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Jeff65SS · 09-09-2016, 08:05 PM

Looking to buy a set of MPSS to replace the Goodyears. Where are people getting these? Anybody know anyone running a good deal on these right now? I think the total from TireRack is like $1800.

sspddmn · 09-16-2016, 09:42 AM

I was wondering the same. The cheapest right now that I've found is for around the same price with a $70 prepaid gift card as a rebate. $70 bucks on almost $2k worth of tires

But I guess you gotta pay to play right?

nilfinite · 09-16-2016, 09:54 AM

I like Comp 2 A/S... One of my cars came with MPSS from the factory and they wore very unevenly. Corded on the very inside edge but tons of tread left. My mechanic noted that MPSS wear very unevenly. My camber/toe also wasn't high so I blame it on the tires.

Replaced with the Comp 2 A/S. They last a lot longer and have more rim protection than the MPSS. Probably a little less sticky than MPSS but can't beat the price, performance and treadwear package.

Haven't worn down a set of Comp 2 A/S yet so this is an early review for sure.

winterboy8 · 09-16-2016, 11:48 AM

I don't think you can order either one from TireRack anyway. I was on just now and all they have are Pirelli's, F1s and Hankooks in stock size and Pirelli's in the next size up which would be what MPSS are available in.

sspddmn · 09-16-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by winterboy8

I don't think you can order either one from TireRack anyway. I was on just now and all they have are Pirelli's, F1s and Hankooks in stock size and Pirelli's in the next size up which would be what MPSS are available in.

Their site shows 315 in stock: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...earDiameter=17

and 295's also show in stock but one of the PSS not sure if K1 or K2 looks like their not in stock: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...earDiameter=17

sherob · 09-16-2016, 02:35 PM

I tried for a almost month to get a set of MPSS' from Costco...

Worst experience I ever had at Costco!!!!

I ended up buying a set of BFG's at Discount Tire for have the price within 3 days!

Buttpaper and coffee at Costco... tires at Discount Tire!

shibbs · 09-16-2016, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff65SS

Looking to buy a set of MPSS to replace the Goodyears. Where are people getting these? Anybody know anyone running a good deal on these right now? I think the total from TireRack is like $1800.

If you have Discount Tire/America's Tire near you, ask them to pricematch the TireRack price if they don't already beat it.

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Originally Posted by nilfinite

I like Comp 2 A/S... One of my cars came with MPSS from the factory and they wore very unevenly. Corded on the very inside edge but tons of tread left. My mechanic noted that MPSS wear very unevenly. My camber/toe also wasn't high so I blame it on the tires.

Replaced with the Comp 2 A/S. They last a lot longer and have more rim protection than the MPSS. Probably a little less sticky than MPSS but can't beat the price, performance and treadwear package.

Haven't worn down a set of Comp 2 A/S yet so this is an early review for sure.

BFG Comp 2 isn't even near the same class as the PSS.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 09-16-2016, 04:26 PM

IMO, Idk why you'd spend the money on a PSS only to have a minor upgrade from a GYF1. Go with serious tires for handling (R888, NT01) or go DRs in the rear and steering tire up front.

shibbs · 09-16-2016, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

IMO, Idk why you'd spend the money on a PSS only to have a minor upgrade from a GYF1. Go with serious tires for handling (R888, NT01) or go DRs in the rear and steering tire up front.

They're probably not even an upgrade on the track. But they do last 3 times longer than the Goodyear F1s, they can tolerate a cold snap (not a problem for everybody and I wish it weren't for me, lol) and they are better in the wet. That makes the PSSs worth the premium for me.

cal45 · 09-16-2016, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

IMO, Idk why you'd spend the money on a PSS only to have a minor upgrade from a GYF1. Go with serious tires for handling (R888, NT01) or go DRs in the rear and steering tire up front.

I think the PSS are more than a minor upgrade over the GY's....switched to these for the front and tomorrow I will have my MT ET Street S/S on the rear.

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KLR ZL1 · 09-17-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

IMO, Idk why you'd spend the money on a PSS only to have a minor upgrade from a GYF1. Go with serious tires for handling (R888, NT01) or go DRs in the rear and steering tire up front.

Yea that's ok if you only drive straight. DRs are not worth a crap when cornering. The sidewalls are to soft and can't handle the side load. The PSS are waaay better than the GYs. That's why GM went back to Goodyear and developed a new compound that matches the PSS on the 17 1LE and ZL1.

