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Old 03-03-2011, 01:50 PM
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Default Is the dealer the only place to get the N spec Pilot Super Sports?

Tirerack has them, but not the N spec version. Does it matter?
Old 03-03-2011, 01:55 PM
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You can order them from tirerack but you have to give them your serial number to prove you need it. If you PM the tirerack guy here on rennlist he can probably hook you up.
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There are no N-spec PSS yet.
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is N spec specific Porsche?
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Originally Posted by kosmo
is N spec specific Porsche?
No N spec Pilot Super Sport, YET! They will become available in April.
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Originally Posted by kosmo
is N spec specific Porsche?
Yes. N-spec is a type of tire vetted by PAG.
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Originally Posted by alexb76
No N spec Pilot Super Sport, YET! They will become available in April.
What is your source for that date? All indications I have are that it may be later than that.
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I confirmed with Tire Rack today that N spec PSS's are not yet available and no dates are being given for when they will be.
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Originally Posted by ADias
What is your source for that date? All indications I have are that it may be later than that.
I should have been more specific, PSS will be officially released in all new sizes in April, if N-specs are released at the same time, is not known yet (at least to me).
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Oh so they are not even out yet, that answers that. Thanks for the replies guys.
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Not out yet... but probably worth the wait.
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The answer from the Michelin Man himself is:

March 04, 2011


Hello John,


Thank you for your email. We welcome the opportunity to serve you.



Thank you for your interest in the Pilot Super Sport tires for your Porsche.



At this time no announcement has been made when the N rated 19 inch tires for the Porsche will be added to this line.


We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Michelin.

It is our goal to ensure that your issue has been resolved or your question answered to your satisfaction. If we can assist you further, please respond to this email or call us at 1-800-642-4354 (toll free) between 8:00AM and 8:00PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday or between 8:30AM and 4:30PM Eastern Time on Saturday.

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I called the number you posted... just to be persnickety...
The guy that I spoke with said that no release dates are available for any PSS in our size.
He said that both non N and N spec are currently "In production"
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can anybody post here what are all available sizes tirerack has for those PSS tires in 18"?
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Originally Posted by utkinpol
can anybody post here what are all available sizes tirerack has for those PSS tires in 18"?
PSS are not yet available in sizes for Porsche.


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