Pilot Cup Sport Tires - Excessive Flats?

[astrayelmgod]

Hi --

I've been running Michelin Pilot Cup Sport 2 tires, and I've had three flats in 6+ years and 60K miles. That's probably about as many as I've had on all my previous cars, put together.

Anyone else have this problem?

I got them for autocross, but I'm not doing much of that anymore. Any suggestions for regular driving, plus canyons and stuff?

[husker boxster]

SC2s when new are half worn out - 4/32 of tread vs 7 or 9/32 for other tires. Objects you run over might just stick in a tread block of a "regular" tire but puncture your SC2 because of the thin tread block.

And if you've gotten 60K mi out of them, congratulations. That may be a record. They're basically gumball qualifying tires not designed for longevity.

[astrayelmgod]

No, no. 60K miles on the car. I'm not sure how many on this tire. 15K feels about right.

Thanks for the advice.

[Robert986]

On my third set SC2, get around 6k miles from them, no flats yet.

[jaykay]

I went with Pilot Super Sports for more all around performance. Great ride and traction but I don’t think they would last long on the track. I believe the New tire specification for the Carrera GT calls for them