Refreshed P90DL Tire Traction

[DoctorMace]

I am like a giddy child with my new baby for the past 2 weeks. I drove a P85D without ludicrous and it was FAST.... but wow the ludicrous is crazy. When "punching it" the biggest limitation is tire traction/grip. I haven't tried to take of traction control and I personally do not wish to...

I searched the forums and I found many threads regarding tires but most are related to wear/tread loss. I am curious if anyone has any insight as to their experience with tires for better grip.

 

[Vegas]

Considering 762 horsepower is being transferred through four small patches of rubber on the road; Tesla’s traction control is 2nd to none, in my opinion. I’ve got Michelin Super Pilots on and I run 40 psi (cold). I haven’t tried any other tyres but these seem to hold fairly well under Ludicrous conditions. Having said that they seem a bit noisy on the highway where apparently Continentals are quieter. Not sure how they compare with grip though. (Ludicrous still makes me smile every time!)

 

[animorph]

The Michelin Pilot Super Sports were the last tires I had on my Porsche Carrera 4 less than a year ago. Noticeably better grip than the Pilot PS2's they replaced. I believe that's about as good as it gets unless you want to get a track tire with much less tread life. I used to get Yamaha A1R's (I think that was it) long ago on another Porsche. They were fantastic, but only lasted about 3000 miles.

 

[H2OU]

Just picked up my P90D Ludicrous yesterday, and it came with the Michelin PSS's. I had these on my Audi R8 and loved them. Pleased to see Tesla agrees!

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[Vegas]

Enjoy it H2OU. That Ludicrous smile is had to get rid of!!

 

[H2OU]

Enjoy it H2OU. That Ludicrous smile is had to get rid of!!

This is by far the fastest car I've ever driven! "Ludicrous" is the best way to put it!

 

[linkster]

PLEEZE stop posting on this thread as it is driving me (classic owner) crazy jealous.

Enjoy your very quick amazing ludi machines y'all!

Love Vegas's blue!!!