Michelin Pilot Sport 2 (PS2) are a must for all AMG owners!
08-24-2005, 08:43 AM
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Michelin Pilot Sport 2 (PS2) are a must for all AMG owners!
I'm just like wow right now!! I thought that the BFGoorich t/a g-Force KDW 2 I had were the best thing other than the fast wearing Bridgestone Potenza S0-3 and Michelins' Pilots, and while it may be true, they seem sooooo ****ty compared to PS2's!!!!
Ride quietness: 8.5-9 / 10 ! So smooth and quiet!
Ride Comfort: 9 / 10 For tires that size, it's wow!
Grip: I have yet to try cornering, but off the line 10/10!!
With the BFG's, Going from a full stop to 60, I would get the traction control light coming on, bogging me down and not letting me appreciate the power.
With the PS2, I punch it from a full stop and it goes!!!! No traction loss, just grip grip grip and it just launches you! Such a HUGE difference those tires made!!
Way to go Michelin!!
FYI I'm running 275/30/19R and 245/35/19F
Pics to come tomorrow
Ride quietness: 8.5-9 / 10 ! So smooth and quiet!
Ride Comfort: 9 / 10 For tires that size, it's wow!
Grip: I have yet to try cornering, but off the line 10/10!!
With the BFG's, Going from a full stop to 60, I would get the traction control light coming on, bogging me down and not letting me appreciate the power.
With the PS2, I punch it from a full stop and it goes!!!! No traction loss, just grip grip grip and it just launches you! Such a HUGE difference those tires made!!
Way to go Michelin!!
FYI I'm running 275/30/19R and 245/35/19F
Pics to come tomorrow
08-24-2005, 09:09 AM
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Preaching to the chior Godfather.....preaching to the choir.....(kidding)
I love those friggin tires! I went right from Conti's to them so it was like receiving sight after a lifetime of blindness.
Glad you got a set.
Not the rest of you stop messing around and get them at once.
You'll thank us for it.
I love those friggin tires! I went right from Conti's to them so it was like receiving sight after a lifetime of blindness.
Glad you got a set. Not the rest of you stop messing around and get them at once.
You'll thank us for it.
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Originally Posted by Jakpro1
Preaching to the chior Godfather.....preaching to the choir.....(kidding)
I love those friggin tires! I went right from Conti's to them so it was like receiving sight after a lifetime of blindness. Glad you got a set.
Not the rest of you stop messing around and get them at once.
You'll thank us for it.
I love those friggin tires! I went right from Conti's to them so it was like receiving sight after a lifetime of blindness.
Glad you got a set. Not the rest of you stop messing around and get them at once.
You'll thank us for it.
Now, that's what I call brand loyalty!
08-24-2005, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Rafal
We all love them! Since we can only get PS2 in 295/30/19 but not the 275/19 or 285/19 in Australia, I am bringing them in by Fed Ex all the way from The Tire Rack in the US, for me and all my buddies in Sydney!
Now, that's what I call brand loyalty!
Now, that's what I call brand loyalty!
But of course, you probably did a bulk buy to keep another 2 sets in your garage?
I want one!!!!
08-24-2005, 01:44 PM
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With my PS2s I can still lay a patch 20-40 feet long (about the same as BFGs) and that is with traction control off and a Kleeman LSD.
They do seem to be the most sticky street tire I have had. No complaints here.
They do seem to be the most sticky street tire I have had. No complaints here.
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08-24-2005, 02:09 PM
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[QUOTE=Jakpro1]Preaching to the chior Godfather.....preaching to the choir.....(kidding)
Are you sure you are not a blond Mikey?
Are you sure you are not a blond Mikey?
08-24-2005, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by The Godfather
With the PS2, I punch it from a full stop and it goes!!!! No traction loss, just grip grip grip and it just launches you!
08-24-2005, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by chem0
Problemo with imported tyres is... what if you blow one (unlikely but.. You never know!)?
But of course, you probably did a bulk buy to keep another 2 sets in your garage?
But of course, you probably did a bulk buy to keep another 2 sets in your garage?
BTW, it's only one week by Fed Ex to get another one!
