New Michelin PS2 successor

[RX VIPER]

Anybody heard anything about these yet? I'm think this tire in a 19" could be great on the rear of the SRT.


Michelin draws on racing for Pilot Sport PS2 successor
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CLERMONT-FCERRAND, France (Nov. 24, 2010) — Group Michelin has developed a successor to its Pilot Sport PS2 ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire that draws on the firm´s racing tire technology to deliver longer tread life as well as improved wet and dry grip.
The Pilot Super Sport will launch in Europe in early January in 31 sizes in five rim diameters and in April in North Ameica with an even larger size range.
Michelin said it tapped into technology from its engagement in international endurance racing for the Super Sport, which replaces the PS2 that was certified as OE on more than 200 vehicles, Michelin said.
Clermont-Ferrand-based Michelin claims the new tire’s performance exceeds that of its predecessor in all categories, thanks to the use of three proprietary technologies: an aramid fiber belt; dual-compound tread; and variable contact patch geometry.
Michelin is rolling out the tire in 31 sizes in five rim diameters, ranging from 225/45ZR18 to 265/30ZR22 and including sizes up to 345mm wide. It did not disclose pricing information.
Michelin North America Inc. plans to have some 17-inch sizes available as well when the tire launches in April.
Much of the development work was done with Porsche A.G., BMW A.G.’s M division and Ferrari S.p.A., Michelin said.
Michelin claims, among other things, that the Super Sport: delivers 10-percent longer road-going treadlife; shortens wet braking from 50 mph by nearly 10 feet; and shortens dry braking from 65 mph by 4 to 4.5 feet.

 

[ROCKET62]

Thanks for the post. I'm just about to put my Viper into hibernation and am in need of new shoes. Was planning to wait until spring anyhow and now I have even more reason to wait. Sure hope they're available in the March timeframe.

Here's a link with some pics and a little more info:

AUTO-RACING - ALMS: From Track To Street - SPEEDtv.com

And a close up from the Tirerack website:

 

[Yellow32]

FYI: It may take up to 2 years to see these tires in "Viper sizes" - larger sizes are not made on a continual basis, at least not by Michelin and the initial rollout will likely be more popular "smaller" sizes (think BMW/Porsche/Mercedes Benz).

 

[Viper Specialty]

I hope they bring out a 21"! However... 345 isnt going to cut it, it needs to be at least 375 to really compete with Pirelli and Kumho. A 375/25/21 would be ABSOLUTELY PERFECT for the SRT-10's

 

[BlknBlu]

It is possible that it is being developed for the GEN V car.

Bruce

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

Would imagine we will see 18s and 19s fairly soon, as the Viper was right up there when the last change was made with Michelin. This is relative , as the line usually lags in the US, but not as much as years ago ---- the US is just too huge a market.

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

What about the GenI/II stockers? Think we'll see any 17s?

 

[GTS Bruce]

Blah,Blah,Blah. Tell us how sticky it is. We're not interested in longevity we want grip like the sport cups or better in all Viper sizes. I have a gen 2 in 18" and think a lowered car is perfect with standard Viper sizes . Although the ps2 are very good they are not sport cups by any stretch. Will try some Track Claw on them and will report and maybe then switch to the Kumo if avilable. GTS Bruce

 

[Viper Specialty]

Blah,Blah,Blah. Tell us how sticky it is. We're not interested in longevity we want grip like the sport cups or better in all Viper sizes. I have a gen 2 in 18" and think a lowered car is perfect with standard Viper sizes . Although the ps2 are very good they are not sport cups by any stretch. Will try some Track Claw on them and will report and maybe then switch to the Kumo if avilable. GTS Bruce

I am going to bring you to the dark side sooner or later. You are going to have nice big street rims and track rims with Hoosiers if I have anything to say about it!


Put these in your pipe and smoke it! LOL

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[GTS Bruce]

Actualy a spare set of rims with Hoosiers on them is something I have been thinking about too.

