Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Jordo! · 03-24-2011, 03:04 PM

Will 305's fit the 19" sport rays? I thought they rubbed.

Also, I can't find any info on what these tires weigh

Looking at the Advan Neova AD08 -- tire rack gives them about the same ranking as the RE-11's -- guessing they cost less?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...otenza+RE-11_1

christian370z · 03-24-2011, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Will 305's fit the 19" sport rays? I thought they rubbed.

Also, I can't find any info on what these tires weigh

I know a couple people who run 305 width tires on Rays wheels and have no issues, even with a 20mm spacer.

Pat@SMM · 03-25-2011, 08:27 AM

I think the sport RAYS in the rear are 10.5 inches wide, 295 is more ideal on a 10.5 inch than 305's. I'm putting these on 10 and 11 inch wheels.

Jordo! · 03-25-2011, 08:39 AM

OEM Rays are 19x9 Front, 19x10 Rear

spearfish25 · 03-25-2011, 08:45 AM

305 on 10" rims is out of spec. I wouldn't track the car like that.

christian370z · 03-25-2011, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

305 on 10" rims is out of spec. I wouldn't track the car like that.

I think that the perfect tire sizing for the Rays wheels is 255/285 front and rear, is that what you might recommend for a tire setup size wise?

Pat@SMM · 03-25-2011, 09:11 AM

Sorry, I meant to say the Nismo Rays. Aren't those 10.5 inches wide in the rear?

kenchan · 03-25-2011, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat@SMM

Sorry, I meant to say the Nismo Rays. Aren't those 10.5 inches wide in the rear?

yep, they are 9.5 front ET40 and 10.5 rear ET23.

Elysium · 05-10-2011, 09:34 AM

I've been driving on them for a couple of weeks now and my first intitial impression is that they are a much better tire than what I had on previously which were NT-05's
Much quieter for street driving and a lot more planted and stable with the spirited driving that I've been doing on the ramps. I don't do much driving in the rain but I would also guess that they will be way better in wet conditions as well.

I actually went lapping this weekend with them and my intial first impressions were that they had pretty good turn in and decent grip, but I was trying different pressures to find what is ideal. The track is still pretty green so I wasn't pushing too hard but for a street tire that has a treadwear rating of 300 it has very decent grip. I think it will offer about the same amount of dry weather grip as my old Yokohama AD08's but a lot more comfortable on the street with better wet performance and longer life.
It still doesn't touch a full R compound or slicks though so I'll save these just for the street and back to slicks for me.

I'd definitely recommend these for any Z.

onzedge · 05-10-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysium

I've been driving on them for a couple of weeks now and my first intitial impression is that they are a much better tire than what I had on previously which were NT-05's
Much quieter for street driving and a lot more planted and stable with the spirited driving that I've been doing on the ramps. I don't do much driving in the rain but I would also guess that they will be way better in wet conditions as well.

I actually went lapping this weekend with them and my intial first impressions were that they had pretty good turn in and decent grip, but I was trying different pressures to find what is ideal. The track is still pretty green so I wasn't pushing too hard but for a street tire that has a treadwear rating of 300 it has very decent grip. I think it will offer about the same amount of dry weather grip as my old Yokohama AD08's but a lot more comfortable on the street with better wet performance and longer life.
It still doesn't touch a full R compound or slicks though so I'll save these just for the street and back to slicks for me.

I'd definitely recommend these for any Z.

Nice write-up. I have had mine on my Z since 4-16-11 and I absolutely agree with all of your impressions. I think they are great tires. I even got my car featured on the Pilot Super Sport web site. It is probably no big deal, but it is cool to me.

Michelin Pilot Super Sport

wilsonp · 05-10-2011, 05:20 PM

Link says Invitation only, but that is still nice.

Zxces50 · 08-08-2011, 08:26 PM

PSS update- April install~ 4K miles road & track (HPDE 2/3 three track days)
Sport Rays - kept Stock sizes- figure Nissan put some thought into it and I was happy how they worked for me
Daily driver- a little quiter than Potenza (subjective), great great wet traction- really loves the wet, dry would say same as Potenza. Per spec they are ~ 4-5 Lbs lighter each over Potenza ea
Track- did 7-8 track days on Potenza- always consistent, very confident, did get a little greasy and could definately feel the slide into a session. PSS- solid/ consistent, feel good, stick well- no greasy ( did a 40 minute sesion at NJMP this weekend 95F) tires performed great- could really push. Tread wear - suppose to be more than Potenza but maybe just a little more- I am not thinking they will last all that much longer than the Potenza

Others may like want other tires based on how they drive and what goals but for me these worked great

onzedge · 08-08-2011, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zxces50

PSS update- April install~ 4K miles road & track (HPDE 2/3 three track days)
Sport Rays - kept Stock sizes- figure Nissan put some thought into it and I was happy how they worked for me
Daily driver- a little quiter than Potenza (subjective), great great wet traction- really loves the wet, dry would say same as Potenza. Per spec they are ~ 4-5 Lbs lighter each over Potenza ea
Track- did 7-8 track days on Potenza- always consistent, very confident, did get a little greasy and could definately feel the slide into a session. PSS- solid/ consistent, feel good, stick well- no greasy ( did a 40 minute sesion at NJMP this weekend 95F) tires performed great- could really push. Tread wear - suppose to be more than Potenza but maybe just a little more- I am not thinking they will last all that much longer than the Potenza

Others may like want other tires based on how they drive and what goals but for me these worked great

Nice review. I have about 4,000 mi on mine and they are impressive in both dry and wet.

