Nitto Invo or Michelin Pilot SS 275/35/18?
07-06-2013, 03:52 PM
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BMR aren't progressive either.
But as far as the tires go, Nitto makes a good tire at a good price. I have the NT05 which is a step up from the Invo in terms of pure performance, but doesn't seem to be harsh or loud. I like the tire a lot.
Michelin probably makes the best tire 9 times out of 10, but the price may not be justified. Are the Super Sports better than the Invo? Yeah, but that's because it's not the same class of tire. SS vs NT05 is a more fair comparison and between those two SS are probably a better tire, but they are also considerably more expensive.
But as far as the tires go, Nitto makes a good tire at a good price. I have the NT05 which is a step up from the Invo in terms of pure performance, but doesn't seem to be harsh or loud. I like the tire a lot.
Michelin probably makes the best tire 9 times out of 10, but the price may not be justified. Are the Super Sports better than the Invo? Yeah, but that's because it's not the same class of tire. SS vs NT05 is a more fair comparison and between those two SS are probably a better tire, but they are also considerably more expensive.
07-07-2013, 08:18 AM
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Yeah theses SS are gum *****. And still supposedly have a 30,000 mile warranty. I was really disapointed on first drive with them as it literally felt like I was driving on ice. But after about 50 miles the coating on the tread wore off and they got sticky. Probably a wax release coating from the mold???
07-07-2013, 02:46 PM
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Yeah theses SS are gum *****. And still supposedly have a 30,000 mile warranty. I was really disapointed on first drive with them as it literally felt like I was driving on ice. But after about 50 miles the coating on the tread wore off and they got sticky. Probably a wax release coating from the mold???
People swear by those Pilot SSs on other sites, on a whole bunch of cars, and are just amazed that a tire can be that sticky, and still ride well, have phenomenal turn in response, and still get to a decent mileage.
07-07-2013, 03:04 PM
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Michelin Super Sports are the best overall street tire on the market today. Excellent Grip and response. Top wet performance. They also will wear better compared to the competition. One of my personal favorites!!
Get them and you won't be sorry!
Get them and you won't be sorry!
07-10-2013, 09:43 PM
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Your company doesn't sell Nitto tires, so your opinion is undoubtedly biased.
07-11-2013, 08:36 AM
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I also can't agree with the Michelin's being 100% better...the Invos are a great tire, Vette guys seem to love them. They get good mileage, are good riding, and for myself because I have a heavy car and a sub in the back which helps, hook from anything but a dig on the street. I don't see most going to the track and road racing these usually, or anything such as that besides spirited street driving, and the Invos again work great for that. I've gotten 20k out of mine (and I had fucked up alignment/inflation) which I feel to be sufficient, and will be replacing them with Invos again (already replaced the fronts).
07-11-2013, 09:37 AM
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Michelin has some great new A/S 3 tires that are also worth a look, if you also care about rain traction, <60 deg. F temperatures, snow or ice, etc. plus great handling AND 45k mi. warranty! I am probably going with them on my RS which sees all seasons.
http://www.michelinman.com/tire-sele...3/tire-details
http://www.michelinman.com/tire-sele...3/tire-details
Last edited by libertyforall1776; 07-13-2013 at 12:15 AM. Reason: update
07-11-2013, 08:36 PM
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Out of the Consumer Reports' selections only six are recommended, the SS's came out on top (90 of 100, vs. 82 for the next best tire, Invo got only a 72! and CR does not recommend them, Nitto NT 05 got a 78 but also not recommended) in the Summer Ultra High Performance category. The other big deal is the SS tires come with a 30k mi. tread warranty, many others do not! http://www.michelinman.com/mediabin/...warranties.pdf
Super Sport:
"CR's Take
A tire with few compromises. Outstanding track performance.
Highs
Top rated summer UHP tire with few compromises. Excellent dry and wet braking. Outstanding dry handling and unparallel tread life for a summer UHP tire.
Lows
Average noise isolation."
Invo:
"CR's Take
Very good marks for dry and wet performance, but a master of none.
Highs
A very good balance of dry and wet performance.
Lows
So-so hydroplaning resistance. Noisy tire. Fair tread life, but competitive among summer UHP tires."
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...s-overview.htm
Other recommended in this category after the SS tires are:
Name Rating
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 82
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 82
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 82
Continental Extreme Contact DW 80
Hankook Ventus V12 evo 80
Super Sport:
"CR's Take
A tire with few compromises. Outstanding track performance.
Highs
Top rated summer UHP tire with few compromises. Excellent dry and wet braking. Outstanding dry handling and unparallel tread life for a summer UHP tire.
Lows
Average noise isolation."
Invo:
"CR's Take
Very good marks for dry and wet performance, but a master of none.
Highs
A very good balance of dry and wet performance.
Lows
So-so hydroplaning resistance. Noisy tire. Fair tread life, but competitive among summer UHP tires."
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...s-overview.htm
Other recommended in this category after the SS tires are:
Name Rating
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 82
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 82
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 82
Continental Extreme Contact DW 80
Hankook Ventus V12 evo 80
Last edited by libertyforall1776; 07-13-2013 at 12:20 AM. Reason: corrected link, CR tested a lot more UHP tires than I realized
07-11-2013, 11:23 PM
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The big Consumer Reports tire update is coming this fall!
2013 Consumer Reports tire program: Ultra-high-performance tires take to the track
http://news.consumerreports.org/cars...tires-uhp.html
2013 Consumer Reports tire program: Ultra-high-performance tires take to the track
http://news.consumerreports.org/cars...tires-uhp.html
Last edited by libertyforall1776; 07-13-2013 at 12:22 AM.
