Goodyear F1 Asymmetric Vs. Michelin Pilot Super Sport

[Diesel_vert]

Indeed...they weren't cheap?! in fact the best (and most expensive tyres) I have spent money on.

I suppose from a value point-of-view, you could've done better. But as far as the tyre itself is concerned...

I just changed all four corners to Michelin PS3. Prior to that I was on CS2. First of all, the ride quality improved a little. Less noise and slightly more comfy (but it may be due to fresh rubber). On the day I changed the tyres, it rained and when I drove out on the wet, it didnt feel as planted as the CS2. I feel that the CS2 responds better in the wet. But having said that (being in melbourne with tram tracks), it didnt slide around as much as the CS2 when I am on top of the tracks. Driving in the dry, didnt really feel much difference to the CS2 except for noise. Much much quieter. I am not sure how stiff the PS3 sidewalls are compared to the CS2 but it doesnt feel like its rolling alot. I had a pair of RE001 before and they were soft.

Most tyre manufacturers recommend you take it easy for the first 500 - 1000 km because tyres do not provide optimal grip when new.

But don't regret it yet, here's is just hoping they last!

I read somewhere that the PS3 are softer tyres and there are concerns about wear. But IMO, it comes down to the way you drive. Overall, I am pretty happy with the purchase.

Generally, wear rates tend to increase particularly for low profile summer tyres, though it couldn't hurt to add 0.2 bar (3 psi) to the recommended (normal load) pressures on the placard.

Of course, the only consolation is the amount of grip and handling prowess these sorts of tyres offer. As such, it would be a waste not to exploit this, thus engaging in some 'spirited' driving on the weekends would be in order, wouldn't it?

[Gene]

How much did you pay? Around $260ea?

Yeah roughly about that price. Jaxquick had a Michelin special.

Most tyre manufacturers recommend you take it easy for the first 500 - 1000 km because tyres do not provide optimal grip when new.

Yeah, now that you mentioned that, its much better after i've shed off the first layers.

[chaddy]

That's funny, because I've had two on my S3 for almost a month now.

I got a bad puncture on my front left and wanted to replace both tyres on the front axle. I had Assym1 all round and have been very happy with them. I asked the tyre place for Assym1s but they turned out to be Assym2s, which is not that ideal, but never mind. The tyres themselves, so far, have been excellent, just would prefer the same model on all four wheels.

I had probably done almost 10,000kms on the Assym1, including a track day at Wakefield Park and the wear rate was looking pretty damn good I have to say. Not sure what the dude was doing if he was running out of rubber after 15,000kms???

Anyway, I've had plenty of Goodyear tyres and been very happy with them. They're not cheap (cost me $795 for 2 @ 225/40/1, but they're quality.

I was lucky as I'd taken out the Goodyear Tyre Protection Plan at a cost of $6 a tyre. So when my wife holed the sidewalls in 2 of my F1As I got replacement F1A2s for $138 each. I'd done 14000kms and still had 5mm of tread depth left.

[Youngc29]

Love my pss, the difference in handling on my mk5 Gti is night and day

[Fixxxer]

Love my pss, the difference in handling on my mk5 Gti is night and day

Did u get these from Tire Rack, and if so what was the approx price delivered?
The more I think about it, the more Tire Rack sounds like a good idea.

Fixxxer

[thezoneR32]

I was just quoted US$1061 shipped for F1a2's from tirerack! Might pull the trigger i rekon. Hey what about a GB?

[thezoneR32]

I was just quoted US$1061 shipped for F1a2's from tirerack! Might pull the trigger i rekon. Hey what about a GB?

Just got confrimation that they mis-read my email. The price was for the old f1a's not the 2's. Damn, I new it was too good to be true!

[Beena]

I damaged a tyre on a pothole Friday (235/35 R19 SportMaxx GT) got quoted between $635 and $745ea for replacements!! (plus, even though I've only done 8000km, two would be required)

So now I have 4 x Super Sports on the way for $1300 inc shipping, better than the $800/tyre I was quoted here!

Decided on them after reading a bunch of tests and reviews including this one: **Tested** The New Michelin Pilot Super Sport | Porsche Blogs

So if anyone is after two OEM SportMaxx GT's with only 7800-rear-wheel-kms let me know! (or one that was on the front, probably slightly more wear, you know, with all the accelerating and turning and all...)

[gareth_oau]

Benna, I hope you factored in the import duty/GST/agency fee/local fitting/old tyre disposal into your overall price assessment.

Still works out cheaper to import, but the hidden costs can add an extra 30% to the original cost

[thezoneR32]

Benna, I hope you factored in the import duty/GST/agency fee/local fitting/old tyre disposal into your overall price assessment.

Still works out cheaper to import, but the hidden costs can add an extra 30% to the original cost

I've ordered 3 sets of tyres from tirerack all over $1k plus a set of coilovers over $1k and not once got slugged with import duty! Fitting would cost $20 per cnr. Keep the old tyres as spares in case you blow one and need to wait a couple of weeks for a replacement from tirerack (done this also).

[gareth_oau]

thezone, are you offering sexual favours to the guys in customs?

I ordered some snowboarding gear which was under the $1k threshold, but by the time it got here the A$ had dropped in value and took it up to $1010 - the buggers slugged me for $300 extra before i could have em

[Beena]

Benna, I hope you factored in the import duty/GST/agency fee/local fitting/old tyre disposal into your overall price assessment.

Still works out cheaper to import, but the hidden costs can add an extra 30% to the original cost

Yep, even if I get slugged with the lot and it does add 30%, that makes the 4 tyres cost the same as 2 here.
Fitting is cheap, and I'll keep the oldies!

[jazd]

I ordered some snowboarding gear which was under the $1k threshold, but by the time it got here the A$ had dropped in value and took it up to $1010 - the buggers slugged me for $300 extra before i could have em

I always allow for this possibility

I've never had problems either. Make sure you dont declare the value as the total price including shipping. Its only the cost of the item.

[gareth_oau]

yep, aware of that. i dont declare. its the shipping agents, who use the invoice value (excluding shipping) delared by the supplier

[bazzle]

Getting this Thread back on track...... I have had new PS3's on my R32 for the last 6 weeks. (235/40/1
Very impressed after running in. Turn in is exceptional. Better than the Dunlops and Yokos Ive has previously.
Seem to be equal in all other areas too (hard to judge).
as I said, cornering, best so far.

Bazzle