Michelin Pilot Super Sport-let them know if you would be interested

It was time for new tires so I was again disappointed in our selection (17f 18r). I've been running Yoko ADVAN Neova AD08's which I like alot except for the tread life. I was hoping to try the Michelin Pilot Super Sport but of course the 215/40-17 isn't offered (265/35-18 is). I left an email request at their site but the response was kind of lacking. If more folks would send a request to Michelin maybe we could get them to produce our sizes. Here is the link: http://www.michelinman.com/contact-us.page

I ended up going with the Yokohama again.

pss (pun intended) they sent me a chance to win an iPad for doing an online survey after I said I wasn't perfectly happy with their response to my request.

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done did.i have pss's on my other car and love them.

mandrewz said:

I've been running Yoko ADVAN Neova AD08's which I like alot except for the tread life. I was hoping to try the Michelin Pilot Super Sport but of course the 215/40-17 isn't offered (265/35-18 is).

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Since you're looking for the Michelin Pilot Super Sport - something with better treadlife than the AD08, with excellent performance albeit not quite at the level of the AD08 - I recommend either the Kumho Ecsta LE Sport or the Pirelli P Zero Nero GT. Both are outstanding tires, and very reasonably priced, too. Both are available in 215/40-17 for the NSX front; the Kumho is available in either 255/35-18 or 265/35-18 for the rear (either of which works fine with the 215/40-17 front), the Pirelli only in 255/35-18 rear.

Ken recommended the Kumho tires to me and they are GREAT...........I've taken them through the paces and they stick very well and only once gave way a bit when the car was unloaded and grabbed really quick once the slide stopped............I'm very happy with them!!

GECKO said:

Ken recommended the Kumho tires to me and they are GREAT...........I've taken them through the paces and they stick very well and only once gave way a bit when the car was unloaded and grabbed really quick once the slide stopped............I'm very happy with them!!

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Good to hear. They are defintely reasonably priced for a set of 17/18 rims. I just ordered a set of Volk CE28N's in 17/18 so I'll be needing new tires in 215/40-17 & 255/35-18 sizes. I am debating on getting the Kumho LE's vs. spending alot more money for AD08R's or Direzza II's.

jmarksnsx said:

I am debating on getting the Kumho LE's vs. spending alot more money for AD08R's or Direzza II's.

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Keep in mind that the Kumho Ecsta LE Sport not only costs less than those two, but will probably last longer (more miles) as well, so they are a better value both ways. OTOH if you're looking for the absolute best traction and you're willing to pay more to get it, then the other two are a better choice (the LE Sport is very good, but the other two are even better). That's the trade-off, and it's up to you to decide which is more important to you.

nsxtasy said:

Keep in mind that the Kumho Ecsta LE Sport not only costs less than those two, but will probably last longer (more miles) as well, so they are a better value both ways. OTOH if you're looking for the absolute best traction and you're willing to pay more to get it, then the other two are a better choice (the LE Sport is very good, but the other two are even better). That's the trade-off, and it's up to you to decide which is more important to you.

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I have 3 months to make up my mind waiting on the Volks to be built. Based on this test are the Sumitomo's better than the LE? Thanks for your expertise.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=149

jmarksnsx said:

Based on this test are the Sumitomo's better than the LE?

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The answer is irrelevant, because the Sumitomo HTR Z III isn't available in the 215/40-17 size you need for the front.

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nsxtasy said:

The answer is irrelevant, because the Sumitomo HTR Z III isn't available in the 215/40-17 size you need for the front.

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nsxtasy said:

The answer is irrelevant, because the Sumitomo HTR Z III isn't available in the 215/40-17 size you need for the front.

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It is available in 215/40-17 & 265/35-18.

jmarksnsx said:

It is available in 215/40-17 & 265/35-18.

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No, it's not. It's not available in 215/40-17. Not according to Sumitomo's specs, and not according to the Tire Rack website. Perhaps you're confusing it with a different tire?

nsxtasy said:

No, it's not. It's not available in 215/40-17. Not according to Sumitomo's specs, and not according to the Tire Rack website. Perhaps you're confusing it with a different tire?

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My mistake it is the HTR Z II......

The Sumitomo HTR Z II is really mediocre in performance and I would not recommend it for an NSX.

GECKO said:

Ken recommended the Kumho tires to me and they are GREAT...........I've taken them through the paces and they stick very well and only once gave way a bit when the car was unloaded and grabbed really quick once the slide stopped............I'm very happy with them!!

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Likewise. I have been on them since the summer and they are great. I would still prefer to run the Pilot Super Sports but until & unless those come out in the correct size, the Ecsta LE Sport has been awesome.

bngl3rt said:

Likewise. I have been on them since the summer and they are great. I would still prefer to run the Pilot Super Sports but until & unless those come out in the correct size, the Ecsta LE Sport has been awesome.

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+1. These have been great so far, and tread life has been awesome even with me daily driving the car! my only - is that are a little pulled on my Advan RSII's (17/18's)