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Postby Andy Wana » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:25 pm

AJ wrote:if you aren't completely satisfied with the overall performance of the michys andy.....you're too fussy :lol:


Hey, I colour coordinate my underwears and socks ... I am fussy
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Postby AJ » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:26 pm

:? ..........jesus :lol:
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Postby StanTheMan » Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:30 pm

Garry wrote: (who needs a torsen when you have grippy tyres?)


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Postby zoomzoom » Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:51 pm

Since this old thread has been pulled up, and I am sure some other people have tried the pp2's also, can anyone who has used both these and toyo T1R offer an opinion on both and how they compare?

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Postby Andy Wana » Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:29 am

I've been quoted for $198 a corner ... do any of you know can do a better deal out here in Sydney?
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Postby Dave » Tue May 01, 2007 10:12 am

Andy Wana wrote:I've been quoted for $198 a corner ... do any of you know can do a better deal out here in Sydney?


What size are you quoting for Andy?
I agree with Garry that you listen to other's tyre advice with a reasonable amount of prejudice. I have bought expensive tyres with high expectations based on all sorts of reviews and good words - only to be dissapointed. If the car is similar spec/ mods to yours, and you take it for a test drive and like it - then that is the only way to be pretty sure you will get what you expect. Your car could still run a different wheel alignment/ tyre pressure combo, and totally change the experience... so be prepared to play with it a bit to get it right!.
If you are getting the Michy's for 205/45/16s then the $198 is about $30 a corner better than I was quoted 12 months ago. I would be interested to know where you get them from for those $; they could be the next replacements on the SP (thats the same as I paid for the T1Rs - which I am still very happy with some 30000+ks later!). 8)

edit: just saw that you are looking at 15" tyres in another thread... not having shopped for them I can't add any value to your deliberations.
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Postby Andy Wana » Tue May 01, 2007 11:56 am

I was quoted $198 a tyre for 195/50/R15 at Tyre Plus Brookvale ... called up Bob Jane in the same suburb and they do the Michelin PP2s for $160 a tyre
So I ended up going with Bob Jane instead, I still think they can go a bit cheaper somewhere else but I had my reasons for choosing the Brookvale area
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Postby Andy Wana » Tue May 08, 2007 1:34 pm

Michelin PP2s are on and so far, I am loving it
Compared to my previous tires, the PP2s are quieter, grippier and more comfortable ... they are basically better in every aspect
So far they are good and grippy in the dry weather, the next few rainy days in Sydney will be suitable to test their capabilities in the wet
Will keep you forumites up to date with this tyre, although keep in mind that I am not using them for any track days ... strictly road tyres for everyday driving
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Postby Andy Wana » Fri May 11, 2007 4:28 pm

The heavens opened in the past 2 days and I get to test the PP2s in the wet weather
PP2s seem to handle and grip well in the wet ... Wet braking is also good and so far all is well ...
I've yet to see how they'll go with continued use, they are still practically new with only 200+ kms on them
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Postby AJ » Fri May 11, 2007 8:06 pm

they'll actually get better, once you have about 1500 on 'em andy 8)
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Postby JBT » Fri May 11, 2007 10:41 pm

No wet experience yet but they (PP2) are fabulous in the dry. :)
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Postby NMX516 » Sat May 12, 2007 3:20 pm

Andy, what tyres have you upgraded from? I'm trawling through the tyre minefield at the moment too... :roll:
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Postby Andy Wana » Sun May 13, 2007 12:19 am

NMX516 wrote:Andy, what tyres have you upgraded from? I'm trawling through the tyre minefield at the moment too... :roll:


I 'upgraded' from a Pirelli Monza something or rather (can't remember the brand)
The previous tyre was a 205/45/R16 and I have 16" wheels on them
My non power steering NA8 Clubman just made the whole experience with them worse somewhat (i.e low speed manouver, parking)

My tyre choices came down to the following at the end:
Toyo T1R, Michelin Pilot Preceda 2 and Yokohama S-Drive

The PP2s is the dearet amongst the 3, but so far I have no complaints about them
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Postby Mr_Q » Sun May 13, 2007 11:49 am

Andy Wana wrote:My tyre choices came down to the following at the end:
Toyo T1R, Michelin Pilot Preceda 2 and Yokohama S-Drive

I'm in the same boat at the moment. Has anyone tried any of these at a track day? Are they ok, or am I still better off with some R-spec tyres (and keep some PP2s for street use - if the financial controller allows it :D)?
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Postby AJ » Sun May 13, 2007 12:07 pm

they are a top of the line road tyre Mr Q, i'd hesitate to kill them on a track, as with their grip levels, they'd heat up enormously with the stress of a track day........same old story, heat cycles are the killer with track use, i'd be using a less expensive tyre that i could afford to rag out for track days & keep the michys for street use........just my opinion :)
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