Pilot Super Sport vs PS2s qualitative & track times
#16
Rennlist Member
The problem with most of the tire reviews is someone will replace their current tires - that are worn down to the cords - and then proclaim how wonderful the new tire is compared to what they had. ****, anything round is gonna be better.
I was interested in the PSS and was hoping they would be much better than the PS2. Was even prepared to take off my RE-11's (that have LOTS of tread left) just to get a more fair comparison. I could be wrong but I don't think the PSS will be anywhere close to the RE-11 in perf.
I wish bridgestone could figure out a way to take some damn weight off the RE-11. It is a great street tire.
I was interested in the PSS and was hoping they would be much better than the PS2. Was even prepared to take off my RE-11's (that have LOTS of tread left) just to get a more fair comparison. I could be wrong but I don't think the PSS will be anywhere close to the RE-11 in perf.
I wish bridgestone could figure out a way to take some damn weight off the RE-11. It is a great street tire.
#17
Rennlist Member
Can you review how you prepped the new tires? Do you have a break-in procedure? Or just the DD miles between installing and getting to the track? It sounds like you planned them as track tires, but not primarily, so I don't suppose you shaved them. Would you give us an update when you've got a few thousand on them and the tread is down to 60% or so?
Gary
Gary
#18
Pro
Thread Starter
Thanks all,
I'll try going from 38->36 or so hot for the rears next time. I am guessing it should be fine for the SS as they are supposed to have a better sidewall. But, when I dropped to those pressures on the PS2s I was getting some roll over problems on the out lap until the temp built up. That is why I didn't feel too comfortable going below 38 hot.
I'll try going from 38->36 or so hot for the rears next time. I am guessing it should be fine for the SS as they are supposed to have a better sidewall. But, when I dropped to those pressures on the PS2s I was getting some roll over problems on the out lap until the temp built up. That is why I didn't feel too comfortable going below 38 hot.
#19
Race Director
Thanks all,
I'll try going from 38->36 or so hot for the rears next time. I am guessing it should be fine for the SS as they are supposed to have a better sidewall. But, when I dropped to those pressures on the PS2s I was getting some roll over problems on the out lap until the temp built up. That is why I didn't feel too comfortable going below 38 hot.
I'll try going from 38->36 or so hot for the rears next time. I am guessing it should be fine for the SS as they are supposed to have a better sidewall. But, when I dropped to those pressures on the PS2s I was getting some roll over problems on the out lap until the temp built up. That is why I didn't feel too comfortable going below 38 hot.
#20
Pro
Thread Starter
Thanks. I have GT3 control arms and with shiims I am running -2.3 up front and -1.8 in the back. I'll drop down slowly to see if the SS's sidewalls can take it.