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Enough Already · 01-22-2016, 04:02 PM

Most likely heading down the MPSS route 295/315 for my '13 M6. Just talked to the guy at Tire Rack and will need to get on a wait list - OK no rush for me - but he actually gave me too many options. Looking for actual-user feedback on the following:

Fronts (295 35ZR20) they make the K1 9/32 tread depth with the additional option of standard load $380 or xtra load $408. They also have an N-spec same size but sounded like that was for Porsche only. Just curious why the xtra load option and assuming I should be fine with the standard?

Rears (315 35ZR20), they make the K1 7/32 tread depth $426 and K2 with 10/32 tread depth $408, supposedly only option is xtra load for both of those. Thought I saw in forum that the widths were slightly different (K2s slightly narrower - might help with rubbing possibility?) but isn't the 315 equal across both?

If time (and money) were no object, I am thinking K1 standard load for fronts and K2 xtra loads for the rears.

Appreciate any insight thinking through this. I will take my chances (but open to input) on the rears rubbing issue.

Enough Already · 01-29-2016, 09:07 AM

So, you guys that have done this -

295 K1 xtra load on front and 315 K2 xtra load on rear make sense?

97ChameleonTA · 01-29-2016, 09:34 AM

I can't speak for the 295's because I went with 285's up front, but in the rear you want to go with the K2's.

HDRDTD · 01-29-2016, 10:20 AM

I have the 295/315 setup and both front/rear are the K2's.

Jus Dreamin · 01-29-2016, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

I have the 295/315 setup and both front/rear are the K2's.

I'm sort of in the same boat, looking tires for my '13 ZL1. For the 295/315 set-up-- do they rub?
I like the Nitto NT05 in 315 for the rears but there is no obvious choice for the fronts. There is an NT05 305/ 30ZR that is more than 1/2 inch smaller diameter than the stock GY that might work.

Enough Already · 01-29-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

I have the 295/315 setup and both front/rear are the K2's.

Interesting - the TR guy said only option for the 295s was K1.

HDRDTD · 01-29-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jus Dreamin

I'm sort of in the same boat, looking tires for my '13 ZL1. For the 295/315 set-up-- do they rub?
I like the Nitto NT05 in 315 for the rears but there is no obvious choice for the fronts. There is an NT05 305/ 30ZR that is more than 1/2 inch smaller diameter than the stock GY that might work.

No, mine don't rub at all.

HDRDTD · 01-29-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Enough Already

Interesting - the TR guy said only option for the 295s was K1.

That's what I'm seeing today as well on Tirerack.

I bought mine two years ago.

1MtnGoat · 01-29-2016, 07:54 PM

MPSS 315 K1 work fine on the rear of my '12. No rubbing issues.

mmiiller · 01-30-2016, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MtnGoat

MPSS 315 K1 work fine on the rear of my '12. No rubbing issues.

Mounted the same tire Thursday. Drove almost 200 miles yesterday. Much better then stock. No rubbing.

Jus Dreamin · 01-30-2016, 05:24 PM

I spoke with Michelin people. (866) 866-6605.
They said no production is forecast for at least 4 weeks on MPSS 295/35/20 K1 and 315/35/20 K1. They said they only know 4 weeks ahead at any point in time.
They gave me some part nos, they call MSPN.
MPSS K1 295/35/20 #28274
MPSS K2 295/35/20 #70656
MPSS K1 315/35/20 #19605
MPSS K2 315/35/20 #79430
This might help in trying to find these.

mmiiller · 01-30-2016, 08:30 PM

When my tires were being mounted, I was told that there are two more pair of the k1 rears available out of Tucker, GA where mine came from. The phone number from there is 770-414-9924. Give that a try.

Enough Already · 01-31-2016, 07:33 AM

Just curious why they make or anyone would buy K1 315s when the K2 is a few bucks less and has 3/32 more tread?

mmiiller · 01-31-2016, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Enough Already

Just curious why they make or anyone would buy K1 315s when the K2 is a few bucks less and has 3/32 more tread?

Not able to get the k2's at this time. My preference was the k2, but couldn't wait. Had 12,500 miles on the Goodyears. It may be my imagination, but these MPSS's grip better with my ADM 750 package then the Goodyears when I was stock.

