Question on Michelin tires
11-13-2018, 06:41 PM
#1
Le Mans Master
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Question on Michelin tires
A dealer told a friend that,when replacing tires on a Z,to put All Seasons in front and MPSS in the back.I've never heard of this. Thoughts?
11-13-2018, 07:22 PM
#2
I see no reason to do that.
11-13-2018, 07:37 PM
#3
Burning Brakes
That would be insane to do that, the rear is where you need the most traction, & the MPSS have almost none in the cold. I just put a set of All Seasons on my 2016 Z, I can highly recommend them.
11-14-2018, 04:12 AM
#5
Le Mans Master
if your tracking the car or pushing it hard through corners on the street this might create a handling imbalance that could be quite dangerous.
11-14-2018, 09:09 AM
#6
Instructor
Belvin20,
I agree totally. Their suggestion counters all common sense! MPSSs are akin to ice skates when tire temperatures go below 50°, should not be driven below 40° and will start cracking at 20°. Don't believe me? Call Michelin.
Montana Bob
I agree totally. Their suggestion counters all common sense! MPSSs are akin to ice skates when tire temperatures go below 50°, should not be driven below 40° and will start cracking at 20°. Don't believe me? Call Michelin.
Montana Bob
Last edited by MontanaBob; 11-14-2018 at 09:11 AM.
11-14-2018, 11:39 AM
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In warm weather the setup will be fine as the MPSS is a better handling tire than the All Season. In cold weather the opposite can be true as the All Season Tire Compound is designed to provide more grip in cooler temps.
If mixing the type of tires on a car you always want the best handling tire on the rear so you don't get a sudden Over Steer situation going around a corner because the front stuck better than the rear.
Bill
If mixing the type of tires on a car you always want the best handling tire on the rear so you don't get a sudden Over Steer situation going around a corner because the front stuck better than the rear.
Bill
11-14-2018, 12:49 PM
#8
Instructor
In warm weather the setup will be fine as the MPSS is a better handling tire than the All Season. In cold weather the opposite can be true as the All Season Tire Compound is designed to provide more grip in cooler temps.
If mixing the type of tires on a car you always want the best handling tire on the rear so you don't get a sudden Over Steer situation going around a corner because the front stuck better than the rear.
Bill
If mixing the type of tires on a car you always want the best handling tire on the rear so you don't get a sudden Over Steer situation going around a corner because the front stuck better than the rear.
Bill
Simply put, my preference is neutral handling.
No dis intended!
Montana Bob
11-14-2018, 03:36 PM
#9
No this is back assward, you want the best grip in the front, if you cant steer properly, traction in the rear is useless. Any good tire person will tel you this, its basic.
11-14-2018, 03:56 PM
#10
Instructor
If the rear end of your car is passing the front end, you're out of control! That's basic.
Montana Bob
11-14-2018, 11:29 PM
#12
Racer
I agree on both points with the above. The Michelin all seasons are awesome - the traction in colder temps is a phenomenal improvement Vs the MPSS. The dealer is a complete buffoon....
11-16-2018, 12:17 AM
#13
Advanced
This has to be one of the silliest statements from a dealer yet. Unless there’s some crazy mitigating circumstance, ie, your 5k miles from home or something, just get a matched set of tires. There’s no way a mismatched set off tires suggested by zero research with anecdotal statements is gonna outperform an engineered set. Unless your dealer has a race team that’s validated the set up, stick w the matched choices. Even using other brands usually skews performance somehow. There’s no free unvalidated lunch.