Michelin Pilot Super Sport

kfull · 08-03-2013, 12:33 PM

I'll probably be ordering some PSS's within a couple months. I've got about 22k on my stock tires and the outsides of the rears are starting to show noticeable wear. I do at least 70% highway driving which is why I've been able to put so many miles on them. Everyone seems to worship PSS around here and I've seen nothing but great reviews on them. Sounds like they might wear a bit better than stock potenzas also.

Joepro · 08-03-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kfull

I'll probably be ordering some PSS's within a couple months. I've got about 22k on my stock tires and the outsides of the rears are starting to show noticeable wear. I do at least 70% highway driving which is why I've been able to put so many miles on them. Everyone seems to worship PSS around here and I've seen nothing but great reviews on them. Sounds like they might wear a bit better than stock potenzas also.

You have not seen my reviews...Im burning these off as fast as possible, lots of people around here drinking the MIC Juice.

kfull · 08-03-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

You have not seen my reviews...Im burning these off as fast as possible, lots of people around here drinking the MIC Juice.

What don't you like about them?

Huck · 08-03-2013, 02:17 PM

I have em on my rear wheels, I'm a little sad cause they've only lasted maybe 6,000 miles. This has included a trip to and from Zdayz, the time at Zdayz, a day at the 1/4 mile strip, and then regular driving to and from work. They're so bald they're racing slicks right now. But they have amazing grip, I couldn't break my rear end loose on the tail of the dragon at Zdayz even when I tried, and the wet handling was great!

I survived Zdayz 2013... (barely)

onzedge · 08-03-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

You have not seen my reviews...Im burning these off as fast as possible, lots of people around here drinking the MIC Juice.

onzedge · 08-03-2013, 04:15 PM

Do not aregue with Mr. Michelin:

mwhit02 · 08-03-2013, 09:55 PM

Well, they have a 30,000 mile warranty, so you shouldn't have any problems getting a replacement set, right?

kcquinn49 · 08-03-2013, 10:05 PM

Bought my set two months ago. Yes, 30K warranty UNLESS you have different sizes, then it's only 15K miles. I think it is because you can't rotate the tires.

onzedge · 08-03-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mwhit02

Well, they have a 30,000 mile warranty, so you shouldn't have any problems getting a replacement set, right?

The 30,000 mile warranty does not apply if you have a staggered setup as in the Sport package. In this case, you get only 15,000 mile warranty. I got 13,500 miles on my first set of PSS rears.

DarkJak · 08-04-2013, 01:56 AM

Has anyone had experience claiming the warranty?

I've got about 5k miles on mine and maybe 30% left on the rears. Definitely not gonna make it to 15k. I've been driving pretty hard on them though.

paperboy42190 · 08-04-2013, 02:19 AM

did you make sure your alignment is good? having a misaligned toe will wear out the tire very quick!

z it go · 08-04-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kfull

I'll probably be ordering some PSS's within a couple months. I've got about 22k on my stock tires and the outsides of the rears are starting to show noticeable wear. I do at least 70% highway driving which is why I've been able to put so many miles on them. Everyone seems to worship PSS around here and I've seen nothing but great reviews on them. Sounds like they might wear a bit better than stock potenzas also.

I've got 36,000 miles on my PSS's and about to order another set. Even wear across the front and rears and could probably get another 1-2,000 miles but don't want to push it. Feel that these are phenomenal tires, especially considering how long they have lasted. IMO you can't go wrong with them.

vin17 · 04-23-2016, 07:25 AM

I replaced the OE Bridgestones prematurely @ 23500 miles due to a puncture in the shoulder of the LF tire. The rears were about 85% worn with another 3500 miles (est) remaining. The fronts were about 75% gone. I was VERY satisfied with the Potenzas. They're an excellent tire!

Nevertheless, after reading this thread, I decided to replace them with the Super Sports. My first impressions (same inflation pressures):

Definitely quieter- especially from the rear
Very smooth turn-in
Smother ride/less harshness over cracks
Less twitchy - no bump steer
Wet pavement traction about the same

Steering response is different- more precise, although the Potenzas are quicker at initial inputs (this is very subjective and some drivers might prefer the Potenzas in this regard).

