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Title: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 May 2015, 22:41:34
http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/michelin/pilot-super-sport/245-40-zr18-97y-79858

Come highly recommended on Hsv.uk for vxr8 and more importantly the Monaro which is allegedly more closely related to the omega.

We'll see. :)
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: Broomies Mate on 09 May 2015, 22:48:32
Where;s Cem when you need him?  :D
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 May 2015, 22:50:28
Who? Oh Mr Winter tyres ::)
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: Vamps on 10 May 2015, 00:12:13
Just ordered 4 of these, need to get my front winter tyres off, and replace the rear........ ::) ::)

http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/goodyear/efficientgrip-performance/225/50/R17/W/98/m?returnurl=%2forder%2ftyres%3f&tyre=32048674
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 May 2015, 00:39:22
Oh MIKE! ::) ;D
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 May 2015, 01:17:31
Just ordered 4 of these, need to get my front winter tyres off, and replace the rear........ ::) ::)

http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/goodyear/efficientgrip-performance/225/50/R17/W/98/m?returnurl=%2forder%2ftyres%3f&tyre=32048674
Hopefully it will be a dry summer :-X
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: Vamps on 10 May 2015, 01:34:45
Just ordered 4 of these, need to get my front winter tyres off, and replace the rear........ ::) ::)

http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/goodyear/efficientgrip-performance/225/50/R17/W/98/m?returnurl=%2forder%2ftyres%3f&tyre=32048674
Hopefully it will be a dry summer :-X
A rated in the wet........... :y :y
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: Vamps on 10 May 2015, 01:36:58
Oh MIKE! ::) ;D

OK what would you recommend for a front wheel drive car then? Not yet pressed the button........ ;) ;)
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 May 2015, 01:52:59
Oh MIKE! ::) ;D

OK what would you recommend for a front wheel drive car then? Not yet pressed the button........ ;) ;)
Well not bloody winter tyres, Michael!

....I thinks that's safe to say ;D
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 May 2015, 01:54:52
Just ordered 4 of these, need to get my front winter tyres off, and replace the rear........ ::) ::)

http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/goodyear/efficientgrip-performance/225/50/R17/W/98/m?returnurl=%2forder%2ftyres%3f&tyre=32048674
Hopefully it will be a dry summer :-X
A rated in the wet........... :y :y
My last plod came with them fitted and wheels were very quickly swapped with a spare set shod with Runway Enduros... wouldn't voluntarily fit them again :-\
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: Vamps on 10 May 2015, 02:00:04
Oh MIKE! ::) ;D

OK what would you recommend for a front wheel drive car then? Not yet pressed the button........ ;) ;)
Well not bloody winter tyres, Michael!

....I thinks that's safe to say ;D

They are not winter tyres.............. ??? ???
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: Vamps on 10 May 2015, 02:01:41
Perhaps I should of asked on the Honda Forum, might have got a response in a few days......... :D :D
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 May 2015, 02:32:35
Perhaps I should of asked on the Honda Forum, might have got a response in a few days......... :D :D
If you've already ordered them, it's a bit late for recommendations... ;D
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: Vamps on 10 May 2015, 02:44:22
Perhaps I should of asked on the Honda Forum, might have got a response in a few days......... :D :D
If you've already ordered them, it's a bit late for recommendations... ;D

Not pressed the final button yet, seen something on the tv that suggested that you went to the wall, without pressing the final button; likely hood of additional discounts if you hang on................ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 May 2015, 07:12:52
Oh MIKE! ::) ;D

OK what would you recommend for a front wheel drive car then? Not yet pressed the button........ ;) ;)
Well not bloody winter tyres, Michael!

....I thinks that's safe to say ;D

They are not winter tyres.............. ??? ???

Clearly I refer to the fact that you say you still have cems favourites fitted. In May. Although, as your oop North and it probably still gets down to below 7c at 4am at times up there, then that's probably all fine. ::) :y
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 May 2015, 09:41:33
Back to original point ::)

Ignoring the obvious suspension deficiencies on the black estate, that has the Michelin PS3s fitted, albeit 235/40/18, no complaints thus far, but have only done 800 miles or so in it :-\
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 May 2015, 12:45:41
There are some Michelin traits that put people off. Longevity in grip level being the main one. Along with cost, partly negated by the price from this particular supplier, but plus fitting of course.

There are some reports that this specific model doesn't hold its grip level since the same time last year having done minimal miles since. 1000 or so.  Something sort of touched on here with more durable models.

But we'll give them a go and see what happens. :)
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 May 2015, 12:47:04
Oh, to add, na in 235 it seems. Still listed on the Michelin web site but no longer available.

245 are it seems. Unless I get an email Monday morning.
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: TheBoy on 11 May 2015, 17:36:48
The pic on the site implies they start out life as clown tyres  ???

As with everything though, a full life report is needed, so someone has to try them.
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 May 2015, 18:57:06
Indeed, first impressions in a week or two. ;)
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: SMD on 11 May 2015, 19:07:30
Will they be going on the front axle?
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 May 2015, 19:08:21
Aaeye! :y
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: aaronjb on 11 May 2015, 20:41:32
I have PS3s on the M3.. they're a bit tramliney but at least part of that is suspension setup in my case (especially as I've noticed the NSF is a bit bald on the outside!). Bags of grip, though - certainly more grip than I have balls.
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: The Sheriff on 11 May 2015, 20:50:32
What fickin difference does it make when you spend half your time dodging potholes? The roads in places up here are almost undriveable.
Title: Re: Just ordered 2 of these
Post by: SMD on 13 May 2015, 23:04:49
Aaeye! :y

Look forward to hearing/reading your thoughts. Would come in useful when I'm back in an Omega!