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OEM Replacement: Michelin Pilot Super Sport

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Old 06-13-11, 01:40 PM
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wow the sidewalls on the conti DW isn't bad, Lou. Thanks for posting a picture up.
Old 06-13-11, 05:23 PM
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I've put about 500 miles on these tires. My initial impressions so far are very good. The tires handle pretty well in all aspects of my daily driving. The PSS have a pretty rigid sidewall so it never feels as if the tire will break away on you on very hard cornering. Its very predictable and will not squeal on you unless you are pushing the tires pretty hard. The tires are smooth and quiet on all road surfaces...as expected of Michelins. I do like the fact that the sidewalls do not have that design printed around the edges of the tread blocks. And I like the fact that the tread blocks aren't as rounded like they were on the PS2s. The tire nibs are still in place and the tires look great when shined up!
Old 06-13-11, 05:54 PM
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Here's a pretty good write up about Michelin PSS over the competition.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...light=michelin

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Old 06-14-11, 07:37 PM
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cosco had $70 off michelin tires, but do not carry PSS online or at my local shop. i pre-ordered these through brandon via tirerack on CL, starting the 16th they have $70 off also. i can't wait to get these on!
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these tires are bad *** so far, definitely better wet traction.
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Old 06-25-11, 10:38 AM
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We should start a new club. IS F w/Michelin Pilot Super Sport Club.
Old 06-25-11, 12:32 PM
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Yeah $70 off 4 until July 2nd.....but they are not making many 20" sizes now smh
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Originally Posted by flipside909
We should start a new club. IS F w/Michelin Pilot Super Sport Club.
hahaha
sign me up
Old 06-25-11, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Yeah $70 off 4 until July 2nd.....but they are not making many 20" sizes now smh
I thought you were riding on F-Sport rims? Michelin makes sizes for those.
Old 06-28-11, 04:24 PM
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I love my Michelin PSS's. Wicked tires!! But what I love even more is my new JoeZ exhaust....WOW....the sound of this system is definitely not captured on any youtube video. Sounds 10x better.
Old 06-28-11, 07:25 PM
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Just got my PSS today [OEM spec] and man what a difference. From reading this thread, I see people are upsizing and I had a rookie question [haven't seen anything on the forums] - is anyone running 255/35/19 for front tires on stock suspension with no rubbing? I was thinking of putting my rears up front and going with 285's in the back. Thoughts on that? Thanks in advance.
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^^^^Just answered your PM. As far as 285s go, the PSS doesn't come in that size

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Yeah $70 off 4 until July 2nd.....but they are not making many 20" sizes now smh
I spoke with the tire shop manager at Costco a couple months back, and he said the $70 off occurs every other month. One month it's Michelin, the next month it's another (forget which brand), then the next month it's back to Michelin. This is a recurring cycle, so don't fret too much if you miss it by this weekend.
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Lou - Thanks bro. That helped. I'll hold on to these for a while till I figure something out :-)
Old 06-29-11, 07:06 PM
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so whats going on with the navi calibration? im so confused?


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