Tyres

[madmunky]

Anyone used either of the following, I've got a good deal on either of the below and just wanted to know which where best to go for with the power im running I really need something grippy to get the power down.

Sizes will be 255/30/R20 and the following makes..

Michelin Pilot Sport or Dunlop Sport Maxx

Grips the most important thing but if anyone know what kind of millage they normally last for also would help.

[MadMaxHSV]

Used Michelin Pilot Sport 2's on my old M3 which were great, fair bit of track and sprint work with them. But my perspective was from a handling point of view rather than straight line grip, held nicely when cornerning and let go progressively when on the limit. Pretty sure I got at least 15k miles off my rears. Obviously type of usage would effect how long they last and I had a meagre 320bhp back then

[madmunky]

Cheers Piers,

After a bit of reading the michelins seem like the better option. Hope they grip well at santa pod

[crisisjez]

Ping Harryoz a mail mate, he runs them

[madmunky]

Yeah but I think HarryOZ will have issues with any make of tyre and grip

[Black VXR]

You get what you pay for PS2's are the best!

[the_ferret82]

i have Dunlop Sport Maxx on my ro. standard power currently but have no issues car handles well.

[MyM8V8]

the_ferret82 said:

i have Dunlop Sport Maxx on my ro. standard power currently but have no issues car handles well.

Chris. These are a good tyre but a bit on the hard side. I've given then a tough time with burnouts and they hold up well. That's not a good sign for grip on the track.

[tiler]

I have used dunlop sport maxx on my old monaro 600bhp
and on all vxr8 i have had the carbon 650 bhp and the white one
at the mo. Never had problem on any of the above.
I any thing the handles better in the cold and wet.

[madmunky]

Cheers everyone for the replies, Im going with the Michelin Pilot Sport being fitted in the morning so hopefully help with SupraPOD

Gareth, You ever tried them on the strip?

[ringram]

Dude if you wanted tyres for track and street you should have gone with the toyo's

[MyM8V8]

madmunky said:

Cheers everyone for the replies, Im going with the Michelin Pilot Sport being fitted in the morning so hopefully help with SupraPOD

Gareth, You ever tried them on the strip?

Yes that's what my above comment were. I think they are a good alrounder, but I'd choose something softer for the track. Mine gripped better with P zeros' but they don't last long.

I think by the sound of it, the PS's should be OK although I can't talk from experience.

[madmunky]

ringram said:

Dude if you wanted tyres for track and street you should have gone with the toyo's

Toyos dont do a R888 for 20" wheels though

[Bonnie and Clyde]

MyM8V8 said:

madmunky said:

Cheers everyone for the replies, Im going with the Michelin Pilot Sport being fitted in the morning so hopefully help with SupraPOD

Gareth, You ever tried them on the strip?

Yes that's what my above comment were. I think they are a good alrounder, but I'd choose something softer for the track. Mine gripped better with P zeros' but they don't last long.

I think by the sound of it, the PS's should be OK although I can't talk from experience.

Gareth seriously i doubt any tyres would last five mins the way you drive

[Mystvxr]

madmunky said:

ringram said:

Dude if you wanted tyres for track and street you should have gone with the toyo's

Toyos dont do a R888 for 20" wheels though

The profile would be just too low for good grip on 20's. My 888's on 19's are 295 30's and that's a bit low imo.

[kiwifraser]

MyM8V8 said:

These are a good tyre but a bit on the hard side. I've given them a tough time with burnouts

no real surprise there, especially on YOUR beast ute just what we all like to hear and see too

[Harryoz]

madmunky said:

Yeah but I think HarryOZ will have issues with any make of tyre and grip

The Michelin's have been good. Good wear, grip and overall all rounder.

[madmunky]

Tyres are now on, they are so much wider than the old ones I think one side also rubs a little when going over large speed bumps but i'll see if Roger can adjust them a little

Get them nice a run in for the 8th

[MyM8V8]

madmunky said:

Tyres are now on, they are so much wider than the old ones I think one side also rubs a little when going over large speed bumps but i'll see if Roger can adjust them a little

Get them nice a run in for the 8th

My predicton: Less.3s at Shakeys. Pod is uphill and has always been slower for me!!!

[madmunky]

If I can get in the 12's ill be happy