grip truly is phenomenal, the response and handling were all there - although I wouldn't really say it's any more than the PS2s. The braking performance was really great too, especially when encountering a pot hole after a blind corner!

They see the track on the 15th so will be able to comment on how they go then.

So far they seem like a great choice.

[abb6027]

Hi,

I was just wondering what size wheels are you running as I would like to run 225/40/18's all round as well. ATM I have 7.5" on the front and 8" on the rear.

Thanks

[alik01]

The wheels are the 261M (?) 18". Should be the exact same sizing as yours. I ran a square setup with 225 all around to dial out a bit of the understeer. The front looked a lot meatier than stock and the rear is the same as stock.

[BMW86]

I got my RE-11's and Super Sports today. I have to say, just by looking at the 2 tyres side by side, the RE-11 looks much meatier and meaner. The PSS doesn't even look like a performance tyre in comparison but I'm sure it will be a different story once I have them mounted.

[alik01]

Originally Posted by BMW86

I got my RE-11's and Super Sports today. I have to say, just by looking at the 2 tyres side by side, the RE-11 looks much meatier and meaner. The PSS doesn't even look like a performance tyre in comparison but I'm sure it will be a different story once I have them mounted.

Nice choices man. Really interested in your thoughts of the differences.

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by alik01

Nice choices man. Really interested in your thoughts of the differences.

I've gone through 2.5 sets of RE-11's so I have a good feel for them. I hope the PSS's live up to the hype. The feedback so far has been very good to say the least.

[WAY]

Originally Posted by BMW86

I got my RE-11's and Super Sports today. I have to say, just by looking at the 2 tyres side by side, the RE-11 looks much meatier and meaner. The PSS doesn't even look like a performance tyre in comparison but I'm sure it will be a different story once I have them mounted.

Why two sets of road tyres?

[130iguy]

Originally Posted by BMW86

I've gone through 2.5 sets of RE-11's so I have a good feel for them. I hope the PSS's live up to the hype. The feedback so far has been very good to say the least.

where are you buying from/are the prices decent or are you ordering from tire rack?

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by WAY

Why two sets of road tyres?

The PSS's are going on my 19" SF-71's which should be here in a few weeks. I didn't like the tyre choices for 255/30/19 so I went with 265 so I could get the PSS's.

I'm currently using RE-11's on my 18" CSL's but I somehow got a nail in one of my rears so I bought some new 255's until the new wheels show up.

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by 130iguy

where are you buying from/are the prices decent or are you ordering from tire rack?

Tirerack's the only way to go mate PM Gill

[130iguy]

Originally Posted by BMW86

Tirerack's the only way to go mate PM Gill

yeh i figured as much, gonna wait til i get my wheels then buy the tyres, need to check clearances etc

unless anyone can advise on whats best to go with a 130 on "m-suspension" in 18x8.5/9.5 +45 --> looking into KW v1's also

edit: i should probably just pm Gill hahah

[alik01]

Originally Posted by BMW86

I've gone through 2.5 sets of RE-11's so I have a good feel for them. I hope the PSS's live up to the hype. The feedback so far has been very good to say the least.

Nice, mount 'em and let us know!

[alik01]

Originally Posted by 130iguy

yeh i figured as much, gonna wait til i get my wheels then buy the tyres, need to check clearances etc

unless anyone can advise on whats best to go with a 130 on "m-suspension" in 18x8.5/9.5 +45 --> looking into KW v1's also

edit: i should probably just pm Gill hahah

With Gill you need to pretty much know exactly what you want when you email/PM him. Gets things done quick smart but not the most helpful pikey with other stuff.

[abb6027]

Originally Posted by alik01

The wheels are the 261M (?) 18". Should be the exact same sizing as yours. I ran a square setup with 225 all around to dial out a bit of the understeer. The front looked a lot meatier than stock and the rear is the same as stock.

Thanks for the info. How did the larger tyres affect the steering response aside from less understeer?

[alik01]

Originally Posted by abb6027

Thanks for the info. How did the larger tyres affect the steering response aside from less understeer?

Not much, the steering felt marginally heavier but I like'd that!

[Richard135i]

[alik01]

Originally Posted by Richard135i

I think you can catch a peek of the tyres! Will take some pictures when they get mounted on the 993.