Thoughts on Michelin Super Sport/Pilot Sport

[svink32]

You can get 295/35 tires mounted on 9.5" wide wheels, but it's not recommended. 295/35 tires really should be on wheels that are at least 10" wide (better yet, on 10.5" which is the "measuring width" for that size).


Norm

Understood. Looks like I’m likely back to the Toyo’s since they are available in 285’s

 

[L8APEX]

I run supersports on my 20" Velgen VMB7s, staggered setup. They dont like temps below 60*F and nothing short of drag tires will hook with the power I put down but they are much harder to get to spin on the highways. Cornering and other lateral grip is fantastic. They do really well in the rain as well, but are crap in even a dusting of snow. They dont make supersports anymore, so the ones you find might be a few years old (if you can find them), but the Pilot sports are their successor. I have 265 30 20 up front and the Ferrari spec 295 30 20 in the rear that are actually wider than the 305 nittos I used to run on the lightning. It's hard to tell but in the rear the outside edge of the tire is parallel/ slightly inside the fender lip.

 

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I run supersports on my 20" Velgen VMB7s, staggered setup. They dont like temps below 60*F and nothing short of drag tires will hook with the power I put down but they are much harder to get to spin on the highways. Cornering and other lateral grip is fantastic. They do really well in the rain as well, but are crap in even a dusting of snow. They dont make supersports anymore, so the ones you find might be a few years old (if you can find them), but the Pilot sports are their successor. I have 265 30 20 up front and the Ferrari spec 295 30 20 in the rear that are actually wider than the 305 nittos I used to run on the lightning. It's hard to tell but in the rear the outside edge of the tire is parallel/ slightly inside the fender lip.

Wow great looking car L8! I’m partial but I love any color blue- my 2011 Shelby is Kona blue. Thanks for your input as well. My dealer was able to find the Michelin’s but I ended up going with toyo r888r’s all the way around. Had to order the fronts thru a Discount tire locally and the rears are back ordered thru the dealer. Hoping to get all 4 in within 1-2 Weeks but I’m
Not holding my breath.

 

[L8APEX]

Let me know how they hook for you! I might get some for the stockers for track days as I dont want to destroy my Michelin's that are rated for 40k miles.
Thank you, It's my baby, and I'm a sucker for blue. Deep impact remined me alot of Sonic Blue Like my Lightning, so I was sold. Custom ordered her in March of '14 (love glass roofs)
I keep it looking fairly stock, with mods that look factory (for the most part) even though it's not. Lots of little touches.
I got all of mine through discount Tire, and got the certificates. Took a few days to find them all and get them shipped to my location but they are perfect for my driving habits. High speed touring, and playing with friends on cruises. My car is now just very stiff, no matter the tire. But they soak up bumps better than the stock 19's with some used all seasons I'm running as I've had to use her as a daily since october.

 

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Let me know how they hook for you! I might get some for the stockers for track days as I dont want to destroy my Michelin's that are rated for 40k miles.
Thank you, It's my baby, and I'm a sucker for blue. Deep impact remined me alot of Sonic Blue Like my Lightning, so I was sold. Custom ordered her in March of '14 (love glass roofs)
I keep it looking fairly stock, with mods that look factory (for the most part) even though it's not. Lots of little touches.
I got all of mine through discount Tire, and got the certificates. Took a few days to find them all and get them shipped to my location but they are perfect for my driving habits. High speed touring, and playing with friends on cruises. My car is now just very stiff, no matter the tire. But they soak up bumps better than the stock 19's with some used all seasons I'm running as I've had to use her as a daily since october.

Dude that is a clean looking car and I love how you went with the stock appearances- man that is a spotless engine bay! I also love the glass roof- couldn't find one when I was searching, beautiful car my friend. Be nice to those cars around there who think its a stock 5.0!!!