PilotSuper Sport pricing has been released

[Luke@tirerack]

205/45r17 215.00
215/45r17 156.00
225/45r17 167.00
235/45r17 196.00
245/40r17 214.00
245/45r17 223.00
215/40r18 291.00
205/40r18 182.00
225/40r18 217.00
225/45r18 224.00
225/50r18 158.00
235/40r18 229.00
235/50r18 256.00
245/35r18 291.00
245/40r18 246.00
245/45r18 269.00
255/35r18 260.00
255/40r18 255.00
265/35r18 265.00
265/40r18 277.00
275/35r18 295.00
285/35r18 335.00
225/35r19 235.00
225/40r19 273.00
225/45r19 212.00
235/35r19 262.00
245/35r19 282.00
245/40r19 302.00
255/30r19 340.00
255/35r19 309.00
255/40r19 360.00
255/45r19 354.00
265/30r19 341.00
265/35r19 319.00
275/30r19 330.00
275/35r19 368.00
275/40r19 387.00
285/40r19 468.00
295/30r19 443.00
305/30r19 455.00
325/30r19 526.00
345/30r19 537.00
335/30r20 563.00
245/35r20 289.00
245/45r20 462.00
235/35r20 442.00
255/35r20 333.00
255/45r20 264.00
265/30r20 407.00
275/30r20 322.00
255/40r20 462.00
285/30r20 367.00
285/30r20 369.00
285/35r20 423.00
285/25r20 324.00
295/25r20 357.00
295/35r20 462.00
295/35r20 425.00
315/35r20 440.00
345/30r20 551.00
255/30r21 369.00
265/30r21 334.00
295/25r21 393.00
295/30r21 460.00
235/30r22 378.00
265/30r22 406.00

 

[Steve M]

Any real world results vs. the PS2s? I'll be needing a new set of tires to replace the worn PS2s on my '08 in the near future.

 

[CEJ]

So no late Gen II rears? 335/30R18

 

[Luke@tirerack]

OE Michelin's in-house testing, performed at the Michelin Technology Center, helped identify six key areas in which the Michelin Pilot Super Sport outperforms its predecessor, the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2:

• Road-holding on dry surfaces: Tests showed a 1.5-second gain on a 2,700-meter closed-circuit track.
• Braking on dry surfaces: When decelerating from 100 km/h to a full stop, braking distance was shortened by 1.5 meters.
• Road-holding on wet surfaces: Time was reduced by 2.5 seconds on a 4,100-meter closed-circuit track.
• Braking on wet roads: When decelerating from 80 to 10 km/h, braking distance was shortened by 3 meters.
• Total mileage on the track: 50% more laps.
• Total mileage on the road: 10% greater distance.

but, there is no head to head testing between the Pilot Super Sport and the OE Pilot Sport PS2 C1 Viper tire

 

[VIPERUSA]

Just ordered 2 sets,,, Thanks Luke

 

[AFL in NJ]

Same question as user CEJ, I will need a pair of 335 30 18's for my Gen II rear.....are they making them, or was pricing not yet released?

Regards,
Aaron

 

[AZTVR]

OE Michelin's in-house testing, performed at the Michelin Technology Center, helped identify six key areas in which the Michelin Pilot Super Sport outperforms its predecessor, the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2

Not sure if the word "predecessor" is used meaning that the new tire is a replacement for the PS2, so, I will ask the question. Does this tire replace the PS2 in their product line? Does that mean Michelin will no longer be supplying a tire for Gen 2 OEM size ?

 

[WDW MKR]

Glad to see them released! Too bad that the 345/30/19 is more expensive than the PS2, but it looks like most other sizes are cheaper.

 

[3whitevipers]

Luke--
Are these a decent street tire? I need a set for my 2005 Comm. Ed. Vert.---Dave

 

[limitless]

viper parts of america has a great deal on 19 /20

 

[crazyspeed]

So no late Gen II rears? 335/30R18

I need em too.
Alot a guys have been waiting a YEAR for the 335/18.......could be SOL?

 

[KNG SNKE]

cmon 345/25/20. Michelin If you can read this let's get rolling.

 

[gb66gth]

Holy $#!^ those are expensive!
Does anyone else think it' rediculous?! $536 per rear?! Come the Fug on!
Screw that, I'll take the Nitto NT05's (for the street) anyday over that BS. And for the track, a set of Hoosiers is less and will dust the Super Sports off.
Up yours Frenchy!

 

[Paul Hawker]

These are great street tires. Have them on my 09 (19/20)
The ride much smoother than the Nitto's on before. Stick better, are quieter, and do not follow the road grooves like the nitto's.

