F1 Supercar G2s vs Pilot Sport PS2 vs Pilot Super Sport

[SEVEN-OH JOE]

Take a look at Tire Rack's comprehensive test results here:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=MP

Which aspects are important to you?

Michelin Super Sport wins, overall, and Ponteza S04 (as tested) aren't available in ZL1 sizes. The rest are some distance behind.

[880]

Get the PSS...1000000x better than the crapyears...

[dangjohnny]

In my personal experience, Michelin is the best. I had PS1's and PS2's on a couple M3's I had. They were awesome tires. The goodyears I had on a cobra mustang and the ones I have now on ZL1 wheels are LOUD. I am getting PSS's when I get new tires.

[toehead93]

Those tire rack ratings are based on the average joes thoughts. Id rather go by a professional test for choosing tires. I suppose ot gives a general sense of what to expect but you dont even know what these people are comparing there scores against. I mean if i came from a toyota camry with whisper quirpet tires to a perforamce tire it doesnt matter what brand it is i am scoring it as loud and vs versa. It also depnds on what you want out of a tire if you track your car or not will make a big difference in what you want.

Every corvette test ive read put the PS2s ahead of the goodyears but i see the new SUper Sport tires top them both.

[mmarx82]

Originally Posted by toehead93

Those tire rack ratings are based on the average joes thoughts. Id rather go by a professional test for choosing tires. I suppose ot gives a general sense of what to expect but you dont even know what these people are comparing there scores against. I mean if i came from a toyota camry with whisper quirpet tires to a perforamce tire it doesnt matter what brand it is i am scoring it as loud and vs versa. It also depnds on what you want out of a tire if you track your car or not will make a big difference in what you want.

Every corvette test ive read put the PS2s ahead of the goodyears but i see the new SUper Sport tires top them both.

True but they also rank the tests themselves and still put the Super Sport Tires above the PS2's and the fact that the tire itself is newer is why you have not seen them on many Corvettes yet.


Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tests - Overall TR Score: 7.68

• What We Liked: Impressive ultimate handling blended with reasonable road manners
• What We'd Improve: A small improvement in ride comfort over the bigger impacts
• Conclusion: An impressive tire that continues as the performance benchmark for the category
• Latest Test Rank: 1st
• Previous Test Rank: 1st (June '11)

Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tests - Overall TR Score: 7.39

• What We Liked: Crisp handling on the road and around the track
• What We'd Improve: Ride comfort and wet traction
• Conclusion: A benchmark that is starting to show its age
• Latest Test Rank: 3rd
• Previous Test Rank: 1st (June '09), 2nd (October '07), 2nd (August '07), 1st (June '04)

Pirelli P Zero Tests - Overall TR Score: 7.42

• What We Liked: Composed road manners and handling
• What We'd Improve: Reduce tread noise somewhat
• Conclusion: An older but still capable tire that can't quite match the capability of newer tires
• Latest Test Rank: 4th
• Previous Test Rank: 4th (June '09), 1st (August '07)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G2 has no TR tests as of today

[Faster12]

Got a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports 275 fronts and 315 backs and I AM IN LOVE!!!! More wet/dry traction than the Goodyears. I couldn't really tell the difference in road noise becuase my car sat the dealership for 2 weeks. But MAN OH MAN I love the PSS. They handle like a dream and I haven't missed a hookup yet! Definitely worth EVERY PENNY!

[69NMYSS]

Originally Posted by Faster12

Got a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports 275 fronts and 315 backs and I AM IN LOVE!!!! More wet/dry traction than the Goodyears. I couldn't really tell the difference in road noise becuase my car sat the dealership for 2 weeks. But MAN OH MAN I love the PSS. They handle like a dream and I haven't missed a hookup yet! Definitely worth EVERY PENNY!

Why did you go with that staggered size? Why not the 295 fronts with 315 rears?

[Faster12]

Originally Posted by 69NMYSS

Why did you go with that staggered size? Why not the 295 fronts with 315 rears?

I didn't want to stray too far from the original sizes. I misspoke in my earlier post. I went with the 285 fronts and 315 rears only because the PSS don't come in 305.

[zl1bro]

Originally Posted by Faster12

I didn't want to stray too far from the original sizes. I misspoke in my earlier post. I went with the 285 fronts and 315 rears only because the PSS don't come in 305.

How do they look compared to the Goodyears? Do the rears bulge out on the rims?

[DanSS24]

315s will be just right for an 11" rim. When I had my '98 Camaro SS, I had 275's on my 9" front rims and 315s on my 11" rim. It gave enough bulge to look great and protect the lip of the rim. I had the Corvette replica's from Factory Reproductions.

[16floz470ml]

I put the michelins on also. 295s in front and 315s in the back. Really like them. Car has a lot less rolling resistance now. Will post pics soon. They also have a 15,000 mile warranty.

[MrDew]

Mlee took some pics of my new rear tires (PSS), maybe he can post them!
I would say the traction is definitely better with the michelines. No comment yet on wet handling or longevity...

[Faster12]

Originally Posted by DanSS24

315s will be just right for an 11" rim. When I had my '98 Camaro SS, I had 275's on my 9" front rims and 315s on my 11" rim. It gave enough bulge to look great and protect the lip of the rim. I had the Corvette replica's from Factory Reproductions.

ZL1bro...what he said. They do bulge a bit, but its the kind of bulge that looks good and seems to serve a purpose. I'm less concerned with curbing and wrecking my rim now. I thought about 295s on the front but I just decided to stick with the 285s. Maybe when I replace them the next time I will, but for sure I won't go with anything other than the PSS.

[s/c ss]

Originally Posted by Faster12

I am not the most auto savvy guy in the world. I want to try a new tire when the time comes (very soon from the look of my tires). I'm wondering if any guys here have tried the other two tires I have listed or if they would even fit? I have searched for those tires in the appropriate sizes and they do exist, but for some reason when I search sites for tires that fit (like Tire Rack) the only ones that show are the O.E. and Pirellis. Any info or advice?

This question would probably be best posted to one of the tire companies.