Press Release: Michelin Pilot Super Sport January 2011
11-26-2010, 09:10 PM
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They seem to grip great in the video, but it is also easy to fool everyone and make it seem better by playing with the tire pressures and alignment.
How are we supposed to know both cars have the same alignment and PSI setup?
How are we supposed to know both cars have the same alignment and PSI setup?
11-26-2010, 09:25 PM
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Their development Partner is Porsche, BMW M, Mercedes AMG, Ferrari, Alpina etc etc.
I am sure those development partner will not want to part of a "fixed" test.
Further more, the performance of those car depend a lot on the tires it came from the factory as standard equipment.
For example, The GT3 RS will not perform as good as it's current statistic if not equipped with the Pilot Sport Cup.
The more appropriate example is Ferrari F599 GTO
which can choose from many different brand and type of tire, but they end up choosing this new Pilot Super Sport.
I am sure Ferrari would not risk their performance figures on their current flagship by choosing an inferior tires for the standard equipment.
11-27-2010, 11:30 AM
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Damon,
At a minimum IMHO
we need 235/40 and 245/40 18 front & rear 295/30 18 315/30 18 335/30 18 for the 996 GT3/GT2/TT/C4S etc. These sizes are also good for the ZO6. The 997 boys would love a 305/35 or 315/35 18.Add 275/35 18 Vette/Viper front and E46M3 rear.
Peter
Last edited by 85Gold; 11-28-2010 at 04:12 PM. Reason: Add sizes
11-27-2010, 11:34 AM
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Michelin is known for world class reputation.
Their development Partner is Porsche, BMW M, Mercedes AMG, Ferrari, Alpina etc etc.
I am sure those development partner will not want to part of a "fixed" test.
Further more, the performance of those car depend a lot on the tires it came from the factory as standard equipment.
For example, The GT3 RS will not perform as good as it's current statistic if not equipped with the Pilot Sport Cup.
The more appropriate example is Ferrari F599 GTO
which can choose from many different brand and type of tire, but they end up choosing this new Pilot Super Sport.
I am sure Ferrari would not risk their performance figures on their current flagship by choosing an inferior tires for the standard equipment.
Their development Partner is Porsche, BMW M, Mercedes AMG, Ferrari, Alpina etc etc.
I am sure those development partner will not want to part of a "fixed" test.
Further more, the performance of those car depend a lot on the tires it came from the factory as standard equipment.
For example, The GT3 RS will not perform as good as it's current statistic if not equipped with the Pilot Sport Cup.
The more appropriate example is Ferrari F599 GTO
which can choose from many different brand and type of tire, but they end up choosing this new Pilot Super Sport.
I am sure Ferrari would not risk their performance figures on their current flagship by choosing an inferior tires for the standard equipment.
Gaining 5 seconds in a small track like that is amazing! Especially since the new Super Sport will be a street tire. Just seemed unrealistic...
11-27-2010, 11:48 AM
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11-27-2010, 02:27 PM
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11-29-2010, 05:03 PM
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Damon, how about adding the 235/35ZR19 in 87Y (load index) for the Carrera 997's front tire. The above list show this size with a load index of 91Y (for front turbo S). 91Y is too stiff for 2 wheel drive Carrera's front end!
11-30-2010, 06:21 PM
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11-30-2010, 06:33 PM
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N spec Porsche homologated sizes will begin to appear in 2011 as Porsche and Michelin complete the necessary work. Expect to see these on 911s and probably Panamera/Boxster/Cayenne also ...
12-01-2010, 02:31 AM
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12-01-2010, 12:44 PM
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