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Old 04-19-2016, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by bklynchris
LMFAO...While I dont dispute leeper claims, I have not had the same experience. MPSS have been great on my XKR. My only complaint is they need to be replaced....frequently. and they are not cheap. But being that I'm spontaneous and impulsive, I'd prefer to have a tire on my 600+ HP Supercar that provides the most traction possible....just in case. Just my 2 cents.
every 15,000 miles more or less?
 
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Old 04-19-2016, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Lothar52
every 15,000 miles more or less?
No, every 2,500 miles or less. Else they break apart.
 
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Originally Posted by Cee Jay
No, every 2,500 miles or less. Else they break apart.

Let it go guy, they have already taken more out of you than you got out of them.

Your experience is totally believable, as Michelin has changed the thread compound several times. You dont change compound unless there was something wrong. Will further add that it abundant clear that there was a lot of 'experimenting' going around.

I am on their newer compound and it has nothing in common with the ones they gave you. In fact pure bliss.
 
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Old 04-19-2016, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Queen and Country
Let it go guy, they have already taken more out of you than you got out of them.

Your experience is totally believable, as Michelin has changed the thread compound several times. You dont change compound unless there was something wrong. Will further add that it abundant clear that there was a lot of 'experimenting' going around.

I am on their newer compound and it has nothing in common with the ones they gave you. In fact pure bliss.
Any idea of the DOT manufacture date for yours? I believe mine were made in 2013 & 2014.
 
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Old 04-19-2016, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Lothar52
every 15,000 miles more or less?

Yep, pretty much.....you're not going to get much more than that.
 
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Old 04-19-2016, 10:00 PM
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That pretty much goes for any summer performance tire on a >500hp car. If you want sticky you pay for it with changes...
 

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Old 04-19-2016, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Lothar52
Last I saw the MPSS wont even fit on my Kalimnos rims... backs require 285's... I doubt 295's will fit???? anyone put 295's on Kalimnos rims?
I just bought a set of MPSS for my Kalimnos. I got them from Tire Rack. 285s for the rear.
 
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Old 04-27-2016, 06:25 AM
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Lots of followers on this thread, and lots of good discussion. I have been watching and now have to pony up the $$s and get a new set of rears. As another member said, with all the rain here in the Southeast plus the chance of low temps, I want to stay with A/S. So, the question....other than the Conti DWS, and the MPS A/S3+ has anyone looked at the BFG g-force Comp2 A/S? TireRack has it with just about the same traction ratings as the Conti's, they are USA made with a better price.
 
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Friend of mine has bought a new Audi A6 TDI Quattro, nice family car. He got it yesterday, so just back after visiting him. It came with 21" rims and 275/35/21 tires all round. What were covering these rims, well Dunlop sports. Thought they might have been Continentals. As i said before i can't see anything wrong with Dunlops, they do the job for me.
 
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Old 04-27-2016, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by old_dawg
Lots of followers on this thread, and lots of good discussion. I have been watching and now have to pony up the $$s and get a new set of rears. As another member said, with all the rain here in the Southeast plus the chance of low temps, I want to stay with A/S. So, the question....other than the Conti DWS, and the MPS A/S3+ has anyone looked at the BFG g-force Comp2 A/S? TireRack has it with just about the same traction ratings as the Conti's, they are USA made with a better price.
As you have seen there are different opinions on different tires and as usual everyone has made the right choice for themselves. My recommendation is to do a little internet research and then see what type/brand fits your needs. The key point should be what type of driving do you do. Pick a category like summer performance or all season or grand touring and go from there.As for rating all tires go over 100mph but all drivers don't. Just because you have a high performance car but drive it at 30-70mph doesn't mean you nee a Z rated tire. Research and research some more then make your selection.
 
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