review on pilot super sport

setra · 28-09-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ahtim

Michelin

I can quote you on that

thegingerninja · 28-09-2011, 06:37 PM

Well I just got back from the ring after the rsr trackday there yesterday and went on super sports. They are far better than any other "normal" road tyre, but (as suspected) they are about 30 seconds a lap slower than the cups. A bit squirmy in the corners, but they held up well to some constant grief, did 3 full laps on the trot and they were still ok on the 3rd. The wear was a lot more even than I expected, thought they would have ragged the nsf, but looked ok to me.

In summary, a very good all rounder if you want to run with one set of tyres only and they will outlast the cups - but at the cost of lap time. Did it make the trip less enjoyable? No, was still lapping fast enough to enjoy it and they actually taught me a couple of things about different lines, the cups grip level can be a bit flattering if you're not bang on the line.

breeze · 08-10-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by thegingerninja

Well I just got back from the ring after the rsr trackday there yesterday and went on super sports. They are far better than any other "normal" road tyre, but (as suspected) they are about 30 seconds a lap slower than the cups. A bit squirmy in the corners, but they held up well to some constant grief, did 3 full laps on the trot and they were still ok on the 3rd. The wear was a lot more even than I expected, thought they would have ragged the nsf, but looked ok to me.

In summary, a very good all rounder if you want to run with one set of tyres only and they will outlast the cups - but at the cost of lap time. Did it make the trip less enjoyable? No, was still lapping fast enough to enjoy it and they actually taught me a couple of things about different lines, the cups grip level can be a bit flattering if you're not bang on the line.

30 seconds is a massive difference!

Were there any other changes?

Weather, suspension, 2.0TDI swap....

thegingerninja · 09-10-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by breeze

30 seconds is a massive difference!

Were there any other changes?

Weather, suspension, 2.0TDI swap....

It's a big circuit - a couple of tenths on each corner soon adds up.

28-09-2011, 06:37 PM	#2
thegingerninja S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 370 Casino cash: $4367	Well I just got back from the ring after the rsr trackday there yesterday and went on super sports. They are far better than any other "normal" road tyre, but (as suspected) they are about 30 seconds a lap slower than the cups. A bit squirmy in the corners, but they held up well to some constant grief, did 3 full laps on the trot and they were still ok on the 3rd. The wear was a lot more even than I expected, thought they would have ragged the nsf, but looked ok to me. In summary, a very good all rounder if you want to run with one set of tyres only and they will outlast the cups - but at the cost of lap time. Did it make the trip less enjoyable? No, was still lapping fast enough to enjoy it and they actually taught me a couple of things about different lines, the cups grip level can be a bit flattering if you're not bang on the line. __________________ Get out of the fucking middle lane! ...and turn off your sodding fog lights too!