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Why oh why doesn't Michelin make the Pilot Super Sport in 285/35 19? :mad: :shakes head:

I'm thinking a 255/40 and 285/35 would look PERFECT on my stock Sport Rays. :shakes head:

I don't know what to do... I want to go a little wider, but still stay within recommended parameters. I know that I could put a 295/30 or a 305/30 on the stock wheel, but it might not look right.

Maybe Hankook V12... They make it in the 285, but have reportedly squishy sidewalls and not as good wet/dry traction as the Michelins.

Anybody got any pics of a 295/30 or 305/30 on a stock 19" sport wheel while on stock suspension?

I've seen RE050 305's on Sport rims with stock suspension. Looked fine. Just bought 305 RE-11's from the Costco online special for my 10.5's

Was it a member on here?

Hey Brant why don't you just go with the RE11? just some suggestion though. It does offered in 285/35/19 and my stockies wear those

I just might Iwan. I was really wanting some Michelin PSS tho. Yah, the RE11s would be better than the Hankooks wouldn't they?

How's the road noise and tread wear on them?

Not a known member. Met him at the track. He rolls with Fontana Nissan guys.

RE11>any Hankook.

Michelin does not offer in the size that you mentioned? Have you checked Tirerack buddy?

As for the RE11 yeah this is better than the hankook V12 Evo. with superior sidewalls and better grip. The road noise a better than the oems, as far as the tread wear it's pretty good for a soft particle :tup:

Nah, they don't make them in the 285/35. They make em in 275/35 295/30 and 395/30.

I really wonder how soft the RE-11s are Compared to the PSS. Bridgestone lists them as 180, and Michelin at 300...but that's subjective to the manufacturer.

Hmm that's a shame..that size (285/350 is perfect for the oem rays imo.

I've been on my friend's car which equipped with the Michelin PSS and they're good! they actually surprises me since i do a lot of driving in a rainy condition and the RE11 held great, and the PSS done better.

Oh stop! You're making it wooooorse! :rofl2: You're confirming what I know to be truuueeee! :)

:bowrofl::roflpuke2: hey dude why don't you check out tirerack? they offered 285/40/19 on PSS. that's the closest to your desired size:tup:

That would unfortunately put me out too far on height. Stock size 275/35 speedo shows 60mph while 285/40 would register 56.9mph. That's 5.271% too slow. :(

I might just go 295/30 and 265/35. I can get the Michelin PSS in that, and it might look ok.

Thoughts?

You're tracking your car or just some spirited driving or canyon drive? It's too much slow even for just changing to a different size :shakes head: and well it will put you on height but if you're lowered that will make them look flush.

Both the sizes seems fine to me, i think you should do it! :tup:

Not tracking and I only wish there were canyons here in Florida! :( There is, however, the tail of the dragon about 8 hours away. :tup:

I'm running 275 + 295, but not on stock wheels (I'm on 18x10 + 18x11). If I had to do it over again, I'd probably go 275 on 18x10 at all 4 corners. The x11 + 295's in the rear is more rubber than this car needs unless it's FI.

Well then just stick for RE11 if you want that size :tup: besides, cashing out so much money when you're not tracking are pretty much useless..unless you're a baller of course :roflpuke2:

Ah couldn't said any better myself :tup:

After much deliberation, I have chosen to go with Michelin Pilot Super Sports in 245/40 and 275/35 for my Sport Rays through Tire Rack. A nice perk is the $70 rebate offered on Michelins right now!

sounds good! don't forget to post up some pics and review bro :tup:

Thanks man! Sure will! :)

Hey OP I wanted to know how the tires are? I'm in the same boat about sizes and thinking about what tires. I have RE-11s in 265/285 and well here I am 6 months later and needing new tires now. Not to mention I really only drove on them for a month bc I was deployed. The tires were great I love them but not the longevity of them and the cost.

Haven't yet gotten them. Going to be ordering then today if time permits. I gotta tell you though, the Pilot Super Sports are very highly rated..even through Consumer Reports. Onzedge has a set and nearly goes giddy like a schoolgirl when he hears that someone else has 'em.

I'll post back here when I get em tho. :)

Sounds good man. I'm still looking for a good price

Yah they're expensive. I'm quoted some $1379 with shipping from Tire Rack.

damn 6 months? how many miles you put on them? thats terrible tread life.

Go with PSS, you wont regret. I had 255 / 275 on mine due to limited size we have here in Malaysia. Its rains heavily almost every day and my car is rock stable crusing at 220 kmh on highway, no hydroplanning yet. i can only compare it to the stock re050, wont even dare to hit water patch at 140 kmh with them. Plus you have 300 threadwear :-).

+1 for the PSS. We recently got them on the G37, and the car REALLY was able to be driven hard in the rain on a small backroad. Dangerous perhaps, but the tires didn't hydroplane a single bit and gripped like it was dry. The car seems like it can corner on the same level as the Z now. Can't wait to get them on the Z, but I still have enough tread left, and they are expensive tires!

Ya I know tell me about i got maybe 7k out of them

I heard that the re-11 didn't have very good tread wear, but dayum! :(

I have stock size PSS, you won't be dissapointed. Although they probably could look a little meatier..

Ya pretty sad now I don't know what tires to get. I have drag radials of or the track so I just need something that will last and will do good on occasional street racing. We have back roads we close off and do it so it's safe.

Well it's pretty clear you know what tire NOT to get. :)