Michelin Pilot Super Sport Reviews - Page 6

Given 83% while driving a Saab Automobile 93 Aero 1.9 TTiD (225/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
I have just replaced the front pair I fitted in March 2014 with an identical set. These are probably overkill for my car but they are the best tires I've fitted to any of my cars. (Kuhmo Ecsta, Pirelli P6000 (Horrendous!), Yokohama, Uniroyal Rainsport etc)
They originally replaced some Continental Sport Contact 3's which didn't last too long.
When I bought the Michelin PSS I half expected compromised wet grip and a lot more road noise than the Continentals. Whilst noise was similar (a few southern sections of the M25 are terrible for noise) the difference in grip was incredible. Greasy junctions I regularly use, where the Continentals made the ABS and traction control work overtime, were now navigated without either system coming into use at all!
The wear rate has also hugely exceeded my expectations at 25k for the fronts.
Would buy again and recommend to anyone :-)
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on March 2, 2016
Given 86% while driving a Alfa Romeo (235/40 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
I have had two sets of these tires in 15k. If you want a tire that sticks like you know what to a blanket this is the tire for you. When I bought the car it had Pirelli P Zero Nero which is standard fitment. They are the pits, especially in the wet. They tram-line terribly and squirm under braking. On the other hand the Michelin Pilot Super Sport are superb. They don't last that long but these have never let go, unlike the Pirelli tires. The feedback is brilliant, you know what the car is up to in all situations.
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on February 6, 2016
Given 58% while driving a BMW 135i (245/35 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Fitted these at the beginning of September along with 225/40/18, I opted for the BMW OEM rating for my 135i Coupe, which comes with the dreaded RFT from Bridgestone from the factory.

I've done very little miles thus far as I walk to work or work from home, but the wet grip I found in the mild December was so so, so I hope it's just because they haven't bedded in. When I left the tire garage the rears lit up completely rolling onto the road (and I mean rolling), I hope it was oil or mud, not what I expected.

Car also has had the Birds B1 suspension kit fitted prior to the tires being fitted and ride is still mega stiff, not that compliant. So over the coming weeks I'll adjust pressures. I was originally going to go for Continental Sport Contact 5 and at this stage wish I had.

I've had PSS before on my R32, but didn't write a review, had them fitting August and bored of the car come October. Again very firm ride, but during the summer months on a semi 4WD car the grip was very good.

I'll have to do another review as the months progress and the miles increase.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on January 17, 2016
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Given 97% while driving a Audi (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 24,000 easy going miles
OK so I did my first review in Aug 13 after 3k miles and 3 months.

In the first week of Dec 15 I put on my winter (Dunlop 3D) and they'll stay on until March 16.

So the MPSS are on 9 months of the year and 24 months and 24k miles later they are down to 4.5mm. One front tire has excessive shoulder wear due to poor alignment (now fixed). But so good are these tires I will get a partworn 5mm one and swap that over in March. So effectively these will last in excess of 30k miles.

Seriously these were launched in 2011 and am wondering when Michy are going to upgrade/replace/rename them? But as the saying goes...if it's not broke....

I did find in lower temperatures the wheels would tend to spin a little when low speed reversing off my drive (on wet block paved road) but no issues otherwise.

As my car is a) heavy b) AWD c) remapped to 260bhp why others are finding poor wear rates. Then realised mine has 50/50 traction so they will wear evenly as opposed to a FWD. Yes the rears are less worn so will be putting these at the front when swapping back
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on January 16, 2016
Given 53% while driving a BMW E92 M3 V8 (265/35 R19 W) on mostly country roads for 1,500 spirited miles
These tires are designed for the newer M3/M4/M5, all of which I've driven on this tire and liked. However, after putting a set on my e92 M3 (2010 Competition Pack) I could not believe how much worse the car felt than on the standard Michelin PS2. Overall grip was increased for sure, but road feedback and progressiveness was terrible.

