Scary thought... price of new tires..? - Page 2 - 6SpeedOnline

Sep 24, 2013 | 08:50 AM

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yxc145

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Originally Posted by chuckbdc

Michelin Pilot Super Sports for superior summer performance AND ride and wear. Michelin Pilot AS3 for all year round superior performance AND ride and wear. Both at competitive prices to other reasonable options.

Just checked. Michelin AS3 doesn't have anything bigger than 285

Sep 24, 2013 | 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by yxc145

Went on Tire Rack. I was surprised that there are not many choices for 295/30/20 size tires. There is really only Michelin and Perilli. And they only have either Winter/Snow tires or Performance Summer tires.
I would rather put All-Season tires on mine. 245/35/20 size, there are a lot more options and much cheaper. So here are my questions. How bad is it to put two different brands of tires? How bad is it to use All-Season tires in the front and Performance Summer tires in the back? This is only for daily driving. No racing, tracking.

It's very bad. It will really compromise your traction control safety system. In a pinch, it might not perform correctly.

Sep 24, 2013 | 09:07 AM

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Then I guess the cheapest option will be Michelin Pilot Super Sport.
I think out the door will be about $1400.

Sep 24, 2013 | 09:21 AM

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MPSS are summer tires. Youre in CHicago i would recommend getting winters.

Sep 24, 2013 | 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kosmo69

MPSS are summer tires. Youre in CHicago i would recommend getting winters.

I thought about doing that. But I ended up getting a cheap winter car instead.
The MPSS is for when I have to replace the Pirelli P Zero. By the way, how long/ many miles do they last under normal driving? I got about 10,500 miles on them now.

Sep 24, 2013 | 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by yxc145

I thought about doing that. But I ended up getting a cheap winter car instead.

Interesting solution!

Unfortunately I don't think I could survive the Porsche-withdrawl during the winter months.

Sep 24, 2013 | 02:16 PM

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I dont know how long the Pirelli's will last.

The PS2 were not good as the rears were done near 10,000miles.

I will get the MPSS when the Pirelli's are done.

Sep 24, 2013 | 02:53 PM

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yxc145

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I finally found some 295/30/20 and 245/35/20 all season tires!!!!!

Probably only cost $700 all done. I wonder how safe those tires are.....

http://www.rims4less.com/proddetail....rdatt=20&cat=7

http://www.rims4less.com/proddetail....a81c7f248da848

Sep 24, 2013 | 04:44 PM

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Personally, I will not cheap out on tires considering how much I already spent on the car.

Better tires do drive better, even not at the limit IMO.

Sep 24, 2013 | 09:33 PM

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Oh boy. Nexens are a POS. i had them on a used benz.
I think thr tires are made from grounded up rubber bands.

Not worth your life.

Sep 25, 2013 | 08:15 AM

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Compukidd is infamous around these parts

I just had to replace 1 rear tire and the bill from the dealer was about $500 out the door.

Sep 25, 2013 | 09:38 AM

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yxc145

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Originally Posted by kosmo69

Oh boy. Nexens are a POS. i had them on a used benz.
I think thr tires are made from grounded up rubber bands.

Not worth your life.

Ha ha. I was joking. $115 a piece for 295/30/20, I would not trust that.

How about TOYO tires? Has anyone ever heard of it?

Sep 25, 2013 | 02:19 PM

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Toyos are well established. Didn't they sponsor World Challenge GT years back??

Sep 25, 2013 | 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Deuuuce

Toyos are well established. Didn't they sponsor World Challenge GT years back??

Good to know. I may give them a try when it is time.
I think you can get a set installed for under $1000

Sep 25, 2013 | 03:13 PM

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Tires are the MOST critical, and easy to manage, component for excellent ride, handling and safety. Why anyone would attempt to cheap out for ~ $500, on a $100,000+ superb performance machine is beyond my comprehension.

$500 is a nice evening out, up in Chicago. Stay home for just one weekend and put something like quality Michelin between your 991 and the road. Get the best tire for your road conditions and driving style, not the cheapest, PLEASE.