Both tires are well suited for my Z. Either choice is a good one.

9.24.16

6000 mile update and impressions.

Update: Moderate driving. Less than 10% wear. Much better than expected.

Impressions: More tuned to touring than sport. OE Bridgestone's more sport than touring. Both are excellent tires on my Z.

markesc · 05-28-2016, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kfull

I'll probably be ordering some PSS's within a couple months. I've got about 22k on my stock tires and the outsides of the rears are starting to show noticeable wear. I do at least 70% highway driving which is why I've been able to put so many miles on them. Everyone seems to worship PSS around here and I've seen nothing but great reviews on them. Sounds like they might wear a bit better than stock potenzas also.

The stock bridgestones: Put about 15k on them and had enough. Could have lasted longer but I felt like my pos wrx had more traction with smaller tires!!

Switched to the Pilot SS tires. How they stand up to my abuse every day and still provide the level of traction, comfort, predictability is beyond me. The only down side I can think of is they don't behave well when cold (I'm in Oregon ((don't move here, it's turned into a complete liberal prius homeless hell hole / everyone is offended about everything zone "oh that was a micro aggression")), so under 50 deg mornings must take it easy til warmed up).

Today I decided to checkout how they're doing after a good 10k miles of abuse, and I can see I'll probably get another 5-10k out of 'em. Better than any other tires I've tried on any car.

Now I'm curious about the pilot sport cup 2's, but don't want to pay for them!!!

barncobob · 05-30-2016, 12:48 PM

my 997 came stock with the Mich "N" rated tires, very costly and I wasn't impressed, all the P guys are running MPSS now....smoother, quieter ride,,will switch when AO5s wear out..

08-03-2013, 12:33 PM	#121 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	I'll probably be ordering some PSS's within a couple months. I've got about 22k on my stock tires and the outsides of the rears are starting to show noticeable wear. I do at least 70% highway driving which is why I've been able to put so many miles on them. Everyone seems to worship PSS around here and I've seen nothing but great reviews on them. Sounds like they might wear a bit better than stock potenzas also. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

08-03-2013, 02:17 PM	#124 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	I have em on my rear wheels, I'm a little sad cause they've only lasted maybe 6,000 miles. This has included a trip to and from Zdayz, the time at Zdayz, a day at the 1/4 mile strip, and then regular driving to and from work. They're so bald they're racing slicks right now. But they have amazing grip, I couldn't break my rear end loose on the tail of the dragon at Zdayz even when I tried, and the wet handling was great! I survived Zdayz 2013... (barely) __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

08-04-2013, 01:56 AM	#130 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	Has anyone had experience claiming the warranty? I've got about 5k miles on mine and maybe 30% left on the rears. Definitely not gonna make it to 15k. I've been driving pretty hard on them though. __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

04-23-2016, 07:25 AM	#133 (permalink)
vin17 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 16 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z TS M6 Rep Power: 11	First Impressions Michelin Pilot SS I replaced the OE Bridgestones prematurely @ 23500 miles due to a puncture in the shoulder of the LF tire. The rears were about 85% worn with another 3500 miles (est) remaining. The fronts were about 75% gone. I was VERY satisfied with the Potenzas. They're an excellent tire! Nevertheless, after reading this thread, I decided to replace them with the Super Sports. My first impressions (same inflation pressures): Definitely quieter- especially from the rear Very smooth turn-in Smother ride/less harshness over cracks Less twitchy - no bump steer Wet pavement traction about the same Steering response is different- more precise, although the Potenzas are quicker at initial inputs (this is very subjective and some drivers might prefer the Potenzas in this regard). Both tires are well suited for my Z. Either choice is a good one. 9.24.16 6000 mile update and impressions. Update: Moderate driving. Less than 10% wear. Much better than expected. Impressions: More tuned to touring than sport. OE Bridgestone's more sport than touring. Both are excellent tires on my Z. Fern to the Z likes this. Last edited by vin17; 09-24-2016 at 12:17 PM. Reason: Update

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08-03-2013, 09:55 PM	#127 (permalink)
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barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	my 997 came stock with the Mich "N" rated tires, very costly and I wasn't impressed, all the P guys are running MPSS now....smoother, quieter ride,,will switch when AO5s wear out..