Finally Pilot Super Sport 225/40-18

[tony_danza]

My PS Cups were 88Y if I remember correctly - no issues running them on track.

I think the stiffer sidewall compensates, although I'd not be willing to test this theory with a cheap tyre.

[rich83]

So mike... in your opinion. Should i get another pair of F1v2 or get some of these and whack them on the front? (ive got F1v2 all round at the moment.)

[tony_danza]

If the insurance say it's ok, I'd go PSS, I would check with them though. It's less of an issue to me, as I have a BMW and those specs are correct.

[gazbutS3]

we've had this discussion before  at least twice

I've had PS2's on my CK's in 225/35/19 88Y with no running issues at all for what its worth

[rich83]

we've had this discussion before  at least twice

I've had PS2's on my CK's in 225/35/19 88Y with no running issues at all for what its worth

Sorry to go over old ground.... must have missed that thread. 

Thanks for the information.... ill probably try these then! 

[gazbutS3]

we've had this discussion before  at least twice

I've had PS2's on my CK's in 225/35/19 88Y with no running issues at all for what its worth

Sorry to go over old ground.... must have missed that thread. 

Thanks for the information.... ill probably try these then! 

no worries mate I'm not saying its right or wrong to use 88Y's, just that I have been using them for the last 2 years with no issues 

I did wonder about ringing Rimstyle who supplied them knowing what car they were for, and see what their thoughts were

[Eccie]

Guys, I think you need to think long and hard about lowering your tyre index without supporting information from VW, you are just asking for trouble from your insurer if you cannot justify your rational with hard evidence.

On my Audi A4 I went from a load index of 95 XL to 94 XL when I fitted winter tyres last winter, Audi UK couldn’t give me a definitive answer when I emailed them (maybe I got the wrong person or dept.) A local dealer helped out; interestingly the Audi website now have a useful online tyre configurator http://www.audi.co.uk/owners-area/audi-tyres/online-quotation.html that shows different spec’s depending on wheel size/tyre size (which I think is similar to what the dealer used to confirm my tyres were suitable)

My car came with 235/40 R18 95Y summer tyres. However, If I drop to 17” it recommends 235/45 R17 93W but also recommends a load index of 94W on a couple of brands (because I was fitting winter tyres I went with a slightly thinner tyre 225 which is good practice and allows for snow chains to be fitted)

If I drop to 16” it recommends 205/55 R16 91V but also 215/55 R16 93V (for the wider tyre) If I drop to 15”  (not sure they’ll fit over the brakes?) it recommends 195/65 R15 91H but also 205/65 R15 95H (wider tyre)

So there is variance on the load index issue; that said it appears to increase as the width of the tyre increases, I’m happy with the information I’ve got from Audi that I can safely run a 225/45 R17 94 winter tyre on my Audi A4.

I just think you’ll have a battle on your hands with any insurer trying to convince them that using a lower Load index of 88 instead of 92 on your golf Gti/Ed30 when the width of tyre and size of wheel, are not being altered.

[rich83]

Hmm... i get what you are saying.

 Why dont they offer these tyres  in higher load index?

[Beddie]

Hmm... i get what you are saying.

 Why dont they offer these tyres  in higher load index?

They are available in 225/40/18 92Y XL in the USA, my many emails to Michelin enquiring about the release of this size and load rating in the UK was answered with a gallic shrug and a 'non' due to the limited market and sales they expect in this size... 

[rich83]

whut??? after 205 55 16... 225 40 18 are probably the most common size.   

[sub39h]

Hmm... i get what you are saying.

 Why dont they offer these tyres  in higher load index?

They are available in 225/40/18 92Y XL in the USA, my many emails to Michelin enquiring about the release of this size and load rating in the UK was answered with a gallic shrug and a 'non' due to the limited market and sales they expect in this size... 

Maybe a petition from the forum and other forums would demonstrate an interest and they would consider it?

[rich83]

Well i just commented on Michelins FB page https://www.facebook.com/MichelinUK so find my comment and like it and add your own comment! 

[the bruce]

 

We want:

- 225/45 R17 91Y
- 235/45 R17 93Y
- 225/40 R18 92Y
- 235/40 R18 93Y
- 225/35 R19 88Y or if possible higher

From what I remember they already make the PSS in 235/35 R19.

I know about other forums debating the same. Nobody does understand the policy
of Michelin Europe.
Surprisingly they make some thses sizes in their french factory. See at tirerack.com,
they list the country of origin for every size.

 

[rllmuk]

Incredible that they aren't producing 225/40/18. It might have tempted me away from the F1 Assym 2...

[berg]

I spoke to Camskill and they suggested the 225/40/18/92 WOULD be available in Spring 2013.....