Michelin Pilot Preceda 2

[Mr_Q]

That info helps - ta. Sounds like a plan Charlie Brown: one set for street and another for track days.

[vak82]

One of my tyres were just slashed overnight but conveniently for me, it's just about time for me to get a new set of rubber for the car. I've done about 24,000km (including 6 track days) on the original PP1s, so if you're asking me, they've done wonders for me.

Because of this thread and thanks to Garry for his earlier reviews, I've just placed an order for four new PP2s (205/45/17) at $245 each. Does this sound right? That was the cheapest quote I got from a Michelin dealer here in Adelaide (Bob Jane T Mart).

I'm also going to forward them the alignment specifications advised from http://www.aus-cartalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=24776 (special thanks to russs and Charlie Brown - go the Winning Blue!!!)

Front
Caster: 5 deg
Camber: -0.7 deg
Toe: 0.00 deg

Rear
Camber: -1.2 deg
Toe: 0.18 deg

Would these specifications be alright for a regular spirited driver? Mine is a stock NC. Any feedback would be great.

Also, would anybody her trust Bob Jane T Mart to do your wheel alignments? I'm getting the alignment done for free and they don't mind if I bring in my specifications (I haven't had one since new ).

[Mr Starlet]

I feel for you buddy; getting roofs slashed and now tyre slashed, bet you're looking forward to coming back to Brissy .

Good tyre choice, I'm currently running Toyo T1Rs, they're great but don't know how they compare until trying something different.

Alignment wise; with your driving being mainly spirited and track, I recon you'll get better feel and wear with more negative camber. Mine's currently on -1.7/-1.9 (F/R) wears pretty evenly for a daily driver, some say even F/R camber is better, others recon more F then R, I left it up to Fulcrum to decide.
With toe; I've read somewhere that unless it's for race you'll want some toe-in (maybe ~0.5mm on each side), toe-in reduce darting.

[vak82]

Hey mate,

It'll be great to be back in Brisbane. The more Friday night cruises, the better .

Thanks for the tips... In that case I might go for a little more camber. I might just settle for these settings:

Front
Caster: 6.5 deg
Camber: -1.0 deg
Toe: 0.00 mm

Rear
Camber: -1.5 deg
Toe: 0.2 mm

I'm going to resist putting the MX on the track and save that time for the go-kart.

[Boags]

Danny,

Remember that the settings you found from CB and russs are specifically for the NC. They are a little different to the NA and NB specs for good reason...

I'd take their settings as a starting point, then modify from there if you feel the need.

Boags