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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #30 on: January 02, 2014, 11:42:40 pm »
Decision made....

Michelin Pilot Supersports  :happy2:



Any one a previous user/abuser?

Outstanding choice  :happy2:

Yes been using them in 225/35/19, you won't be disappointed  :driver:

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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #31 on: January 03, 2014, 04:37:17 pm »
I rate the GY ASY2, particularly in the wet although I am interested in the Pilot Super Sport which appears highly regarded.

For 235/35/19 fitment, GY ASY2 £183 per corner vs £212 per corner on Black Circles as of today (Fitted).

Surely in the wet they will be worse than the Eagle..

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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #32 on: January 04, 2014, 11:40:33 am »
The super sport is a summer tyre mainly designed for dry conditions. I have the PS3 fitted as they have better wet handling and braking than the Super Sports. In Britain we have more wet/damp weather than dry so I make sure I buy tyres to suit. These super sticky sports are okay but get some rain and you might as well have fitted budget tyres from the level of grip you wont have.
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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #33 on: January 05, 2014, 08:10:31 am »
The super sport is a summer tyre mainly designed for dry conditions. I have the PS3 fitted as they have better wet handling and braking than the Super Sports. In Britain we have more wet/damp weather than dry so I make sure I buy tyres to suit. These super sticky sports are okay but get some rain and you might as well have fitted budget tyres from the level of grip you wont have.


Michelin claim the SS will out perform the PS2 in the wet.


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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #34 on: January 05, 2014, 08:12:55 am »
These super sticky sports are okay but get some rain and you might as well have fitted budget tyres from the level of grip you wont have.

It's complete nonsense that there no good in the wet, I've ran lots of tyres and these are by far the best in both dry AND wet
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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #35 on: January 05, 2014, 09:36:42 am »
GYF1v2 are pretty good in the damp...

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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #36 on: January 05, 2014, 09:55:28 am »
GYF1v2 are pretty good in the damp...

They are Rich, there very good in fairness, but have too say I find the super sports better...

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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #37 on: January 08, 2014, 01:48:04 am »
These super sticky sports are okay but get some rain and you might as well have fitted budget tyres from the level of grip you wont have.

It's complete nonsense that there no good in the wet, I've ran lots of tyres and these are by far the best in both dry AND wet

I'm going from my friends Lotus Exige having them fitted and various reviews saying they have poor performance in the wet. The Super Sports may have better wet handling but it isn't as good as an all season tyre, which are designed to drive better in the wet and damp. In the dry the super sports are fantastic but in the wet were very slippy and didn't inspire confidence in my friends Exige. There were no issues with the car as it had been set up correctly.
The Super Sports are classed as a summer tyre and when they designed them didn't have wet running at the forefront of the design. I cant find the article I read about them on line about the design stage of the tyres. If you read most independent tyre reviews they all say the same that the tyres performance is let down by its wet ability during aquaplaning and curve tests.  Thats why I opted for the PS3's as they grip well in dry and wet and out perform most other tyres in both conditions. Although not a true performance tyre like the PS2 or Super Sports, the PS3 are a fantastic tyre for the money.
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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #38 on: January 08, 2014, 08:02:51 am »
I have recently fitted a set of PS3's and I am more than happy with them. For me, it was a toss up between the PS3's or the GYF1v2's. I'm just a regular driver who doesn't push the car at all. I don't think I would be able to tell the difference between the 2 personally.

I'm glad that members are recommending decent branded performance tyres as opposed to £40 ling-long ditch finders!

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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #39 on: January 08, 2014, 08:53:33 pm »
I've got some Nankangs for sale Rich?  :pomppomp:  :grin:

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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #40 on: January 08, 2014, 10:49:25 pm »
I've got some Nankangs for sale Rich?  :pomppomp:  :grin:
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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #41 on: January 09, 2014, 12:18:36 pm »
im currently using Vredestein Ultrac Vorti... more then happy with them good in the wet too  :smiley:


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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #42 on: January 11, 2014, 08:37:12 am »
Just a heads up for the Costco members amongst us. Costco are doing the Michelin Fuel offer:

Buy 2 or more 13" to 16" Tyres  -£15 Fuel Card
Buy 2 or more 17" to 18" Tyres - £40 Fuel Card
Buy 2 or more 19" and above - £60 Fuel Card

Im not sure if you can get away with 2 purchases 2 tyres (if you need 4) to get 2 fuel cards?

Oh, They are also doing 40 Rolls of Cushelle Toilet Rolls for £9.94 inv VAT-  a bit random I know but we all use toilet roll!!

Offer runs from 13th Jan - 2nd Feb

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Re: Eurgh!....tyres!
« Reply #43 on: January 11, 2014, 04:56:12 pm »
I use £20 notes.