Anyone tried Michelin Pilot Sport 3 yet ?

[Triki]

The death of the pe2 is on the cards and its replacment being the Ps3.

Has anyone tried the ps3's yet ? I need a couple of tyres and i like the Michelins, so they seem like the obvious choice.

But i dont know anyone who has tried them yet.

 

[Bramley]

Arent these only available from 225 width?

 

[ripp]

yeah I don't think they will do them in 1*2 sizes, as they never did with the previous pilot sports

 

[Bramley]

You can still get hold of the PE2'S btw

 

[ripp]

PS3's are the replacement for the PS2, not the PE2. maybe there is a PE3 on the way but not sure about that

 

[Triki]

According to this, they are releasing a 205/ 45 16 v

http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/news/new-tyre-sizes-michelin-pilot-sport-3-ps3-255.php

I will give my tyre place a buzz today to confirm though

 

[Triki]

You can still get hold of the PE2'S btw

I know but as they are phasing them out, i thought it maybe worth trying the ps3

 

[p@blo]

I know but as they are phasing them out, i thought it maybe worth trying the ps3

Be interesting to see how they compare. When would it be likely a predecessor to the pe2 would be announced/released?

 

[Triki]

^^ i am told these are the recommended replacment for the pe2 by Michelin. But thats 2nd hand info, so dont quote me on that.

 

[p@blo]

Had a look at some when i picked up the pe2s a little while back. They only had them in a 17 at the time-side walls didn't feel as stiff compared to an equivalent size pe2. Be interesting to see if it makes much/any difference on the road.

 

[coatesy1]

just paid £150 each for 18inch for the focus st i'll let u know when i drive my car on the weekend

 

[Triki]

Had mine fitted this morning, so will see how i get on.

 

[Bramley]

how did you get on with these?

 

[ripp]

+1

 

[Alx]

So how are they fairing up?

 

[wozzaa]

Have them on my C4 and think they are great. Had PE2's on it originally then goodyear NCT5's then Toyo's and now the PS3. Best tyre I have had on it so far.

Not available in sizes to fit the Clio's yet though. 17" - 19" and 225 - 285 widths only.

They are supposed to be replacing the Exalto range and the PS2 range however probably will be a while yet. The PS3 is improved over the Exalto is pretty much every way. Even the tread wear rating is better. Which is unusual for a supposedly higher performance tyre.

 

[ripp]

^they are available for clio sizes, some members here are running them. tread wear rate is higher than 240? (PE2)

 

[wozzaa]

Tread wear is 320 on the PS3.

They are doing 16" sizes it seems they were released recently, but non of the places I buy from do them in 16" sizes yet. Michelins UK site isn't updated to show the 16" sizes yet either.

 

[ripp]

320 is MEGA! if they really hold up that long they must be one of the best if not the best all rounder out there

 

[Bramley]

yer they are available in 16's now.

So they are better than PE2's?

 

[Steve]

Correct me if i'm wrong but larger number means harder rubber.

How can this be good?

 

[ripp]

maybe michelin had come up with a pretty soft compound which also has a good wear rate. I'm pretty sure there are tyres with lower tread wear values and less grip. that's why the michelins cost half the value of a car lol

 

[Bramley]

I have read reviews on these and alot of people said that these tyres are the only ones better than PE2's

 

[Alx]

So how much are they then....?

 

[@Spoonie]

?

Costco have them at £120 a corner including fitting.

 

[aucky]

£115.50 Fitted at blackcircles. Can anyone beat this?... I need a new set soon.

 

[S76Pilot]

Just had 2 PS3's fitted to front of my car, ordered through local independant tyre fitting place, £106 each, fitted and balanced. Seem like decent enough tyres, but since I had them fitted, the wife has stolen the car, won't give me the keys back and says she enjoys driving it and I can't have it back! Should have bought her a bl**dy 1.2 model! Beeatch!

 

[Bramley]

Just had 2 PS3's fitted to front of my car, ordered through local independant tyre fitting place, £106 each, fitted and balanced. Seem like decent enough tyres, but since I had them fitted, the wife has stolen the car, won't give me the keys back and says she enjoys driving it and I can't have it back! Should have bought her a bl**dy 1.2 model! Beeatch!

Back hand needed?

 

[judder]

Just had a couple of PS3 fitted to the fronts today. First impressions are good, better than the PE2s?, too early to say but hopefully Michelin would not replace the PE2's with a inferior tyre or would they????

The death of the pe2 is on the cards and its replacment being the Ps3.

Has anyone tried the ps3's yet ? I need a couple of tyres and i like the Michelins, so they seem like the obvious choice.

But i dont know anyone who has tried them yet.

 

[john lloyd]

at the minute costco doing 20% off 4 wheels which iirc from asking the other day makes 4 come in fully fitted at £380 in 205/45/16 sizes

really tempted but still got a bit to go on my p zero nero which seem to be lasting ages

 

[Da]

Wonder how much these are in 17"...?

 

[Martin_172]

what about us ph1 guys?!?! lol

 

[Bramley]

I got mine fitted for £98 a tyre by North Easter Tyres

 

[MartinR]

the one driver on this video has them on his trophy and loves them. http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/home/enewsletter/featuredvideo/default.aspx?WT.mc_id=RSEN1110FV ???

 

[Triki]

Right I have been running these for a few months now. And I like them.
They offer the same if not a better level of grip than the pe2 in the dry and appear to be better in the wet. Not that i tend to push it, when its raining. How they will wear I don't know yet, as I have only done about 3k on them so far.
But personally I rate them, from what I have experienced so far they are an upgrade to the pe2. imo

 

[aucky]

the one driver on this video has them on his trophy and loves them. http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/home/enewsletter/featuredvideo/default.aspx?WT.mc_id=RSEN1110FV ???

Nice to hear.
Although the driver with the trophy is obviously sponsored by Michelin, and the guy in the white shirt is figity (looks like he is lying).

 

[Bramley]

Right I have been running these for a few months now. And I like them.
They offer the same if not a better level of grip than the pe2 in the dry and appear to be better in the wet. Not that i tend to push it, when its raining. How they will wear I don't know yet, as I have only done about 3k on them so far.
But personally I rate them, from what I have experienced so far they are an upgrade to the pe2. imo

They are meant to be 10x better than the pe2's for wear as its a harder compound