Michelin Pilot sport 4 Tyres

[McDonald]

I'm planning to buy 4 new tyres for my SL500. I want the best tyres for the car, and then the best price for those tyres. Any advice welcome.

 

[Wighty]

When you make a decision on a make check out Camskill for some good prices .

 

[John Laidlaw]

I ran my 500 on PS2's and they really suited the car, no experience of the 4s personally but I hear they're good....they will be on my list when I come to change alongside GY Assy 3...

 

[McDonald]

Thanks Wighty, Camskills look competitive on price but don't list tyres in my size. ie.
Michelin Pilot Sport 255/45 ZR 17 98W

Thanks John. Whenever I read about best tyres for this car, the Michelin Pilot gets a good mention. I just need to find a supplier with stock and sensible pricing.

 

[flowrider]

I find Michelin tyres to generally be a lot more expensive than comparable other makes, i.e. Goodyear, Pirreli, Continetal. Let us know if you find any at a good price.

 

[McDonald]

Thank you flowrider, I'm sure you're right, but the Michelin keeps getting positive comments. There must be a reason.

 

[Dave779]

I have Contintals 3's on mine and the first front set lasted 12 years, and am very impressed with the ride and handling. These are the only ones I have used and so cannot comment on others.

 

[McDonald]

Thanks Dave, that's a good recommendation and Continental's are widely available.

 

[bob 6600]

Asda tyres are reasonable for a fully fitted price and if you know someone who works there they can get you 10% off if you ask them nicely

 

[JBell]

I have Contintals 3's on mine and the first front set lasted 12 years, and am very impressed with the ride and handling. These are the only ones I have used and so cannot comment on others.

The problem is they are now on the SC6 so you are 3 generations out of date.

 

[JBell]

These are good

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s57...Eff_:_C_Wet_Grip:_B_NoiseClass:_1_Noise:_68dB

 

[Submariner1]

Thank you flowrider, I'm sure you're right, but the Michelin keeps getting positive comments. There must be a reason.

My tyre guy says the PS4 are a game changer and a significant improvement on the PSS. They also seem to get 9.5 accross the board on most recent reviews
But they are quite expensive. :-/
Sadly not released in my size yet for the rears ... likewise no GY Assy 3s

 

[Lit.91]

Not sure on what PS4's cost now, but when I was buying them for my car, the cost difference with other key brands such as Continental & Goodyear was up to approx. £20 per tyre. At prices from £100-200 per tyre, £20 isn't a deal breaker.

The only downside to the PS4 tyre is the soft side walls.

 

[Lit.91]

The problem is they are now on the SC6 so you are 3 generations out of date.

SC6 are only available for 19" rims and larger, so not sure if SC6 is truly the next generation or just a marketing facelift of the SC5...

 

[JBell]

SC6 are only available for 19" rims and larger, so not sure if SC6 is truly the next generation or just a marketing facelift of the SC5...

They are different, OEM fit to the AMG GTR

 

[Lit.91]

They are different, OEM fit to the AMG GTR

Are they a significant improvement to the 5 then? If so, why would they only produce them from 19" upwards?

 

[JBell]

Are they a significant improvement to the 5 then? If so, why would they only produce them from 19" upwards?

Not a clue, usually tyre manufacturers will only produce sizes for the next gen they are low on so the earlier ones sell first, this is why Sub cant get GY Assy 3 in a full matched set.

 

[Lit.91]

Not a clue, usually tyre manufacturers will only produce sizes for the next gen they are low on so the earlier ones sell first, this is why Sub cant get GY Assy 3 in a full matched set.

Must be indicated by demand, wheel sizes are getting bigger & bigger. Hope they have improved on the grip over the previous generations.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Yikes! Just checked the PS4 price for mine- £269 fronts and £279 rears. That was black circles mind so someone might be a bit cheaper. Looks like I'm sticking with GY when I change summers. Still pondering what winters to get first......

 

[Xtractorfan]

The Michelin Pilot Sports are a fantastic tyre and will make a good car even better... I had them on a 535 BMW and never knew it to misbehave even on wet roads.