HELP!!...Time for new Tires!!

[black_box]

Pro tip:

Tire Rack will honor Michelin's "Promise Plan" mileage warranty on the Pilot Super Sports for 15k miles. They are the only manufacturer to have a warranty like this.

I have twice now gotten a check for approx 65% of my total tire cost after roasting a set of rears in 5-6k miles (they didn't even ask whether it was tracked when buying replacements.

The PSS is a totally top-of-the-line tire for high performance street and light track/AX use, and is the best I've ever driven in the rain. It does not seem to wear nearly as long on my cars as the treadwear rating would indicate (undriveable in rain after 6k on rears).

[Truviking]

Thanks for the input guys, I am getting closer to making a decision. I think I am going to go with the Hankook V12's. I can get a set for the 18 inch option for $692 delivered.

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by Truviking

Thanks for the input guys, I am getting closer to making a decision. I think I am going to go with the Hankook V12's. I can get a set for the 18 inch option for $692 delivered.

When I was looking last year, I narrowed it down to the Michelin PSS's and the Hankook V12's. I ended up with the Michelin's and am very happy. They were a bit more, but not much. I purchased them at Discount Tire. The V12's get good reviews from the press and on here, so I am sure you will be happy

[F1GP]

I picked up a set of the V12's last year. FWIW my rears were pretty bald after 5 months (Jun-Oct) of spirited driving on country roads ~5000 miles. Fronts are still in good shape. The tires had no track time, no burnouts, and no drifts. Grip was good, but I'm not happy about the tread wear. I was able to get two seasons out of my last set of Toyo's. What mileage are you guys getting out of your rear Michelin PSS's?

[Truviking]

Originally Posted by F1GP

I picked up a set of the V12's last year. FWIW my rears were pretty bald after 5 months (Jun-Oct) of spirited driving on country roads ~5000 miles. Fronts are still in good shape. The tires had no track time, no burnouts, and no drifts. Grip was good, but I'm not happy about the tread wear. I was able to get two seasons out of my last set of Toyo's. What mileage are you guys getting out of your rear Michelin PSS's?

Good question F1GP...I also drive like you and treadwear is pretty important. I really don't want to be replacing tires every year.

[steved0x]

I have heard a lot of good things about the PSS, but unfortunately they don't seem to make a 255/40/17 to fit the rears of the 17" Boxster wheel. The more expensive PS2 does come in that size, but the mileage warranty is less, and I thought I had read somewhere that the PS2 was an older technology than the PSS.

Originally Posted by black_box

Pro tip:

Tire Rack will honor Michelin's "Promise Plan" mileage warranty on the Pilot Super Sports for 15k miles. They are the only manufacturer to have a warranty like this.

I have twice now gotten a check for approx 65% of my total tire cost after roasting a set of rears in 5-6k miles (they didn't even ask whether it was tracked when buying replacements.

The PSS is a totally top-of-the-line tire for high performance street and light track/AX use, and is the best I've ever driven in the rain. It does not seem to wear nearly as long on my cars as the treadwear rating would indicate (undriveable in rain after 6k on rears).