Fern to the Z · 08-17-2011, 06:59 AM

Hey guys thinking of going with the SS for my new wheels..
size are as follows: 19x9.5et22 and 19x10.5et12...
I wanted to go 265/35/19 F + 285/35/19 R, but I believe the SS's dont come in 265/35 so I might have to go with 255/35 or 265/30... but then it also turn out that they're not available in 285/35... its either 295/30 or 275/35 for rear...... So help me out guys whats the best combo 255/35F + 275/35 R or 265/350F + 295/30 or dare I say it.... 275/30or 35 F + 305 / 30 R!!! All opinions greatly appreciated.... Thanks...

Halcom2 · 08-17-2011, 08:52 PM

Too late for you now but in my opinion just put the SS's on the OEM Rays. I have the new SS's on my 275/40/19's in back and on the 245/40/19's up front. No rubbing problems and no rooster tails. Anything else just doesn't make sense. Phenomenal handling, amazing traction and so much quieter than the original Bridges. The original forged Rays are terrific. Why mess with them. Spend your money on a 3m ceramic window film. Incredible stuff.

03-24-2011, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Will 305's fit the 19" sport rays? I thought they rubbed. Also, I can't find any info on what these tires weigh Looking at the Advan Neova AD08 -- tire rack gives them about the same ranking as the RE-11's -- guessing they cost less? http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...otenza+RE-11_1 __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it. Last edited by Jordo!; 03-24-2011 at 03:24 PM.

03-25-2011, 08:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	OEM Rays are 19x9 Front, 19x10 Rear __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

03-25-2011, 08:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	305 on 10" rims is out of spec. I wouldn't track the car like that. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

05-10-2011, 05:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Link says Invitation only, but that is still nice. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

08-17-2011, 06:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
Fern to the Z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Far West TX Posts: 151 Drives: 16 PW nismO Tech Rep Power: 15	Hey guys thinking of going with the SS for my new wheels.. size are as follows: 19x9.5et22 and 19x10.5et12... I wanted to go 265/35/19 F + 285/35/19 R, but I believe the SS's dont come in 265/35 so I might have to go with 255/35 or 265/30... but then it also turn out that they're not available in 285/35... its either 295/30 or 275/35 for rear...... So help me out guys whats the best combo 255/35F + 275/35 R or 265/350F + 295/30 or dare I say it.... 275/30or 35 F + 305 / 30 R!!! All opinions greatly appreciated.... Thanks... __________________ -16 PW/nismO TecH/7AT/Zaktek paint coating/Z1 post-MAF tubes+Side PCV Breather Hose/K&N Drop Ins/F.I. LTH's/ F.I. SS TDX w/12" Resonators- " I LOVE the SMELL of Headers in the morning!!!!"

03-25-2011, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pat@SMM Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 119 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	I think the sport RAYS in the rear are 10.5 inches wide, 295 is more ideal on a 10.5 inch than 305's. I'm putting these on 10 and 11 inch wheels.

03-25-2011, 09:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pat@SMM Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 119 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	Sorry, I meant to say the Nismo Rays. Aren't those 10.5 inches wide in the rear?

05-10-2011, 09:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Elysium Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 133 Drives: 2013 GT-R, 2008 Sti Rep Power: 15	I've been driving on them for a couple of weeks now and my first intitial impression is that they are a much better tire than what I had on previously which were NT-05's Much quieter for street driving and a lot more planted and stable with the spirited driving that I've been doing on the ramps. I don't do much driving in the rain but I would also guess that they will be way better in wet conditions as well. I actually went lapping this weekend with them and my intial first impressions were that they had pretty good turn in and decent grip, but I was trying different pressures to find what is ideal. The track is still pretty green so I wasn't pushing too hard but for a street tire that has a treadwear rating of 300 it has very decent grip. I think it will offer about the same amount of dry weather grip as my old Yokohama AD08's but a lot more comfortable on the street with better wet performance and longer life. It still doesn't touch a full R compound or slicks though so I'll save these just for the street and back to slicks for me. I'd definitely recommend these for any Z.

08-08-2011, 08:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zxces50 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 208 Drives: 15 C7 Stingray Z51 Rep Power: 17	PSS update- April install~ 4K miles road & track (HPDE 2/3 three track days) Sport Rays - kept Stock sizes- figure Nissan put some thought into it and I was happy how they worked for me Daily driver- a little quiter than Potenza (subjective), great great wet traction- really loves the wet, dry would say same as Potenza. Per spec they are ~ 4-5 Lbs lighter each over Potenza ea Track- did 7-8 track days on Potenza- always consistent, very confident, did get a little greasy and could definately feel the slide into a session. PSS- solid/ consistent, feel good, stick well- no greasy ( did a 40 minute sesion at NJMP this weekend 95F) tires performed great- could really push. Tread wear - suppose to be more than Potenza but maybe just a little more- I am not thinking they will last all that much longer than the Potenza Others may like want other tires based on how they drive and what goals but for me these worked great

08-17-2011, 08:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Halcom2 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 16 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Too late for you now but in my opinion just put the SS's on the OEM Rays. I have the new SS's on my 275/40/19's in back and on the 245/40/19's up front. No rubbing problems and no rooster tails. Anything else just doesn't make sense. Phenomenal handling, amazing traction and so much quieter than the original Bridges. The original forged Rays are terrific. Why mess with them. Spend your money on a 3m ceramic window film. Incredible stuff. Last edited by Halcom2; 08-18-2011 at 11:57 AM.

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