Michelin Pilot 345 tire size?
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Its getting time to get some new rear tyres, and I was wondering if any of you guys have tried, are using, or know of anybody using the 345 tyre size from Michelin? I believe it only comes in 345 35 ZR 18, which is fine for me, since I currently run 335 35 ZR 18's on the rear.
Any thoughts? What do does everybody think of the Pilot Sports? Any other recommendations...?
I noticed Tyrerack has 335 30 zr 18's going cheap a the moment...
-Gman
Any thoughts? What do does everybody think of the Pilot Sports? Any other recommendations...?
I noticed Tyrerack has 335 30 zr 18's going cheap a the moment...
-Gman
Thanks for the info, I do track the car, and will be doing so here in the UK, along with my new toy (exige). The 345's are for the new lambo I think, but I will do a bit of digging with Michelin and find out if there is any difference in compound..
I currently also favour slightly wider tyres up front, currently running 295. I also run a very slight negative camber set up to reduce understeer a little, and this helps balance the snake out for me a bit more, and make a lot more neutral.
Your right, I can't believe the price difference between the US and UK, and its completely ridiculous, especially, as you say, they probably get made across the channel!
I currently also favour slightly wider tyres up front, currently running 295. I also run a very slight negative camber set up to reduce understeer a little, and this helps balance the snake out for me a bit more, and make a lot more neutral.
Your right, I can't believe the price difference between the US and UK, and its completely ridiculous, especially, as you say, they probably get made across the channel!
Currently running a complete brembo 14" set up, had this installed in the US. Much better progressive bite and feel, all though still no where near as progressive as the Exige set up. I am keen to look at improving the brakes a bit more, if possible, and gain a few more horses...you can never have enough...
I'd be keen to meet up with all the UK viper owners sometime! especially now I am begining to get sorted after moving back from CA.
I'd be keen to meet up with all the UK viper owners sometime! especially now I am begining to get sorted after moving back from CA.
I've just purchased a set of rears 335x30xzr18's from partsrack. $330 a pair. Still cheaper to order from Jon, and ship 'em, rather than purchasing in the UK/France...crazy..
Jon asked me to mention that Michelin will be raising prices of tyres, including these on friday, by another $40 each.
You might want to get stocked up now.
I was tempted by the 345's, just to fill the tyre well a bit more,and for the extra 1" of rubber footprint, but they will raise the car by 0.8 of an inch. (diameter is 1.6" greater than the 335's). Don't fancy raising the CofG by that much, especially on the viper. Plus they are expensive still.
-Gman
Jon asked me to mention that Michelin will be raising prices of tyres, including these on friday, by another $40 each.
You might want to get stocked up now.
I was tempted by the 345's, just to fill the tyre well a bit more,and for the extra 1" of rubber footprint, but they will raise the car by 0.8 of an inch. (diameter is 1.6" greater than the 335's). Don't fancy raising the CofG by that much, especially on the viper. Plus they are expensive still.
-Gman
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