Michelin Pilot Super Sports

370ZAWD · 09-16-2013, 04:44 PM

Alright time for a review of the Michelin Pilot Super Sports after 11.5k miles. The tires do very well on the dry pavement, in the rain not so much. The rears are basically bald after 11,500 miles which to me seems a bit on the short side considering I never took the car to the track. I attribute the short life of the rear tires to spirited driving and driving during colder temperatures (less than 40 F, no driving in the snow of course). My original Advans (18" wheels) lasted about 16,500 miles which is about what I expected from a summer tire.

Great tire but I expect a longer tread life plain and simple. Will try a Continental or Bridgestone next to see if they are any better. Recommendations are welcome.

Chan Chee Hoe · 09-16-2013, 07:16 PM

11,500 miles=18,500km...that's very short life,maybe you did too many "Jack-Rabbit" starts...My rear stock Bridgestone...still got 50% left,now 22,500Km.

Read T · 09-16-2013, 07:55 PM

Pilot Super Sports are GREAT for autoX and track (not r-comps though), not the tire to get for the street.

cossie1600 · 09-16-2013, 08:15 PM

You will chunk then if you drive them hard

Shadezz · 09-16-2013, 08:44 PM

Continental DW's are smooth and amazing on and off the track!! On a side note...with driving temps in the low 40's you might just have to step up to an all season. Summer tires are poor to say the least in freezing conditions. Continental DWS's may do you wonders!!

cooltoy · 09-16-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

Pilot Super Sports are GREAT for autoX and track (not r-comps though), not the tire to get for the street.

What would you recommend for the street?

*Ghostshade* · 09-16-2013, 10:59 PM

My Potenza pole position S-04's do great. Crazy dry traction, and they do pretty well in the rain. Def would try these out or at least look them up. Tread life is great too, if you dont mash the throttle everytime you drive that is.

Read T · 09-17-2013, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

What would you recommend for the street?

I'd say Ventus V12 are great for street. They are fairly grippy, last a while if you don't abuse them, and are cheaper than the competition

MyKindaGuise · 09-17-2013, 11:04 AM

I run vredestein ultrac sessanta's awesome dry traction. Really good in the rain. Have 10k on the rears and around 5/32 left. Keep in mind Im boosted and see pretty aggressive acceleration/high speed often.

09-16-2013, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
370ZAWD Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 25 Drives: 2009 - Touring -Blue Rep Power: 14	Michelin Pilot Super Sports Alright time for a review of the Michelin Pilot Super Sports after 11.5k miles. The tires do very well on the dry pavement, in the rain not so much. The rears are basically bald after 11,500 miles which to me seems a bit on the short side considering I never took the car to the track. I attribute the short life of the rear tires to spirited driving and driving during colder temperatures (less than 40 F, no driving in the snow of course). My original Advans (18" wheels) lasted about 16,500 miles which is about what I expected from a summer tire. Great tire but I expect a longer tread life plain and simple. Will try a Continental or Bridgestone next to see if they are any better. Recommendations are welcome.

09-16-2013, 07:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Pilot Super Sports are GREAT for autoX and track (not r-comps though), not the tire to get for the street. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

09-16-2013, 08:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 43 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Continental DW's are smooth and amazing on and off the track!! On a side note...with driving temps in the low 40's you might just have to step up to an all season. Summer tires are poor to say the least in freezing conditions. Continental DWS's may do you wonders!! __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit Last edited by Shadezz; 09-16-2013 at 08:46 PM.

09-17-2013, 11:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
MyKindaGuise A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029 Drives: 11' 370z Sprt M6 Rep Power: 19	I run vredestein ultrac sessanta's awesome dry traction. Really good in the rain. Have 10k on the rears and around 5/32 left. Keep in mind Im boosted and see pretty aggressive acceleration/high speed often. __________________ \|445whp398tq\| \|BW S259 Turbo\|3" Downpipe\Exhaust\|ID1000\|AeroMotive\|Tial\|EcuTek\|BC BR\|S0-4\|MaffFab\| MKGs-Single-Turbo

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09-16-2013, 07:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	11,500 miles=18,500km...that's very short life,maybe you did too many "Jack-Rabbit" starts...My rear stock Bridgestone...still got 50% left,now 22,500Km.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	You will chunk then if you drive them hard

09-16-2013, 10:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ghostshade Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Laplace, LA Posts: 19 Drives: 06 Civic Si Rep Power: 12	My Potenza pole position S-04's do great. Crazy dry traction, and they do pretty well in the rain. Def would try these out or at least look them up. Tread life is great too, if you dont mash the throttle everytime you drive that is.