[W126 Coupe] Michelin Pilot Sport PS2

[Edward]

I disagree.  I used to run my SEC up to 110 on Pirellis and Dunlops for
extended runs and maintained over 150 for quite awhile as well.  On my SLK,
I’ve run harder and longer without issue.  

 

It ‘would’ make a big difference on a drive to Vegas, 300 miles trip goes
from nearly 5 hour trip to under 3 (which is faster than boarding a plane,
clearing security, flight, and then waiting for hotel to pickup).  This is
all hypothetical of course


 

On a racetrack, I would comfortably push my cars MUCH faster (done over 170
mph in my SLK).

 

Regards,

Eddie

 

From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Jay Hirsch
Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 9:34 AM
To: jhodgman at gmail.com; Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Michelin Pilot Sport PS2

 

Just an observation,

been there, done that

I do not trust any commercial tire  cruising above 85 mph for a prolonged
period of time, (or a  car for that matter)  

If I want to or need to travel  at a faster speed,  I use a plane.

Too many variables on  and near the road, unless  you are driving from
Amarillo to Tucumcari.

May sound great to say  "I did 115, etc.," but the reality is does not pay. 

 

Race cars are completely taken down a rebuilt after each race, with most
receiving a new motor, not rebuilding the old one.

TIres are changed frequently during a race

keep cruisin

Jay H

as for ride, my 1978 Mercury Colony Park cruises  at 85  mph. much smoother
with no noise and less effort than than my  

1990 SEC is more  comfortable  can  carry a lot more cargo and is much
easier  and cheaper maintain

 

That is why race tracks exist.

 

On Aug 15, 2009, at 11:50 AM, Jonathan Hodgman wrote:





Interesting, I find the ride is Just as smooth and comfortable on all but
the Worst of highways.  The first thing that impressed me most RE the PS2
was how eerily smooth the ride was..  Trish would normally start to get on
my case around 85-90...We were cruising 110-115 and she didn't make a
peep...:)

My biggest dislike on the large side wall is under initial turn in, you have
to give it that bit of time to settle in to the lean/make allowances for it
as you approach the apex, and on throttle out you'll get a bit more wiggle
yet.  

Another added benefit is you can do full throttle launches and actually get
traction on modified SEC's..still a little touchy on those hairpin exits
though;-)

Jono


fpecar4525 at aol.com wrote: 

 

560 SEC rides best with 225/60 x 16 Michelin MXV4 Primacy. Great traction,
smooth ride and quiet. 
Ånything less than a 60 series give a harsh ride, to me anyway. I care about
cruisin at 80 mph not hairpin or S curves 
Jay H 

My experience is the same as Jay's.

 

Frank Pecarich

Ventura, CA


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From: Jay Hirsch  <mailto:J.Hirsch at mac.com> <J.Hirsch at mac.com>
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Michelin Pilot Sport PS2

560 SEC rides best with 225/60 x 16 Michelin MXV4 Primacy. Great traction,
smooth ride and quiet. 
Ånything less than a 60 series give a harsh ride, to me anyway. I care about
cruisin at 80 mph not hairpin or S curves 
Jay H 
On Aug 14, 2009, at 7:57 PM, Axel Wulff wrote: 
 

> Just switched tires on my car. 

> 

> I've run a set of Kumhos Ecsta Supra 712s for the past 25K miles > and was

looking for an excuse to ditch them. They've always been > terrible in the
rain and are quite noisy. 

> 

> I had 245/45s on my front 17" 3-piece AMG rims 8.5" wide, and ran >

275/40s on the rear 10" rims. 

> 

> I decided to drop down a size with the Michelins and am now running >

235/45 on the front and 265/40 at the rear. Finally got rid of some > slight
rubbing. 

> 

> I've only run these tires for a week, but so far I'm quite > impressed.

We've had a series of rainstorms so I've had plenty of > opportunity to test
their capabilites in the wet and they've been > excellent. The tires are
also blessedly quiet and the round > shoulders is a plus with the steering
geometry of our cars. 

> 

> Can't say anything about thread life or how they'll perform after a > few

thousand miles, but so far I'm happy with my choice. 

> 

> Regards, 

> Axel J. Wulff 

> 610-731-5453 Cellular 

> 610-572-4611 Home 

> 

> 

> 

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