Michelin Pilot Sports
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 4,411
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From: Wilmington NC
Re: Michelin Pilot Sports (RG in Dallas)
The best repalcement, IMHO. I love mine. :)
RG
RG
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...+Pole+Position
And also saved a bunch of money!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 2,204
Likes: 5
From: Bethlehem PA
St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'08-'10
Re: Michelin Pilot Sports (Richin Chicago)
Agree with RG above...Pilot Sports have transformed my '98. It's unbelievable how they have changed the handling and ride of my C5...of course, the run flat noise is also gone. Good luck with your choices.
Joe
Joe
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 2,506
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From: Newcastle
Re: Michelin Pilot Sports (C54FUN)
Agree with RG above...Pilot Sports have transformed my '98. It's unbelievable how they have changed the handling and ride of my C5...of course, the run flat noise is also gone. Good luck with your choices.
Joe
Joe
I didn't realize how BAD the run-craps were until I put on the Pilot Sports!
:cheers:
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 3,034
Likes: 125
From: NY-South Florida
Re: Michelin Pilot Sports (LittRedCorvette)
I just put 220 miles of high speed driving with those tires at Watkins Glen road race track a few weeks ago . I still can't believe how well they handled and weared. One hour during the day it rained pretty good and I was still running those tire over 120 mph without skipping a beat! VERY IMPRESSED!
Highly recommended for an all around street tire.
:cheers:
Highly recommended for an all around street tire.
:cheers:
Intermediate
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: v town ca
Re: Michelin Pilot Sports (newbie)
the pilot sports are a great tire but in my testing the bridgestone s03 are a better choice and you will save $ wish i could run them but using 335 30 and michelin was my best choice so3 great hook up sweet in rain great manners
Race Director
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 15,299
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From: Houston Texas
Re: Michelin Pilot Sports (bparker)
I like mine - but they were a down grade from the factory F1 Supercar Tires that come on the Z06s.. :D
I think the Pilot Sports are the best wet/dry ultra high performance tire available.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 55,394
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Re: Michelin Pilot Sports (newbie)
I have the G-FORCE KD'S Pilots may be the best all arounf non-runflat out there. S03's are also good and the NITTOS may be the best bang for the buck. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these. You'll be amazed how your car drives when you get rid of the RUNFLATS.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 150
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From: Oakland CA
Re: Michelin Pilot Sports (newbie)
They're fine tires, but are very expensive and have a low wear rating. Suggest you consider Bridgestone S03's, Goodrich KDW's, Goodyear Eagle F1-non-runflats, and if you keep the speed under 168, Kumho's. I believe you will find that ANY non-runflat will improve the lack of rear compliance that the runflats impart. The best deal (at Tirerack) seems to be the Goodyears at <$600 for a set. Pretty good when compared to the Michelins at >$1100...and with much better wear ratings. I have the S03's and like them, but will probalbly cheap out next time.
Dan
Dan
Racer
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 362
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From: In
Re: Michelin Pilot Sports (newbie)
Love these tires. I cannot beleive how they grip over the F1s I took off, but more amazingly,they seem to actually grip even better in wet conditions. Makes no sense but thats what they do
cya, david
cya, david
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 5,892
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From: Ft. Myers FL
Re: Michelin Pilot Sports (hotwilzz)
They ARE great tires. I run them on our STS, but I went with the Nitto's, mainly for the bang for the buck & the wearability! So far (knock on wood) they've worn & performed very well over a year & a half & 10 trips to the drags!