285/35ZR18
03-31-2012, 09:12 PM
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285/35ZR18
I'm interested in MICHELIN pilot super sport. But, there is no size for my 2004 GT3. 
Is it available to fit 285/35ZR 18 instead of 295/30ZR 18?
Is it available to fit 285/35ZR 18 instead of 295/30ZR 18?
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04-04-2012, 07:54 PM
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A 285/35 would have a bigger overall tire diameter than a 295/30 - about 3.5% bigger. Would you expect the extra grip of the MPSS compound compared to PS2 to offset the narrower contact patch?
04-04-2012, 08:44 PM
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The pss has a lot of advantages over the ps2. I wouldn't be too worried about the 10mm less width, more the increase in diameter.
The pss has a lot of advantages over the ps2. I wouldn't be too worried about the 10mm less width, more the increase in diameter.
04-05-2012, 10:00 AM
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Thank you comments.
I guess that 285/35 MPSS have advantage than 295/30 MPS2. (It is very important point for me that MPSS and MPS2 does not have rotatory direction designation.)
I'm afraid that 285/35 MPSS may contact with the running Gear or body at the time of the maximum acceleration or hard turn.
I guess that 285/35 MPSS have advantage than 295/30 MPS2. (It is very important point for me that MPSS and MPS2 does not have rotatory direction designation.)
I'm afraid that 285/35 MPSS may contact with the running Gear or body at the time of the maximum acceleration or hard turn.
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04-05-2012, 12:15 PM
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I was at Michelin 2 weeks ago, unfortunately the wider 18" sizes currently on the horizon for the PSS as they are not being requested by the OE's. The manufactures are requesting larger wheels and tires for the new releases and those are taking first priority. You'll likely be better off going to a 19" wheel setup for better sizing than go with an incorrect aspect ratio.
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06-01-2012, 11:34 AM
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06-01-2012, 01:35 PM
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I think they're fine. I'm running the ps2s the po had installed. Tire rack does comparisons though, so I'd read their review.
With that being said, I'd rather run pss. They're incredible on my z4.
With that being said, I'd rather run pss. They're incredible on my z4.
06-01-2012, 01:38 PM
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