08-24-2005, 09:33 PM
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From Tirerack.com
Original Equipment Front 245/40-18
Original Equipment Rear 265/35-18
Original Equipment Front Optional 245/35-19
Original Equipment Rear Optional 275/30-19
Original Equipment Front 245/40-18
Original Equipment Rear 265/35-18
Original Equipment Front Optional 245/35-19
Original Equipment Rear Optional 275/30-19
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You should be able to go to a 285 in the rear and a 255 in the front without any problems. I ran this setup with my old 18" AMG rims before i got the Sytle IV.
08-24-2005, 09:39 PM
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If you order through Tirerack, order though this link.
http://www.tirerack.com/affiliates/mbworld/index.html
That way, it's no additional charge to you, but a certain percentage of your purchase goes towards helping mbworld stay up
http://www.tirerack.com/affiliates/mbworld/index.html
That way, it's no additional charge to you, but a certain percentage of your purchase goes towards helping mbworld stay up
08-24-2005, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Rafal
We all love them! Since we can only get PS2 in 295/30/19 but not the 275/19 or 285/19 in Australia, I am bringing them in by Fed Ex all the way from The Tire Rack in the US, for me and all my buddies in Sydney!
Now, that's what I call brand loyalty!
Now, that's what I call brand loyalty!
What the hell is wrong with Michelin in Australia?? They obviously need a decent product marketing person on staff that understands demand economics....
08-24-2005, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Eleanor Owner
I am in dire need of a new set of tires. What are the dimentions I should get in the PS2's for my STOCK wheels?
08-24-2005, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Eleanor Owner
I am in dire need of a new set of tires. What are the dimentions I should get in the PS2's for my STOCK wheels?
Go with 245/40/18 Front and 275/35/18 Rear.
Don't let them convince you to buy 265/35/18 Rear like stock. They have much smaller rolling diameter than the 245/40/18 front
08-24-2005, 11:11 PM
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Rafal
What the hell is wrong with Michelin in Australia?? They obviously need a decent product marketing person on staff that understands demand economics....
What the hell is wrong with Michelin in Australia?? They obviously need a decent product marketing person on staff that understands demand economics....
DC Aust have not homologated the 19" for the E class through ADR, so they don't offer 19" wheels, period.
Michelin only brings in the 295/30/19 OEM for Carrera S.
No worries, with duty, GST, airfreight, they are still cheaper from the US than locally delivered by 18%. Idiots!
08-24-2005, 11:22 PM
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Call Luke at Tirerack (you can find his details in a sticky post in the tire forum on this site) and tell him you want the mbworld affiliate buy and he will process the order on the spot for you. Plus he'll give you really good advice on the best local installer for you. I did all this about two weeks ago and totally agree with everyone about how great PS2s are, and Tirerack was great.
If you guys are looking for Tirerack Authorized Installers in your area, just check out this link.
http://www.tirerack.com/installer/index.jsp
PS2's, although pricey, are the best tire I've ever had. Get PS2's ASAP if you can.
08-24-2005, 11:56 PM
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OK - here's my dilemma. Michelin makes Pilot Sport in 285 for the rear of my 99E55 but only 275 in PS2. Which way should I go? I love the PS, especially after I went up 10mm. Do you think going back down 10mm and swithcing to PS2 will be better?
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Originally Posted by E55AMG99
OK - here's my dilemma. Michelin makes Pilot Sport in 285 for the rear of my 99E55 but only 275 in PS2. Which way should I go? I love the PS, especially after I went up 10mm. Do you think going back down 10mm and swithcing to PS2 will be better?
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08-25-2005, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Rafal
I have more tyres and wheels in my garage than Imelda Marcos has shoes in her cupboard...
BTW, it's only one week by Fed Ex to get another one!
BTW, it's only one week by Fed Ex to get another one!
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Originally Posted by Rafal
DC Aust have not homologated the 19" for the E class through ADR, so they don't offer 19" wheels, period.
Michelin only brings in the 295/30/19 OEM for Carrera S.
No worries, with duty, GST, airfreight, they are still cheaper from the US than locally delivered by 18%. Idiots!
Michelin only brings in the 295/30/19 OEM for Carrera S.
No worries, with duty, GST, airfreight, they are still cheaper from the US than locally delivered by 18%. Idiots!
What did they cost to bring in?
How much was the freight?
Thanks.
