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Old 11-22-2010, 08:37 PM
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Michelin Pilot SUPER Sports
Apparently this is the replacement for the PS2 and as you can see, they'll be N spec for our 997s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy9rkjgf3xw

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Yup this was filmed at the Autodrome in Dubai last week. Michelin flew over people to drive cars.....one of them was a friend of mine. BASTARD!!
 
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looks good.

may get a set for RS for wet track use.
 
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Tire test results: Amazing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8eSx5B4vLY
 
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I am waiting for the real life tests that the people of this forum report back with.
 
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I am waiting for the real life tests that the people of this forum report back with.
That will be me if they come in RS sizes.
 
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Originally Posted by Targa Tim
That will be me if they come in RS sizes.
Go get a set of 18" wheels and some great track tires (Hoosier R6's)
 
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Don't you just imagine they will be EVEN MORE expensive than PS2's.......
 
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Originally Posted by Targa Tim
That will be me if they come in RS sizes.
I'm sure Michelin would love to know exactly what sizes you guys would like. Please divulge and I will be happy to forward along.
 
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Don't you just imagine they will be EVEN MORE expensive than PS2's.......
Absolutely, they have to cover the costs of R&D, and the propaganda videos posted in this thread
 
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Originally Posted by damon@tirerack
I'm sure Michelin would love to know exactly what sizes you guys would like. Please divulge and I will be happy to forward along.
Thanks Damon.

I already bought a set of 18" BBS centerlock wheels. I will need 245-255 in front, and 325-335 in rear. PM me when you got them.


@Ed,

As you know, I don't have a trailer. Hoosier is out for me.
 
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Tim that is a weak excuse, you can borrow mine when I am not using it, and when I am you can rent one. Your pepper wagon should have no problem dragging it around.
 
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Are these replacements forbthe PS2 or Sport Cups?

There are lots of choices for street tires but street/track tires I can only get Toyo R888 in my 18" sizes.....I use:

245/40/18
305/35/18

Or

255/35/18
315/30/18
 
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Originally Posted by mdrums
Are these replacements forbthe PS2 or Sport Cups?
My understanding is that the pilot super sport falls between the cup and PS2 on performance. The PS2 will continue. The PS3 will not be an N spec tire (I believe its more of a comfort oriented summer tire). But the pilot super sport is not a competition tire. If I read correctly, the treadwear rating is 300...which is higher than the PS2.

It should be the new benchmark. The fact that Alpina uses it on the B5 tells you it still has the sophistication (feedback) and good road manners of the PS2.

Now lets see when the OEM 997 sizes come out...

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