Hey everyone,

Has anyone tried Michelin PSS on the front and rear after going through the factory set of tires? I'm curious if they were any better than the OEM P-Zero's. My sizes are 255/35/20 (F) and 295/30/20 (R).

If you've used Dunlop, TOYO or any other summer performance tire, I would appreciate your feedback, thanks.

 

Welcome.

There are dozens of members who have switched to the Michelin PSS, and it is the preferred tire for the F-Type among the majority. There are also numerous discussions of the comparison of the OEM PZero and PSS on this forum.

Before asking such a question, a search using "PSS" in the search field would have kept you busy reading for quite some time, and your answer would have been pretty clear.

 

Depends on what you are looking for. There aren't many companies that make 295/30/20. If you look in the owners manual, a 285/30/20 is a perfectly suitable size for a winter tire. To me, that means I can get away with a 285/30/20 for a summer tire and in that size, your choices are almost unlimited AND much cheaper

Consider this. The OEM Pirelli 295/30/20 treadwidth measures 11.5 inches. The Continental 5P in a 285/30/20 measures 11.1 inches. Why the difference? There isn't a set method in the tire industry on how to measure tires since all tires are made differently. Some tires such as the P Zeoro have a very square sidewall. Some tires including my favorite the Bridgestone Potenza S-04 have a rounded sidewall.

 

Interesting point on the tyre size/price. Do they do they in the appropriate load as well as speed rating?

 

I switched from the 19" P-Zeros to 20" PSSs while the P-Zeros were still brand new. It may have been partially due to the additional 10-20mm of width, but the PSSs are much stickier and more predictable at the limits.

 

After using up the factory P-Zeros I switched to Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Front 255/35ZR20, back 295/30ZR20 – same sizes as yours. I have been happy with the switch. I like the PSS better in normal driving where they are quieter and more comfortable I feel, better on the track, sticky yet predictable and has always allowed me to just slide the rear a foot or two in a reasonably controlled manner, and PSS handles better in wet conditions too. Also important is that they last much longer than my P-Zeros did. Only in one specific condition I would perhaps say the P-Zero is slightly better: completely flat, warm and dry road going straight as in 0-60 acceleration where P-Zero to me seems a little more sticky, almost adhesive. But this one slight advantage to the P-Zeros do not compensate for all the other more normal driving scenarios where I feel PSS comes out better. I will get PSS next time too.

 

I've tested a few combinations on the XKR. I would have to say when comparing the Pzero to the Michelin , the Michelin's will last longer yes.
I think the feel can be subjective. I personally like the feel of the Pzero tires.
Out the box, the Pzero performs amazingly. After a few track days and heat cycling the performance may fall of.
The Michelin is great for all around, while also holding up to multiple heat cycles well. The Michelin is hard to beat for the buck.
The Dunlop and Toyo's don't compare to the Michelin and Pirelli in my personal opinion.

 

Has anyone tried Pilot Sport Cup 2s in the rear?