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BooSSted · 03-14-2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by grocerygetter

Don't know yet. Not liking the nt05s on this car though.

What's your take on the NT05's? Not holding at your power level?

BLK1LE · 03-21-2014, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefighter

I have to say that I am thoroughly impressed with my Pilot SS's so far. I put them on Tuesday in a 285/35-20Front and 295/35-20Rear configuration and they have less than 200 miles on them I'm still rubbing off the mold wax.

They grab better than the GY Supercars ever did on my 1LE but especially near the end. I haven't gone to a road course yet. I do get the impression that the sidewalls are a little soft in comparison to the Supercars.

I know I will induce a little under steer compared to the semi square set up but you know there is a ton of value in being able to go through full throttle through 4 gears and not even see a hint of Traction Control activation.

My goal is to get some 10.5" wheels all around and run the 295's on all 4 corners.

How much softer would you say the sidewalls are then the gy's? Do they make the car feels less responsive handling wise? Thanks for your input.

Firefighter · 03-21-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BLK1LE

How much softer would you say the sidewalls are then the gy's? Do they make the car feels less responsive handling wise? Thanks for your input.

I was trying to quantify that to myself recently. I'm still feeling these tires out. I had the car at the body shop for a few days so I still have yet to get even 500 miles on them. I'm still trying to dial in my pressure.

The GY's were most comfortable a 30 psi cold they would warm up to about 34-36 when hot and felt stiff as hell.

Right now the Pilots are at 32 and get up to 36-38 when hot. They feel similar to the GY's at that pressure.

I'm planning on dropping down to 30 and see how they act. I imagine they will be a bit more compliant.

It's all trial and error. The real test will be at the track. I'm debating if I should do one day before my suspension mods or not.

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EarlyApex · 03-23-2014, 11:00 PM

It was recommended to me to run higher pressures than the GY. I run 34 - 35 psi cold on the street. I haven't had a chance to run these on the track so can't comment on those pressures.

crangie · 03-23-2014, 11:14 PM

Goodyears lose significantly grip on the track if they run higher than 37 psi hit. Depending on the track I start with 28 or 30 cold.

StangKiller40 · 03-25-2014, 08:56 PM

pilot super sports.. yeah there more money but you get what you pay for.. awesome tire from what ive heard!!

GunMetalGrey · 03-26-2014, 12:25 AM

My brother has BFG Rivals on his 2013 Mustang GT and the stiff side walls give him great response when cornering, feels like it on rails compared to the stock Pirelli tires... They are also way to stiff for street driving when in the city if you want a comfortable ride unless the roads are totally flat and smooth... I bet they would be great for the track though, which is where he plans on using them...

I have just bought Michelin PSS 305/30-20's for the back of my 2011 Camaro SS and I am waiting on 275/35-20's for the front before I put them on all the car... Will let you know what I think once they are on!

JustJohn · 03-27-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

I know they sell those tires but damn what an awful comment to make.

Notice he never came back to back up his comment, wonder why??

Firefighter · 03-27-2014, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by EarlyApex

It was recommended to me to run higher pressures than the GY. I run 34 - 35 psi cold on the street. I haven't had a chance to run these on the track so can't comment on those pressures.

I ran them a little higher and they were less comfortable. The handling is great (to me at least) at 30psi they heat up to about 35 psi. FL gets hot...

I might call Micheline and see what they say.

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BLK1LE · 03-27-2014, 07:12 PM

What do you guys run your gy's on the street for daily driving? Thanks

Firefighter · 03-27-2014, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BLK1LE

What do you guys run your gy's on the street for daily driving? Thanks

I ran them at 30psi...

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BLK1LE · 03-27-2014, 10:08 PM

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I ran them at 30psi...

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And that worked well for all conditions. Traction and handling? Thanks

Firefighter · 03-27-2014, 10:27 PM

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And that worked well for all conditions. Traction and handling? Thanks

Pretty much... they were absolute crap at the end though. I wouldn't buy another set of them

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BLK1LE · 03-28-2014, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefighter

Pretty much... they were absolute crap at the end though. I wouldn't buy another set of them

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To be honest I think ill run them this season and next yr get the PSS. thanks for the input.

View Poll Results: Which tire would you Recommend
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G: 2	22	20.75%
BF Goodrich g-Force Rival	8	7.55%
Michelin Pilot Super Sport	63	59.43%
Continental ExtremeContact DWS	13	12.26%
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03-23-2014, 11:00 PM	#32
EarlyApex Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Damascus Or Posts: 403	It was recommended to me to run higher pressures than the GY. I run 34 - 35 psi cold on the street. I haven't had a chance to run these on the track so can't comment on those pressures. __________________

03-26-2014, 12:25 AM	#35
GunMetalGrey Drives: Track prepped 2018 Camaro ZL1 (a10) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Victoria B.C. Canada Posts: 1,384	BFG RIVALS and MICHELIN PSS My brother has BFG Rivals on his 2013 Mustang GT and the stiff side walls give him great response when cornering, feels like it on rails compared to the stock Pirelli tires... They are also way to stiff for street driving when in the city if you want a comfortable ride unless the roads are totally flat and smooth... I bet they would be great for the track though, which is where he plans on using them... I have just bought Michelin PSS 305/30-20's for the back of my 2011 Camaro SS and I am waiting on 275/35-20's for the front before I put them on all the car... Will let you know what I think once they are on! __________________ 2018 ZL1; Mag 2650 and 2 inch LT Headers , every SPL suspension upgrade, MCS 2 way coilovers, sway bars, square SC3R 325's all the way around, and multiple brake cooling upgrades

03-23-2014, 11:14 PM	#33
crangie Drives: Camaro ZL1 #641 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Detroit, Mi Posts: 210 View My Garage	Goodyears lose significantly grip on the track if they run higher than 37 psi hit. Depending on the track I start with 28 or 30 cold.

03-25-2014, 08:56 PM	#34
StangKiller40 Drives: 1992 Camaro rs 25th anniversary Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 6 View My Garage	pilot super sports.. yeah there more money but you get what you pay for.. awesome tire from what ive heard!!

03-27-2014, 07:12 PM	#38
BLK1LE Drives: 2014 Black 1LE SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: CT Posts: 154	What do you guys run your gy's on the street for daily driving? Thanks