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Pilot Super Sports - mini review Posted by Snowmobile [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I went through a fairly exhaustive tire search this spring and ended up putting Michelin Super Sports on our 2004 arc /w 17" wheels... Anyway, the tire is way overkill for this car, but I got them anyway because:
1) PSS is the only Michelin tire in 225/45R17 that meets the load spec for the 9-5! Continental doesn't seem to have any! Other manufacturers do but are either unobtainium (eg Nokian) or pretty much the same cost + less well rated.
2) I don't need all seasons (I run full on winter tires)
3) reviews were really good, supposedly a significant improvement over the PS2 (also overkill for the 9-5)
4) they were very affordable in this size. Cheaper than many (lesser) options (even from Michelin), though in real terms tire wear affects total long term cost, and I don't know about that yet!
I was afraid the combination with konis would make the car drive harsh... not at all. Surprisingly smooth. I really notice the cornering difference vs the winters I just took off (16" Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3), but that is to be expected. They do handle very nicely.
So far I really like them. We'll see how they hold up. Mileage is not really a big factor to me.
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