Hi everyone. I got a flat on one the the rear tires about 6 weeks ago and had it plugged since I was heading out of town that day. I’ve gone over 1000 miles on It so far, but I’m thinking it’s probably best to change the tires. Has anyone gone from the stock 19” Pirellis to the Michelin Pilot Super Sports? Or does anyone have experience with the Super Sports?
Been researching online and it seems like the Michelins are better tires, but there a few things that makes me wonder if I should get them or just get new Pirellis. First is that they don’t have the acoustic foam the Pirellis have and I’m wondering how much louder they are?
Second is that they are SL rated instead of XL like the Pirellis. Not sure how much that matters since the total load rating is still higher than the MSP’s GAWRs and GVWR. I’ve read that it’s best not to go from XL to SL rated tires if XL is required for the car, but I can’t find any info on that in the owner’s manual.
Last is weight and rolling resistance. They’re slightly heavier and have a bigger contact patch. The bigger contact patch might be better for grip, and possibly acceleration, on dry pavement, but I wonder how much that and heavier tires affect range?
Thanks in advance for your help and insight.
Been researching online and it seems like the Michelins are better tires, but there a few things that makes me wonder if I should get them or just get new Pirellis. First is that they don’t have the acoustic foam the Pirellis have and I’m wondering how much louder they are?
Second is that they are SL rated instead of XL like the Pirellis. Not sure how much that matters since the total load rating is still higher than the MSP’s GAWRs and GVWR. I’ve read that it’s best not to go from XL to SL rated tires if XL is required for the car, but I can’t find any info on that in the owner’s manual.
Last is weight and rolling resistance. They’re slightly heavier and have a bigger contact patch. The bigger contact patch might be better for grip, and possibly acceleration, on dry pavement, but I wonder how much that and heavier tires affect range?
Thanks in advance for your help and insight.