 

[ROCKET62]

Not looking like a stock Viper size is going to be available?
From: New Michelin Pilot Super Sport (PSS) | Tyre News


New Michelin Pilot Super Sport (PSS)
Posted on November 3, 2010 by admin
Michelin Tyres have launched the Michelin Pilot Super Sport – their next generation of tyres specially engineered for Super Sport and Ultra High Performance cars. The Pilot Super Sport has been developed with BMW M, Ferrari & Porsche along with technology coming from 13 consecutive Michelin “24 Hour Le Mans” victories.

The Michelin Super Sport has been designed with to accomplish a single purpose which is to “deliver the ultimate driving experience while ensuring maximum safety - even in extreme conditions of use”. The Super Sport tyre has been put throught the most rigerous testing using the same margins as those used in the civil aviation industry. During this testing the tyre covered 50,000 kilometres withstanding peak loads equivelent to twice the weight it would support on a car.

The Pilot Super sport will replace the Michelin Pilot Sport 2 (PS2) in some sizes and promises to offer better road and track mileage, increased handling and braking in dry and wet conditions compared to the Pilot Sport 2.

The Pilot Super Sport vs Pilot Sport 2



The Michelin Super Sport will be available in fitments for cars such as Ferrari 458 Italia, Ferrari 599 GTO, Porsche Carrera GT, Porsche Turbo S, Porsche 977, Audi R8 MTM, Alpina B5, BMW M3, Subaru WRX STi, Nissan GT-R Novidem and the Koenigsegg Agera.

Pilot Super Sport (PSS) tyre sizes:

225/35 ZR19 88Y XL
225/40 ZR19 93Y XL
225/45 ZR18 95Y XL
235/30 ZR22
235/35 ZR19 91Y XL (Front: Porsche Turbo S)
235/35 ZR20 92Y XL K1 (Front: Ferrari 458 Italia)
245/35 ZR19 93Y XL
245/40 ZR18 97Y XL
245/45 ZR18 100Y XL
255/30 ZR21 93Y XL
255/35 ZR19 96Y XL
255/35 ZR20
265/30 ZR19 93Y XL
265/30 ZR21
265/30 ZR22
265/35 ZR19 98Y (Front: Koenigsegg Agera)
265/40 ZR18 101Y XL
275/30 ZR19 96Y XL
275/30 ZR20
275/35 ZR19 100Y XL
275/35 ZR20
285/25 ZR20 93Y XL
285/30 ZR20
285/30 ZR20 99Y XL K1 (Front: Ferrari 599 GTO)
295/25 ZR20 95Y XL
295/25 ZR21 96Y XL
295/30 ZR19 100Y XL
295/30 ZR21
295/35 ZR20 101Y K1 (Rear: Ferrari 458 Italia)
305/30 ZR19 102Y XL (Rear: Porsche Turbo S)
315/35 ZR20 110Y XL K1 (Rear: Ferrari 599 GTO)
345/30 ZR20 106Y (Rear: Koenigsegg Agera)

The official launch of the tyre took place this month with general availability expected from January 2011.

 

[Coloviper]

Well, looks like we are going to 19/20s for the GEN V then.

 

[BAD BOYZZ GARAGE]

Finally a 345/30ZR 20" Michelin Rear Tire I have been running the Porsche Carera GT Super Car 335/30ZR 20" PS2's and always thought the tread was a tad to small. Can't wait to switch up! I know many Viper owners run several different tire brands, but I personally feel that the Viper runs best on Michelins.
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I really hope that the Pilot Sport Cups get made in the 19" front / 20" rear set up. That would be perfect IMO.

Toddy

 

[CitySnake]

I'm skeered to ask what these will cost. Will a set be available for under $4G's?

Those rims are gorgeous Dan!!

 

[carlv12]

Excuse me, but a 345/30 R20 is 3,7% bigger than the stock 345/30 R19.

Regards from Valencia

Carlos

 

[gb66gth]

I'm staying with stock rims, so it looks like Kuhmo's for my Gen IV from now on.

 

[Schulmann]

Yes I read about this feature in French papers. The change will be the speed rating. For the taste of Michelin Lawyers, too many cars are able to run above 200mph. The new tire will be rated above 200mph so Lambo, Viper and Ferrari owners will be able "safely" hit the road in Germany at higher speeds

This tire will be much more expensive. I will stay with the rock solid PS2.