Michelin PSS backordered---went with P zeros

[brainblade]

highway and traffic driving I think I could have gotten another 5 or 6k on my rears bringing total miles to 30k but the fronts were close to shot at 23k.

[stealth.pilot]

Personally not a fan of the P Zero. I removed the P Zero from my F-Type after just 1900 miles and replaced them with PSS. I probably got the very last set of 295s.

[URBAN LEGEND]

That's what happens when you have a great product (MPSS).

[gmfive]

Any idea why are PSS back ordered? They know the demand is high and are not really increasing price, so, unless there's a manufacturing line capacity hurdle, no reason for the crazy low inventory. Somewhat baffling what's going on.

[SEWELLGT]

I've had both on my M cars, Pzeros were very sticky at first but other than that, PSS were hands down winners in every aspect. Hope you have decent luck with the pzeros but I have a feeling they are going to wear much faster than you think.

[Bönz]

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Personally not a fan of the P Zero. I removed the P Zero from my F-Type after just 1900 miles and replaced them with PSS. I probably got the very last set of 295s.

So it's your fault.

[MCarsFan]

Originally Posted by Bönz

So it's your fault.

Ha ha!

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by gmfive

Any idea why are PSS back ordered? They know the demand is high and are not really increasing price, so, unless there's a manufacturing line capacity hurdle, no reason for the crazy low inventory. Somewhat baffling what's going on.

Have you ever checked this out?

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....c4=128&sc5=190

[chong0]

Originally Posted by gmfive

Any idea why are PSS back ordered? They know the demand is high and are not really increasing price, so, unless there's a manufacturing line capacity hurdle, no reason for the crazy low inventory. Somewhat baffling what's going on.

I have a set back ordered through tire rack for 3 weeks now. A rep called and said that Michelin has not committed to making a run of the m5 tire, whatever that means. Still says mid June, which gives me more time to wear the tread down.

I have 17k on them, but had 2 hard days tracked at the glen.

[gmfive]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

Have you ever checked this out?

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....c4=128&sc5=190

Thanks, it does give the message: "Lower than Normal Inventory Please Call to Confirm"

[gmfive]

Originally Posted by chong0

I have a set back ordered through tire rack for 3 weeks now. A rep called and said that Michelin has not committed to making a run of the m5 tire, whatever that means. Still says mid June, which gives me more time to wear the tread down.

I have 17k on them, but had 2 hard days tracked at the glen.

Thanks, 305 P-Zeros might be an alternative option.

[MCarsFan]

Originally Posted by gmfive

Thanks, 305 P-Zeros might be an alternative option.

305s ride great

[MCarsFan]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

Have you ever checked this out?

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....c4=128&sc5=190

PSC2 great price.. Pity low inventory...

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by MCarsFan

PSC2 great price.. Pity low inventory...

Yeah but technically Cup2 is the track tire with low life time (almost half of MPSS) and not a good choice for rainy days...

[MCarsFan]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

Yeah but technically Cup2 is the track tire with low life time (almost half of MPSS) and not a good choice for rainy days...

100%

[cjackson1906]

I know the OP mentioned Michelins and the P-Zero, but what about Continental's ContiSportContact5P or their ForceContact tires? I think performance center in SC had Continentals on the M cars at one point, so that may be a decent alternative. Personally, I've never had tried either of these tires; but for those who have done PCD or the M Driving School, you may be able to add a different perspective to the conversation.

[boots]

On my. 550 I had conti dw. They were good tires but not like these mpss.

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by cjackson1906

I know the OP mentioned Michelins and the P-Zero, but what about Continental's ContiSportContact5P or their ForceContact tires? I think performance center in SC had Continentals on the M cars at one point, so that may be a decent alternative. Personally, I've never had tried either of these tires; but for those who have done PCD or the M Driving School, you may be able to add a different perspective to the conversation.

What non-OEM sizes would you choose since there is no 20 inch stock option?

[MCarsFan]

In 305 s I would try the Bridgestone Potenza S001s

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by MCarsFan

In 305 s I would try the Bridgestone Potenza S001s

It's a good tire with softer compound than MPSS or P zero.
May cause traction improvement

[mdm0515]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

35k?
I replaced the first set of stock MPSS at 13k. Right now at 18k the rear tires have only 4/32" tread left and need to be replaced soon... maybe in one month

Seriously. So no launch's yet and not much stoplight burning so I'm not sure why. I do push the car pretty hard though, at least according to my wife....Normal blend of city/highway, lots of northeast potholes and now at 35.8K as of this morning. Also took it to VIR a couple of weeks ago for track day at 34.5k miles and the rears did fine, in the rain no less. Was intending to replace them after VIR but still seems no need quite yet. Luckily I have the replacements in my garage so I can pick the time. Michelin was back-rdered on the PSS for about 4 months last year so I decided to buy extra when they finally decided to get off their lazy French butts and make some tires....

[cjackson1906]

Originally Posted by gblansten

What non-OEM sizes would you choose since there is no 20 inch stock option?

Hopefully I'm not misunderstanding your question, but I think there's a 20-inch stock option in the ContiSportContact5P:
Rear: 295/30ZR20
Front: 265/35ZR20