01-29-2016, 09:34 AM	#3
97ChameleonTA Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Valrico, FL Posts: 515	I can't speak for the 295's because I went with 285's up front, but in the rear you want to go with the K2's. __________________ 2013 ZL1 Auto Convertible - BRM Best: 10.829@127.15 FI Interchiller, Roto-Fab CAI, Big Gulp & Res, 9.1/2.5 Pulleys, PB&S, DeatschWerks 1500cc, Fore triple pump, Pfadt LT's, RD HX, MT DR's New times to come with E85 2016 2SS Auto - Hyper Blue Metallic Roto-Fab CAI

01-29-2016, 07:54 PM	#9
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 459	MPSS 315 K1 work fine on the rear of my '12. No rubbing issues. __________________ Under Hood - Painted strut bar ends w/custom Polished Stainless mounting hardware, E2 CC, RotoFab CAI, ZL1 underhood decal, Amsoil oil, Black billet strut covers, Metco pulleys, intercooler reservoir, JRE 75 RWHP package. Chassis - Hawk ceramic brake pads, ZL1 wheel decals, Amsoil fluids Interior - A pillar gauge pod w/Aeroforce Interceptor gauges, Polished ZL1 speaker rings, ZL1 mats and console lid, Custom GPS mount Exterior - 3M clear bra, LED driving lights, PIAA Plasma Ion yellow fog lights, Window tint, CF bowties, Technostalgia sequential tail lights

01-30-2016, 05:24 PM	#11
Jus Dreamin Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Conejo Valley, CA Posts: 110	I spoke with Michelin people. (866) 866-6605. They said no production is forecast for at least 4 weeks on MPSS 295/35/20 K1 and 315/35/20 K1. They said they only know 4 weeks ahead at any point in time. They gave me some part nos, they call MSPN. MPSS K1 295/35/20 #28274 MPSS K2 295/35/20 #70656 MPSS K1 315/35/20 #19605 MPSS K2 315/35/20 #79430 This might help in trying to find these. __________________ RotoFab, Mild to Wild exhaust, Rock guards, MPSS 285's and 315's.

01-30-2016, 08:30 PM	#12
mmiiller Drives: 2015 ZL1 Bright Yellow Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 115	When my tires were being mounted, I was told that there are two more pair of the k1 rears available out of Tucker, GA where mine came from. The phone number from there is 770-414-9924. Give that a try. Last edited by mmiiller; 01-31-2016 at 09:33 AM.

01-22-2016, 04:02 PM	#1
Enough Already Drives: 2013 Black ZL1-M6 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Florida Posts: 83	Need Some Input on My Tire Research Most likely heading down the MPSS route 295/315 for my '13 M6. Just talked to the guy at Tire Rack and will need to get on a wait list - OK no rush for me - but he actually gave me too many options. Looking for actual-user feedback on the following: Fronts (295 35ZR20) they make the K1 9/32 tread depth with the additional option of standard load $380 or xtra load $408. They also have an N-spec same size but sounded like that was for Porsche only. Just curious why the xtra load option and assuming I should be fine with the standard? Rears (315 35ZR20), they make the K1 7/32 tread depth $426 and K2 with 10/32 tread depth $408, supposedly only option is xtra load for both of those. Thought I saw in forum that the widths were slightly different (K2s slightly narrower - might help with rubbing possibility?) but isn't the 315 equal across both? If time (and money) were no object, I am thinking K1 standard load for fronts and K2 xtra loads for the rears. Appreciate any insight thinking through this. I will take my chances (but open to input) on the rears rubbing issue.

01-29-2016, 09:07 AM	#2
Enough Already Drives: 2013 Black ZL1-M6 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Florida Posts: 83	So, you guys that have done this - 295 K1 xtra load on front and 315 K2 xtra load on rear make sense?

01-29-2016, 10:20 AM	#4
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	I have the 295/315 setup and both front/rear are the K2's.

01-31-2016, 07:33 AM	#13
Enough Already Drives: 2013 Black ZL1-M6 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Florida Posts: 83	Just curious why they make or anyone would buy K1 315s when the K2 is a few bucks less and has 3/32 more tread?