The car hopped over bumps that it previously was not upset by, even on worn tires. The turn in characteristics were far more vague, and the rear of the car felt disconnected. There was a feeling that the sidewall was flexing, making it difficult to feel when a movement at the back of the car was indeed the tire breaking away, or just movement within the tire. Not confidence inspiring at all.

I contacted Michelin directly and their technical manager called me back within hours. Many workarounds were suggested such as adjusting pressures and alignment/camber settings, but these made little difference. Michelin agreed to replace them with PS2's at no cost.

Great customer service from Michelin, but not a tire I would ever recommend using on the e92. Those who have, and are saying the tire is great, must not drive their car anywhere near the limit of adhesion, because honestly it was borderline scary.

Go with the OE Michelin or Continental.
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on November 26, 2015
Given 70% while driving a BMW M135i (225/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
Running 225-40 and 245-35 18s on an M135i (stock tires on this car). 1st off they need warmed up any time of the year. Once warm they grip like hell in the dry and are pretty progressive letting you know what is going on and you can feel any slip start to build.

However, with 25 years of driving in Scotland in a wide variety of cars (RWD, FWD and 4WD) with all sorts of power and lack there-of and on many different tires these are not the best in the wet even when warm. They're mediocre at best. If you like to drive hard, go to track days and the like then these are the tires for you on dry days, but for everyday driving and in particular in a country with a damp, cold (ish) climate they're not my 1st tire of choice.

Plus, the dual compound and BMW chassis geometry means terrible edge wear on the fronts (just Google it !!). This can be negated to some degree by running higher PSI but they are fickle about the PSI you put in, smoother and more progressive at the right PSI (but with terrible edge wear) bit more noise and the not as quiet or as much feedback at higher PSI (but better edge wear).... no happy medium with these.

They're also quite nosiey and not as good on fuel as others... but that's a known trade of for a performance tire.

In two minds whether to stick with them or go back to Eagle F1s next year (when the winters come off).
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on November 21, 2015
Given 96% while driving a Volkswagen (225/40 R18 W) on mostly motorways for 2,000 spirited miles
Outstanding tire on dry and hot.. seriously, this tire needs to be either on hot weather conditions or get it warm well enough before appreciating its qualities. It sticks on the road very well, unfortunately sacrificing some comfort and a bit noisy. Forget it if driving on cold weather, and I don't mean winter. Anything below 20C and the noise, comfort etc goes away. That comes review comes after 2 sets of Eagle Asymmetric 2 sets I ran before, and thought it was the top of the line at the time... No, Michelin PSS is 2,3,4 notches above, easily distinguished improvement form the moment you put them on, yet, be ready to sacrifice some comfort and make sure you run on hot, otherwise you will not appreciate its qualities.
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on November 19, 2015
Given 89% while driving a BMW (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 35,000 spirited miles
Probably the best ultra summer tire out there. As grippy as the superb Yokohama AD08's in the dry but with better wet performance and better wear. An awesome tire that get has monumental grip in the dry, and lets you know when its reaching its limit as can be quite squeechy.

Racing driver Dario Franchitti says The Michelin Super Sports tire transformed his Porsche Carrera GT (known for its on limit skittishness) and made the car handle the way it should have been from new. Nuff said?
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on November 16, 2015
Given 81% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (205/45 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 6,000 spirited miles
Best road tire i've had.
Not recommended for track use. Sidewalls to soft.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on September 14, 2015
Given 100% while driving a BMW 335D (255/30 R19) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
These tires are sick!! Running full set of these on my stage 2 335d (360bhp with 555ftlb of torque). Car has been on track and driven fast on the road. Take ages to wear, stick like superglue in wet and dry. Superb comfort and quiet. Well done Michelin
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on August 9, 2015
Given 84% while driving a Audi A5 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Great tire with nice feel and confident grip. The only negative was the buying experience from Michelin, poor communication and an 8 week wait!
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on July 21, 2015
Given 93% while driving a Opel insignia (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 2,000 average miles
Best tires I have ever bought. Perfect grip, high confort feeling. Sure, I will buy again!
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on July 17, 2015