Kinda' bummed....
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I replaced my runflats with the GY Eagle F1 All-Season (non-runflat) last year. I was considering the Michelin's Pilots, but this tire had just come out. Less expensive, and I've been happy with the ride and noise level ever since. I'm also particular about the asthetics of the thread pattern, too, and I liked these the best.
Check them out at this TireRack.com link:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=(Y)&minLoad=S
Check them out at this TireRack.com link:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=(Y)&minLoad=S
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Melting Slicks
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section width is what the numbers on the tire show - 275 is 275 mm across the widest protion of the tire -- NOT the tread width which can vary considerably even with the same section width. I have Firestones which have a "rim protector" sidewall that makes the section width pretty wide (mine are 295's) but the tread width is almost exactly the same as my old BFG-KDW's that were 275 section width ..below is copied form Tire Rack's website to explain sction width
Section Width
Following the letter(s) that identify the type of vehicle and/or type of service for which the tire was designed, the three-digit numeric portion identifies the tire's "Section Width" (cross section) in millimeters.
P225/50R16 91S
The 225 indicates this tire is 225 millimeters across from the widest point of its outer sidewall to the widest point of its inner sidewall when mounted and measured on a specified width wheel. This measurement is also referred to as the tire's section width. Because many people think of measurements in inches, the 225mm can be converted to inches by dividing the section width in millimeters by 25.4 (the number of millimeters per inch).
225mm / 25.4 = 8.86"
Section Width
Following the letter(s) that identify the type of vehicle and/or type of service for which the tire was designed, the three-digit numeric portion identifies the tire's "Section Width" (cross section) in millimeters.
P225/50R16 91S
The 225 indicates this tire is 225 millimeters across from the widest point of its outer sidewall to the widest point of its inner sidewall when mounted and measured on a specified width wheel. This measurement is also referred to as the tire's section width. Because many people think of measurements in inches, the 225mm can be converted to inches by dividing the section width in millimeters by 25.4 (the number of millimeters per inch).
225mm / 25.4 = 8.86"
Drifting
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Well, finally after much contemplation,worries and investigation on the forum I decided to bite the bullet and bought the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's for my 2000 vert', stock size. They look way narrower than the stock Goodyears!! 
I understand the Goodyears are a "squarer" tire but still. I'm thinking about taking them back as I have not used them and moving up in size. All I have read said I won't be dissapointed with the performance. Am I being crazy,or what? If not...suggestions to sizes and such please.
I understand the Goodyears are a "squarer" tire but still. I'm thinking about taking them back as I have not used them and moving up in size. All I have read said I won't be dissapointed with the performance. Am I being crazy,or what? If not...suggestions to sizes and such please.
Melting Slicks
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You are correct that the Michelin PS2's in the stock sizes will look smaller when compared to the Stock GF Runflat, This is manly due to the fact that the Runflat has such a stiff sidewall and is squared off at the top, where the PS2's have a more rounded edge at the top. I went with 295 rear PS2's when I switched from Runflats to PS2's.
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Same here!
-Alex
