Michelin PS 3

Motorix · 12-29-2009, 11:15 AM

Answer of Michelin for the exit of the PS 3

29/12/2009

Request in N 1-421236076

Sir, en réponse in your request of 27/12/2009, we like a lot to inform you that the exit(release) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 is planned running year 2010

Griz · 12-29-2009, 11:45 AM

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Michelin Tyres are set to roll out the Pilot Sport 3 (PS3) in 18 sizes on January 1st 2010 with 10 further sizes to be launched between July 2010 and Oct 2010. January 1st also coincides with the release of the Continental Sport Contact 5.

So, the big improvements are wet handling... good but not great.

gthal · 12-29-2009, 11:57 AM

Tread pattern looks almost like an all season tire with smaller treadblocks and lots of siping? Not feeling the tread design.

southlight · 12-29-2009, 12:04 PM

Interesting, thanks for that information. Though, I'd rather be interested in the new Pilot Super Sport. Don't know about its availability and sizes yet.

Best regards,
south

GregW / Oregon · 12-29-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Interesting, thanks for that information. Though, I'd rather be interested in the new Pilot Super Sport. Don't know about its availability and sizes yet.

Best regards,
south

What's the Super Sport, replacement for the Sport Cup?

southlight · 12-29-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

What's the Super Sport, replacement for the Sport Cup?

Not sure, but I think so. Mercedes claims that it has been developed exclusively for the SLS AMG, but I suppose that other models/dimensions will follow. Some F10 M5 prototypes run on the Super Sport, either.

Best regards,
south

GregW / Oregon · 12-29-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Griz

So, the big improvements are wet handling... good but not great.

I'll take 10% better wet cornering and 20% better wet braking with ~8% better life. Not bad for an all purpose high performance tire.

Motorix · 12-29-2009, 12:40 PM

In France no photo of the Michelin PS3.

Caution with the information of "EVENT"

JCtx · 12-29-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I'll take 10% better wet cornering and 20% better wet braking with ~8% better life. Not bad for an all purpose high performance tire.

Same here. Wonder if it's still considered 'max summer', or 'ultra high-performance all-season'. Looks like a combination of both (same dry performance), which seems like a stretch to me

. Only little detail left is if it performs as advertised. At any rate, if true, that'd be a more appropriate standard tire for the great majority of owners IMO. Good day gang.

Griz · 12-29-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I'll take 10% better wet cornering and 20% better wet braking with ~8% better life. Not bad for an all purpose high performance tire.

Sure, it's good. I'll take improvements.

However, these are areas of improvement that would be prioritized on an all season. For a high performance summer tire, I'd expect improvements in overall traction, stiffer sidewalls... things that the PS2 doesn't do as well as the RE-11.

Of course, this is all for nothing if the Event-supplied info is faulty (as Motorix cautions).

STALKER · 12-30-2009, 03:49 PM

My dealer here had no info on these. Said the latest literature he was sent did not mention the PS3.

Splinter4784 · 12-30-2009, 03:59 PM

wow Definetly not getting these

once my PS2's go out im getting Nitto NT-05

That looks like a winter tire hahaha

Singletrack · 12-30-2009, 10:05 PM

I'll take better wet handling - but I get a ton of rain here. I could see people in dry environments being disappointed.

Poppin Fresh · 12-30-2009, 11:41 PM

Most people will appreciate the PS3 in the Northeast. If they need track tires, it definitely won't be these anyway. I'm looking forward to em.

MrHarris · 12-31-2009, 02:05 AM

If you live where it rains a lot this seems like an awesome tire. The current PS2's are amazing in the rain IMO.

Eugene-TAIWAN · 12-31-2009, 02:33 AM

sucks if you only drive fast on DRY road. I was looking for a really good dry grip PS3

GTM · 01-01-2010, 10:21 AM

WOW finally after many years with PS2...I am sure they did good job again on PS3 too.

Can't wait to try those.

Epacy2 · 01-02-2010, 03:17 PM

Wet improvements mean nothing to me. Not too mention the premium on Michelin's and the increased price for these.

White Shark · 01-17-2010, 10:34 AM

Upcoming PS3 sizes...

http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/news/ne...-3-ps3-255.php

signes · 01-17-2010, 02:45 PM

So we're SOL. Only tire on that list that might fit is the 255/35 for fronts, but nothing in rear sizes (at least during 2010.) I have to say the chosen sizes seem odd - not much in sizes for 19s.

Griz · 01-17-2010, 02:59 PM

By the time that you'll need summer tires in Colorado, they'll likely have additional sizes out. The July projection seems a bit late.

signes · 01-17-2010, 09:24 PM

The article had all 16 and 17" sizes for the July - October time frame. Maybe they'll add more, otherwise will have to stay with PS2 if they are still in stock.

12-29-2009, 11:15 AM	#1
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gthal Major General 1904 Rep 5,678 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Tread pattern looks almost like an all season tire with smaller treadblocks and lots of siping? Not feeling the tread design.
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southlight Moderator / European Editor 1512 Rep 6,754 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Interesting, thanks for that information. Though, I'd rather be interested in the new Pilot Super Sport. Don't know about its availability and sizes yet. Best regards, south __________________ Those forums...WHY NOT? JOIN THE 6MT CLUB GROUP
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12-29-2009, 12:40 PM	#8
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STALKER Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, Golf R Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (5)	My dealer here had no info on these. Said the latest literature he was sent did not mention the PS3. __________________
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Splinter4784 414 little horsies 56 Rep 405 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beverly Hills iTrader: (2)	wow Definetly not getting these once my PS2's go out im getting Nitto NT-05 That looks like a winter tire hahaha __________________ Race Precision Inc
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Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. 87 Rep 3,850 Posts Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 19 FG M5C Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (3)	I'll take better wet handling - but I get a ton of rain here. I could see people in dry environments being disappointed.
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Poppin Fresh Colonel 86 Rep 2,148 Posts Drives: With a sunroof and front plate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bergen County NJ iTrader: (0)	Most people will appreciate the PS3 in the Northeast. If they need track tires, it definitely won't be these anyway. I'm looking forward to em. __________________
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GTM 68 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crystal Lake, IL iTrader: (2)	WOW finally after many years with PS2...I am sure they did good job again on PS3 too. Can't wait to try those.
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Epacy2 Major 147 Rep 1,400 Posts Drives: F85 X5M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: KC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2008 M3 [0.00]	Wet improvements mean nothing to me. Not too mention the premium on Michelin's and the increased price for these.
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White Shark First Lieutenant 33 Rep 307 Posts Drives: M3 Civic (Non-ZCP) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: East Coast iTrader: (3)	Upcoming PS3 sizes... http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/news/ne...-3-ps3-255.php __________________
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signes Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,318 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	So we're SOL. Only tire on that list that might fit is the 255/35 for fronts, but nothing in rear sizes (at least during 2010.) I have to say the chosen sizes seem odd - not much in sizes for 19s. __________________ GT3 RS \| Desperately seeking the next great M car...
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Griz Captain 182 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Crook County, IL iTrader: (0)	By the time that you'll need summer tires in Colorado, they'll likely have additional sizes out. The July projection seems a bit late.
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signes Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,318 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	The article had all 16 and 17" sizes for the July - October time frame. Maybe they'll add more, otherwise will have to stay with PS2 if they are still in stock. __________________ GT3 RS \| Desperately seeking the next great M car...
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