They hold power better and corner better.

Maybe the comparison is not fair, as the Nitto's were pretty worn out, but I think people will be very happy with them.

They even come with a 30,000 mile tread warranty, but it is not applicable to Vipers because the tires cannot be rotated to even out wear.

For my use, these are a real winner.

Prices posted are list prices. Would expect our vendors to work on the prices.

 

[limitless]

viper parts of america have them for 1500 a set for srt 10s im ordering some great price will alst way longer then nittos

 

[Steve M]

Saw the $1,500 VPA price this morning for the full set, so I think I'll be giving these a try.

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

Thanks for the info Luke, and what blows me away is not that the tire is so much quicker on the track, stops better, and is superb in the rain, it is that the tire lasted 50% longer . That is off scale for track guys, and the 10% better for street use again shows that Michelin really did their work. Pricing is pretty similar to the last tires too, with the backs being fairly high , but the fronts being relatively cheap.

You have been giving Viper Guys info since 1999 , and we appreciate you keeping us up on things, as those of us that know you realize this is just a small part of your busy day, but you have the passion to keep us informed.

 

[georgethedog]

Thanks for the info, Luke. Maybe I need to do some burnouts so I need a new set...

 

[TowDawg]

I know they will last longer than the NT05's and I'm sure they handle better than the Invo's, but I wonder how they stack up in straight up performance to the NT05's?

I rarely drive my car in the rain (only if I'm on a road trip or get caught in a summer pop-up shower), so the wet performance doesn't really concern me. I'm not thrilled with my Invo's and I'm thinking about the NT05's. The SS's aren't much more money, but I want the best handling street tires I can find.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

I guess they gave up on the Vipers with 17" rims.

 

[limitless]

sport cups are ganna have best dry grip but do not last for **** these new ss sound amazing wont know till i try but sound better that ps2s and have way better price and wear the sport cups

 

[pteam]

Saw the $1,500 VPA price this morning for the full set, so I think I'll be giving these a try.

Thumbs up for pointing that out!

 

[WDW MKR]

VPA definitely has the deal. Saw the sale in an e-mail from our regional pres. Looks like I'll be ordering tires in a few weeks!

 

[ViperGeorge]

Remember though that the Viper OEM PS2 with the C1 compound designation has the same compound as the Pilot Cups. Given this will the Super Sports actually outperform the "Viper" PS2. Not all PS2s are created equal.

 

[Steve M]

Remember though that the Viper OEM PS2 with the C1 compound designation has the same compound as the Pilot Cups. Given this will the Super Sports actually outperform the "Viper" PS2. Not all PS2s are created equal.

Is it the same compound? I'd believe it since the 10,000 mile PS2s on my car are damn near shot...I had never heard that before (not that I've tried looking).

 

[pteam]

Just bought a set of super sports from viper parts of america for $1495! With free shipping. $169 cheaper than tire rack plus shipping savings! Do these tires have a viper specific compound?

 

[ViperGeorge]

Is it the same compound? I'd believe it since the 10,000 mile PS2s on my car are damn near shot...I had never heard that before (not that I've tried looking).

I've been told by the engineer that worked with Michelin on the tire package that yes the PS2 C1 OEM Viper tire has the same compound as the Cups. Just had it confirmed by him today. Luke from Tire Rack confirmed same thing. The SRT engineer can't really speak to the Super Sports as they have not tested them.

 

[Y2K5SRT]

By all accounts they will definitely last longer than the PS2, especially if the C1 tires have a softer compound. Given that the Ferrari 458 and 599 GTO come with them stock, they must not be all bad. Interesting testing too: http://www.motormorph.com/?p=3523

Most comparisons I have read say they are as fast as the Cups on dry surfaces (which seems nuts given the tread pattern alone), but blow them away in the wet.

 

[Luke@tirerack]

Hey guys ... forgot to add this

here's a link to find the Pilot Super Sports on our site if you need to get something on the way

 

[Luke@tirerack]

By all accounts they will definitely last longer than the PS2, especially if the C1 tires have a softer compound. Given that the Ferrari 458 and 599 GTO come with them stock, they must not be all bad. Interesting testing too: http://www.motormorph.com/?p=3523

Most comparisons I have read say they are as fast as the Cups on dry surfaces (which seems nuts given the tread pattern alone), but blow them away in the wet.

that is an interesting read but, in reality it was the product launch in Dubai and the Pilot Sport PS2 C1 was not in the mix for any comparison data