Replacing the OEM Michelin Pilots on the SS

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02-10-2011, 12:29 PM

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so can anyone tell me what is the widest tire that will fit on the ss wheels without rubbing issues.

245/40/18

02-10-2011, 02:59 PM

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Thanks!

02-23-2011, 09:22 AM

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Anybody run the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires? The 245/40's run $238.00 a piece and I found two local for a couple hundred bucks.

02-23-2011, 09:32 AM

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Just installed nitto neogens 245 40 18's. They look great and hook up ALOT better than than stockers. Little noisy for first hundred miles. Havent had them in the rain yet. My superchips module tells me I'm running 5.2-5.3 0-60 consistant with the traction control on and no launch mode.

2008 Black HHR SS Auto. Superchips tune & K&N drop in filter.

02-23-2011, 10:51 AM

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Well I just pulled the trigger on some Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus 245/40 18's. I will report on how they are once I get them installed.

02-23-2011, 11:20 AM

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Well I just pulled the trigger on some Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus 245/40 18's. I will report on how they are once I get them installed.

Very nice man. As soon as the snow is gone here i will be putting my rims with the 245/40s on. I have the Nitto 555 tires

02-23-2011, 11:33 AM

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How do you like the 555's. It was a toss up between the the neogens and the 555's. I put the neogens on thinking they would perform better in the rain.

02-23-2011, 11:55 AM

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How do you like the 555's. It was a toss up between the the neogens and the 555's. I put the neogens on thinking they would perform better in the rain.

The neogens are better in the rain my buddy has them on his Supercharged Altima SE-R. I havent put the 555s on yet. Waiting for the snow to disappear

02-23-2011, 04:00 PM

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Anybody run the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires? The 245/40's run $238.00 a piece and I found two local for a couple hundred bucks.

yep...on my second set

They are pretty good...I got right around 45k ot of them, just like you should. Mine are stock size though.

02-23-2011, 04:36 PM

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I ran the OEM Michelins 62,000 miles... needless to say I had slicks for the last 20,000. I replaced them with Continental ExtremeContact DWSs; 235/40 is the only size that was available without waiting 6 weeks for more to be manufactured. I have been very pleased with the great mix of quiet, performance, and especially snow traction this winter. There may be better performance choices, but the Contis seemed to be the best all around tire for my SS. They've already gotten me through 36 inches of snow so far this winter.

I have to second this. I went from the stock 225/45-18's and stock wheels to 225/55-16 Conti DWS and Wheel Vintiques Smoothies last week. Big improvement in ride and noise. Just a bit less crisp on turn-in (probably due to the taller sidewalls). haven't had another snow here in Denver, but almost looking forward to it to see how they do. Oh, and I am convinced these out-brake the stock Michelins.