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christianchevell · 08-18-2012, 07:08 PM

ps michelin does not make the correct size ...or anyone else except pirelli or good year

tpower · 08-19-2012, 10:58 AM

I think the Goodyears are great tires they do everything very well, I am going rock new Goodyears next season also!

Mr.R · 08-19-2012, 08:22 PM

I am very happy with this tires. They have amazing grip when warm. To pull 1.15g on street legal tires on city roads in a 4100 lb car is extraordinary. You get harder tires, you lose grip - that,s it. A 200 rating will usually get you 7000miles *2=14000 miles. If you track them you obviously get less so 10000 is not bad.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 08-20-2012, 12:18 AM

$535 per tire? Ouch. I'd hate to get a nail in the sidewall and have to replace those. How many of you guys got the Tire Road Hazard protection?

KKreme15 · 08-20-2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MY1STCAMAR0

$535 per tire? Ouch. I'd hate to get a nail in the sidewall and have to replace those. How many of you guys got the Tire Road Hazard protection?

I did. I might run over some nails just as it gets time to buy some new ones...

Nightspore68 · 08-20-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MY1STCAMAR0

$535 per tire? Ouch. I'd hate to get a nail in the sidewall and have to replace those. How many of you guys got the Tire Road Hazard protection?

I didn't, but I'm starting to think maybe I should have.

mmarx82 · 08-20-2012, 09:45 AM

Tire Racks, Tire Road Hazard Protection

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Under no circumstances will 100% coverage exceed $399.99 per covered tire.

So lol, you will still have to fork out some money.

cybercoaster · 08-20-2012, 11:18 AM

Can you get a Tire Road Hazard Protection anywhere? Better through dealer?

tpower · 08-20-2012, 12:06 PM

I got mine thru my dealer

FINALLYSATISFIED · 08-21-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightspore68

I didn't, but I'm starting to think maybe I should have.

I would honestly if I were you. I think you can add it after you purchase your vehicle. I'm not sure how long you have until time runs out but I would get it though.

Can you imagine just buying your vehicle then by some freak of nature you get a nail in the sidewall? I'd be pissed, I don't know about you. :(

OldJedi · 08-21-2012, 06:44 PM

I spoke a guy from Michelin customer service today. He told me that the Pilot Super Sport was a newer designed and better tire tire than their PS2 tires. They currently have no plans to make a 305/35-20 this year but they do make a 315/35-20 to go along with their 285/35-20 tire. I do not think there should be any big problems going up 10mm to a 315 rear tire. What do you think?

16floz470ml · 08-21-2012, 07:10 PM

I believe the member from post #47 is running this setup. The Michelin is what I will get if I don't stick with the Goodyears.

RobMorgan · 08-21-2012, 09:02 PM

At Spring Mountain Corvette school in Nevada, they take new Goodyears off the Grand Sport and Z06 vettes and replace them with PS2 immediately because they handle better and last longer. They say the tire change alone cuts several seconds off lap time. They told me that the new Pilot Super Sport is even better and lasts longer. In fairness, Michellin is a sponser, but the instructors there are drivers first and would not lie about the track time differences. As soon as my Goodyears wear out, I will replace them with Super Sports if available in close enough size, otherwise with PS2.

OldJedi · 08-21-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by actireman

I've had Michilen Super Sports since day one, done about 50 burn outs and one full day of road racing and they still look great. Have 4'000 miles on them.

Are you using 285/35-20 and 315/35-20 Super Sports? Any handling difference compared to the Goodyears?

08-19-2012, 10:58 AM	#52
tpower DBLCBHY Drives: 2012 ZL1 IOM #241 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Team Canada Posts: 2,185	I think the Goodyears are great tires they do everything very well, I am going rock new Goodyears next season also! __________________

08-20-2012, 11:18 AM	#58
cybercoaster Drives: '12 ZL1 AGM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,419 View My Garage	Can you get a Tire Road Hazard Protection anywhere? Better through dealer? __________________ Plasma DRL, footwell LED, Technostalgia taillights

08-20-2012, 12:06 PM	#59
tpower DBLCBHY Drives: 2012 ZL1 IOM #241 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Team Canada Posts: 2,185	I got mine thru my dealer __________________

08-21-2012, 06:44 PM	#61
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 1967 FI Corvette and CRT ZL1 #336 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 2,779	I spoke a guy from Michelin customer service today. He told me that the Pilot Super Sport was a newer designed and better tire tire than their PS2 tires. They currently have no plans to make a 305/35-20 this year but they do make a 315/35-20 to go along with their 285/35-20 tire. I do not think there should be any big problems going up 10mm to a 315 rear tire. What do you think? __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

08-21-2012, 09:02 PM	#63
RobMorgan Drives: 12 ZL1,ZR1, 57, 60, 67 vette Harley Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 110	At Spring Mountain Corvette school in Nevada, they take new Goodyears off the Grand Sport and Z06 vettes and replace them with PS2 immediately because they handle better and last longer. They say the tire change alone cuts several seconds off lap time. They told me that the new Pilot Super Sport is even better and lasts longer. In fairness, Michellin is a sponser, but the instructors there are drivers first and would not lie about the track time differences. As soon as my Goodyears wear out, I will replace them with Super Sports if available in close enough size, otherwise with PS2. __________________ ZL1 SIM, MN6, ECF #541

08-18-2012, 07:08 PM	#51
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 439 View My Garage	ps michelin does not make the correct size ...or anyone else except pirelli or good year

08-19-2012, 08:22 PM	#53
Mr.R Drives: ZL1, Genesis, Grand Cherokee Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 233	I am very happy with this tires. They have amazing grip when warm. To pull 1.15g on street legal tires on city roads in a 4100 lb car is extraordinary. You get harder tires, you lose grip - that,s it. A 200 rating will usually get you 7000miles *2=14000 miles. If you track them you obviously get less so 10000 is not bad.

08-20-2012, 12:18 AM	#54
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: ZL1 #206 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,411	$535 per tire? Ouch. I'd hate to get a nail in the sidewall and have to replace those. How many of you guys got the Tire Road Hazard protection?

08-21-2012, 07:10 PM	#62
16floz470ml Drives: 2012 ZL1 GLJ MG9 WBP RTQ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 69	I believe the member from post #47 is running this setup. The Michelin is what I will get if I don't stick with the Goodyears.