Anyone ditch the Michelins?
02-20-2018, 10:25 AM
#21
Racer
I would but now I'm more concerned about brake dust and the best wax to use. I'm hoping someone has a solution to the massive quantity of brake dust generated just driving to cruise-ins and car shows. Also, what's the best was to use?
Rick
P.S. I don't give a damn and really could not care less about braking performance, I just want clean wheels!
Rick
P.S. I don't give a damn and really could not care less about braking performance, I just want clean wheels!
02-20-2018, 10:53 AM
#22
Drifting
At Spring Mountain they always removed the Cup 2s and replace them with the stock Michelin Pilot Sport run flat tires that GM uses on the non-Z07 Vettes. They work fine for the track duties they have and last much longer--a few weeks of track duty there as I recall. I am very happy with the standard run flat PS tires on my 2016 Z06--I have 11,000 miles on them so far and only down to about 6/32nds, so plenty of life left. When it comes time to replace tires on my non-Z07 car I plan to stick with the stock Michelins. --Bob
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DavidC83 (02-20-2018)
02-20-2018, 12:59 PM
#23
Drifting
Money no object, I'd rather have the OEM run-flats. For daily driving without an unlimited budget, get a couple cans of fix-a-flat and a set of Contis. They seem to ride softer and definitely last longer, although they don't corner as well.
02-20-2018, 06:18 PM
#24
Race Director
I like the Pirellis. New they seem to be hard to find but they don't pick up rocks and seem to handle well. Just picked up a used 900 mile set and will be putting those on when the current ones need replacing.
02-20-2018, 09:18 PM
#25
Racer
Are the 345 rears really an issue with high speed or perhaps a one off?
02-21-2018, 02:34 AM
#26
Racer
Ditched run flats and went with MPSS 295/325 sizes. Avoid 345 on rears as this size is notorious for high speed wobbles. I got 7,500 miles out of my run flats. I'm now at 8,000 miles on MPSS non-run flats and better than 50% tread. So supercar tires, no cracking when driving below freezing, no mileage penalty and great handling.
I started a couple of threads about it but no one knew squat so I gave up. I'm back to stocks on the rear, but want to get a wider wheel instead so I can put 345's on.
So my question, do you know if the wobble happens with 20" rims as well?
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dhpeck (02-21-2018)
02-21-2018, 12:29 PM
#27
Drifting
I just got Nitto Invo's in 285/30 19 and 345/25 20 for 11.5 in width fronts and 12.5 width rear wheels.
Odd though. They are rounded like the Conti's. Something I was trying to avoid compared to the PSS's I thought looked a bit stretched in 335/25 20.
So far, they are really quiet compared to the PSS and since it's been raining non stop, haven't really had a chance to get on them. Wet performance is pretty good though.
Odd though. They are rounded like the Conti's. Something I was trying to avoid compared to the PSS's I thought looked a bit stretched in 335/25 20.
So far, they are really quiet compared to the PSS and since it's been raining non stop, haven't really had a chance to get on them. Wet performance is pretty good though.
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02-21-2018, 01:06 PM
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Good morning folks! I'm looking to see if anyone has ditched the Michelin's for another tire brand, and if so, what, and how do you like them? I have the sport cup 2's and I cant stand the amount of crap they pick up. I have enough pea gravel in my garage after every drive to fill a fish tank. I'm leaning towards regular super sports or maybe going with a goodyear or nitto alternative. Thoughts?
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