RLHMARINES · 09-17-2016, 11:57 AM

On the street the Michelin Pilot Super Sports are more durable and more forgiving in the rain and cooler weather but the Goodyear F1 G2's are vastly superior on a road coarse because they do not heat up and get greasy like the MPSS but the GY F1's grip way better but it takes a toll on the lifespan. If you occasionally auto cross your car the MPSS may be better due to the fact that they heat up quicker.

RLHMARINES · 09-17-2016, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KLR ZL1

Yea that's ok if you only drive straight. DRs are not worth a crap when cornering. The sidewalls are to soft and can't handle the side load. The PSS are waaay better than the GYs. That's why GM went back to Goodyear and developed a new compound that matches the PSS on the 17 1LE and ZL1.

The Gy F1 G2's are track superior to the PSS and the new Gy F1 G3's seems to be even superior to the older generation and more on a level with the Pilot Cup 2's from Michelin.

I have Michelins on my daily driver wheel and Goodyears on my track wheels, best of both worlds.

sspddmn · 10-14-2016, 08:25 PM

Are the new GY F1 G3's even out the n he market yet? I tried searching for them couple weeks ago and couldn't find anything.

09-09-2016, 08:05 PM	#1
Jeff65SS Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 180 View My Garage	Buying some Michelin Pilot Super Sports Looking to buy a set of MPSS to replace the Goodyears. Where are people getting these? Anybody know anyone running a good deal on these right now? I think the total from TireRack is like $1800.

09-16-2016, 09:42 AM	#2
sspddmn Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE and 1991 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay but from the 808 Posts: 1,078	I was wondering the same. The cheapest right now that I've found is for around the same price with a $70 prepaid gift card as a rebate. $70 bucks on almost $2k worth of tires But I guess you gotta pay to play right? __________________ In the garage: 2018 HBM ZL1 1LE // 2013 ZL1 (sold) // 1991 Camaro Z28 5.7L // 2016 Audi A6 Prestige Supercharged 3.0 V6 // 2002 Camaro SS (sold)

09-16-2016, 11:48 AM	#4
winterboy8 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Blue Velvet Metallic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 720 View My Garage	I don't think you can order either one from TireRack anyway. I was on just now and all they have are Pirelli's, F1s and Hankooks in stock size and Pirelli's in the next size up which would be what MPSS are available in. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, ARH LT, SW 3" catback, JRE tune, Elite-2 CC, VMAX TB, Big Gulp, WW II relo, Lingenfelter S/C reservoir

09-16-2016, 02:35 PM	#6
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	I tried for a almost month to get a set of MPSS' from Costco... Worst experience I ever had at Costco!!!! I ended up buying a set of BFG's at Discount Tire for have the price within 3 days! Buttpaper and coffee at Costco... tires at Discount Tire! __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

09-17-2016, 11:57 AM	#12
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,726	On the street the Michelin Pilot Super Sports are more durable and more forgiving in the rain and cooler weather but the Goodyear F1 G2's are vastly superior on a road coarse because they do not heat up and get greasy like the MPSS but the GY F1's grip way better but it takes a toll on the lifespan. If you occasionally auto cross your car the MPSS may be better due to the fact that they heat up quicker. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly

09-16-2016, 09:54 AM	#3
nilfinite Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 245	I like Comp 2 A/S... One of my cars came with MPSS from the factory and they wore very unevenly. Corded on the very inside edge but tons of tread left. My mechanic noted that MPSS wear very unevenly. My camber/toe also wasn't high so I blame it on the tires. Replaced with the Comp 2 A/S. They last a lot longer and have more rim protection than the MPSS. Probably a little less sticky than MPSS but can't beat the price, performance and treadwear package. Haven't worn down a set of Comp 2 A/S yet so this is an early review for sure.

09-16-2016, 04:26 PM	#8
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	IMO, Idk why you'd spend the money on a PSS only to have a minor upgrade from a GYF1. Go with serious tires for handling (R888, NT01) or go DRs in the rear and steering tire up front.

10-14-2016, 08:25 PM	#14
sspddmn Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE and 1991 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay but from the 808 Posts: 1,078	Are the new GY F1 G3's even out the n he market yet? I tried searching for them couple weeks ago and couldn't find anything. __________________ In the garage: 2018 HBM ZL1 1LE // 2013 ZL1 (sold) // 1991 Camaro Z28 5.7L // 2016 Audi A6 Prestige Supercharged 3.0 V6 // 2002 Camaro SS (sold)