Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's on the way....

Jazzer The Cat · 09-11-2007, 07:18 PM

Just wanted to spread a little luv for the new VIXN rubbers goin' on this Thursday. My Goodyear f1 GS-D3 fronts are dead on both inside, outside and across the middle

and I can't understand why

Going with 275/35's front and 295/30's rear. If anyone has been riding on them, would appreciate a little f/b on their performance. I have alot of life left on my Goodyear F1 GS-D3 285/30's in rear, so if someone has interest, PM me if you have a use for them otherwise I will hit up the parts for sale dept. of MF's

The Jaz

mills281e · 09-11-2007, 07:34 PM

Strong work Jazzer[sm=icon_rock.gif]! You know my thoughts on PS2's.....mine ride, handle andsurprisingly hookgreat for a performance tire.I don't think you will be disappointed when you get them on.

Give us your honest, no-holds barred assessment of them when you get a chance to test them though......would be nice to get some feedback from someone who has previous experience with Goodyear F1's.

PolkThug · 09-11-2007, 07:43 PM

Not bad, they should grip a little better than the F1 GS-D3's. If you want an even softer tire for less $$$, check out the Falken Azenis RT-615's.

Jazzer The Cat · 09-11-2007, 09:40 PM

Thanks, Polkster

I checked and do not make a 285/30 only a 315/30 and is not approved for 10" wheels and would be too large anyway with Saleen off-set in rear. I have heard good things about the PS2's and wanted to go with Sport Cups butseveral issues make them too expensive to run for DD. They are at 80 treadwear which is excellent for traction, but very hard on wallet. Would run me about$350 per tire (I thinkI was quoted for fronts)every 8 months I figure the way I drive them

Only 6/32" depth of treads. Most tires are at 11/32" so approx 1/2 the life before I even get them installed!

I wanted to just get fronts as my rears have plenty of life left (not enough burn-outs, I guess [&o]) But there is a nation-wide shortage on F1's right now, and will not risklosing iton a corner for the pro-rated cost lost for replacing rear tires along with fronts.

Thanks for input. Will give y'all the "twisty's test"ASAP [8D]

The Jazzer hankerin' for a fixin' of the backroads

PolkThug · 09-11-2007, 10:04 PM

You said in the top post you wanted 275/35's. You flip floppin on me?

Jazzer The Cat · 09-11-2007, 10:55 PM

Quote:

ORIGINAL: PolkThug

You said in the top post you wanted 275/35's. You flip floppin on me?

Oopsy! didn't make that very clear. Falkens don't come in 285/30 seriesfor rear. Only make 315/30's and that would be too large for my well [&o]

Jaz

eviligloo · 09-17-2007, 10:24 AM

Compared to my old Parelli P7000's, the PS2 is a nicer tire. Better grip and smoother ride.

...plus the tread pattern looks cooler.

Jazzer The Cat · 10-01-2007, 08:11 PM

OK, had a couple weeks to run the PS2's and as per mills request, here is a little review. Not only did I have the tires installed, but had some additional caster applied to the struts so some of this review may be skewed by the front-end work.
The tiresare quite stickyand hold the roadbetter on hard cornering[sm=icon_rock.gif]Mucheasier to steer car as the Michelins don't mind changing direction and asThe gloo mentioned, a smother ride than my Eagles.I didn't realize it, but the Eagle F1's don't like to turn, but seem to "fight" for a continuing straight line (maybe the Polkster should run them

). Not sure how to describe it, but the F1's seem to "crawl" laterally when cornering and the car would creep toward the lines.This will not do, asThe Jazzerdoes NOT cross lines unless an obstruction or pot-hole is between the VIXNand a smooth line.The Michelins have a nicer treadwear of 220 compared with the Eagles running at 280 so I expected some nicer cornering and have been happy so far.

I will continue my quest for the day when I can cross the entire country via the backroad!

Jaz

EDIT: Two things I forgot to mention that contribute to better handling. First I installed 1/2" spacers on each rear wheel. This brought the tires just short of even with fenders. This is a much better look and fits fender welllike a set of 315's would on 10.5" rims. When this was done, I was able to see how far my axle was out of alignment, 3/8". I lifted the car back up and let axle hang and adjusted pan-hard and corrected issue. I also installed a new set of Moroso extra-strength and longer lug-bolts. I had to cut 1/2" off of each bolt (just the unthreaded starter portion)and add a small spacer washeron back side of axle as well as file down knurls to work. Was a b***ch to figure out, but came up with an nice way to install without messing with bolt head or ABS sensor gear.

If anyone wants to add spacers, PM me and will give you some great instructions.

The Cat dÃº Jazzee

Jazzer The Cat · 10-02-2007, 11:46 PM

Oh, I forgot to mention the most obvious way to tell they hold the road better. The galpal asked me if I would "S-L-O-W D-O-W-N" when I was cruising back from Clearlake over HWY 29. She has NEVER done that before![&o]

Here is a pic of section [8D]

Jazzer

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mills281e · 10-03-2007, 03:57 PM

Holy mackerel....Jazzer is officially thewheel, tireand suspension ninja [:-]! Good to hear the Pilots are working out for you. Knew you wouldn't be disappointed.