I just put a comment in another thread but thought this might deserve its own.

My GTS was new in late February and came with PS2's. I replaced all 4 with a set of the Pilot Super Sports at 2700 miles. That included 5 track and 3 AX days. I replaced the front pads at the same time.

4700 miles later I just replaced the rear PSS's. The left rear was beginning to show cords on the inside edge. Although I got more miles, I only had 3 track days and 3 AX events on this set.

When I replaced the first set of tires I changed camber settings from stock to maximum negative camber, which ended up being just over -1 degrees in front and about -2 degrees in back.

Presently, the front tires still look fine. Since I'm obviously riding on the inside edge of the rears, it occurs to me that I might benefit from decreasing the negative camber in back. I think the car may be a little unbalanced as well, with so much more negative camber in the rear.

Anyone have any thoughts?

I have to say I really like these tires. They handle as well or better than the PS2's and seem to be more durable. What's not to like?

DMoore
'11 GTS
'10 Panamera 4S

 

Michelin offers a staggered wear warranty on MPSS. I think it's 30k miles fronts and 15k miles rears. Did you take advantage of that?

 

I posted in the other thread. What kind of toe are you running?

The warranty may not apply if one edge shows excessive wear which may equate to an alignment issue.

 

I agree, which should make the OP think.

 

Please keep us posted -- I'd love to know if they stand behind the warranty and if they give you any resistance since you've tracked the tires. I'd be very surprised if I can get even 10k miles on a set (with occasional track use) so if they really do pro-rate from 15k then the tires are an even better deal.

 

Just posted on the other thread too. Toe out in the rear can kill your tires more than the camber. You can blame the shop if your running any toe out.

 

Have had the PSS since May, and about 3,000 miles since, including 2 track days (one in the rain). The wet / dry grip on the tires as well as ride comfort are superior - love the new shoes. Minimal detectable wear at this point, so I would concur with comments of others regarding set up and warranty.

 

I was having same problem with wear in the rear with max camber and reduced it only to find the car to drive horribly so went back. Improved to the way I was used to it. Have a set of PSS to put on but havent changed yet.