Before you change your PS2s, do you have a pic showing the amount of rim protection that the PS2s give your 21" rims? I wondered if the it's just the Conti 5P tire that has insufficient rim protection?
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Before you change your PS2s, do you have a pic showing the amount of rim protection that the PS2s give your 21" rims? I wondered if the it's just the Conti 5P tire that has insufficient rim protection?
3s-a-charm
Active Member
I could go take some photos as I still have the OEM PS2s on the 21" Turbines but if I recall, there is little/no rim protection from the tires.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
That setup should work well if you have the staggered wheels
Check with tire rack on PSS availability.Looks like I can get 265 30 R 21's instead of 35's in PSS... Would it matter much?That setup should work well if you have the staggered wheels
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
It would just decrease the sidewall height from 35% to 30% of the tread width.
The objective to keep the overall wheel and tire diameter as close to equal from Front to Rear.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret...atios&ef_id=V89p-AAABNJi7Iiz:20160908073932:s
We know that the 265/35-21's are being made in PSS. Michelin has just decided not to release them to the public yet. Tesla Factory is the only one to recieve them so far.
I called Michelin and apparently they have no plans to make 265 or 285 for the next 4 weeks. He said to check back in another month to see if they plan to produce them. I thought that was odd since we are all in need of these tires.
Tech_Guy
ALWAYS IN LUDICROUS MODE! P90D>P100D Upgrade
Only error I see right away is the rev per mile on the 245/45/19 is actually 750. I would like to see the 255 in there as well as Personaly I've been looking at 255 in 19-20-21 size for the front
I spoke with Michelin also, and in a candid conversation with a representative, she indicated that they have SCHEDULED a "launch" for this tire scheduled in OCTOBER! So all of you that are waiting for Super sports, it appears that they will be available retail after October.
Model S M.D.
Ludicrous Radiologist
Tech_Guy
ALWAYS IN LUDICROUS MODE! P90D>P100D Upgrade
Yes If you order 21" wheels you should get Pilot Super Sport in staggered fitment!
PSS's do not come in 255. What tires were you thinking of putting on there if not PSS? PSS's are rated the best.
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Tech_Guy
ALWAYS IN LUDICROUS MODE! P90D>P100D Upgrade
I was actualy looking at a set of 20" carbon fiber rims with 255 40 20 PSS also the PSS are available in 255/40/19 or 255 35 20 or 255 30 21. I plan to go square 255 /40/ 20 all around for better handling vs the staggered fitment if i find wheel slip I will eventually upgrade the rear to 275/35/20 or 285/35/20 in the rear though I'm hopeful the non staggered PSS will be perfect for the car even with the P100DL upgrade I plan to do when available
Get a set of "winter tires" on 19 " rims. I run PS2's for the winter as I don't do much snow driving as I'm sure you don't either in San Diego. The car performs better on wet roads with 19" tires anyway. Then you can get the PSS for the summer when they become available.
HankLloydRight
No Roads
If you're interested, I have two Michelin Pilot Sport PS2, 265/35/21 taken off a P85+.
Tire #1: No plugs, patches, bulges or blemishes. 6/32 of tread remaining
Tire #2: Has one hot patch. No bulges or blemishes. 7/32 of tread remaining (almost 8/32)
I'm asking $300 for them, plus shipping, not sure what that would be to San Diego, though. I also have photos if you need.
Winter in San Diego is like Summer in San Diego. Twenty-One inch rims year-round is not a problem.
Guess what! I found 265 PSS's!! Big O Tires in Pacific Beach (San Diego) has them!! I'm installing 245's in front and 265 in rears tomorrow.
HankLloydRight, I'd take you up on the offer but by the time you ship them it wont be worth it. Shot out for running a great firmware tracker website! Let me know if you need a place to host it, I have a place to do that.
Guess what! I found 265 PSS's!! Big O Tires in Pacific Beach (San Diego) has them!! I'm installing 245's in front and 265 in rears tomorrow.
HankLloydRight, I'd take you up on the offer but by the time you ship them it wont be worth it. Shot out for running a great firmware tracker website! Let me know if you need a place to host it, I have a place to do that.
HankLloydRight
No Roads
Sure, no problem! And thanks for your comments. I colo my own rack, so I'm set on hosting space, thanks!
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