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Re: Michelin Supersports
« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2011, 09:06:38 pm »
what they like in the wet Chris?

No idea yet buddy, i try not to drive the car in the wet  :grin: :grin:
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Re: Michelin Supersports
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2011, 10:35:49 pm »
No doubt they are good as a fast road tyre, but i have them in 235/35-19" and compared to the Toyo R1R that i have in 225/40-18" i don't find them to have as much straight line grip as the Toyo's. So for a FWD car compared to 4wd i would still take the Toyo's over the Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
Thatt being said in 19" where the Toyo's aren't available i would still take the super sports over the competitors.
When i reflect over the reviews i have read, the cars that are used are mostly RWD, and they have a totally different weight transfer to the power wheels so they might shine more when used on those types of cars.
I will attend a track day next friday and as my new (used) TD PR 1.2 that will have the Toyo's fitted aren't ready yet i will attend on the 19" SS's so will let you guys know how i find them on track.  :happy2:   :drinking:

The R1Rs will ultimately be superior on track once warmed up, but the PSS grips from cold, so for the occasional track worry these tyres are mega!