Michelin 285 PS4s Shortage?

JamesNoBrakes · 03-30-2020, 11:53 PM

Seems I can't find the fronts anywhere in SS 1LE size, none of the big retailers, no tire-rack, costco, chevy dealer, discount-tire, etc. Anywhere that I do seem to find them, it seems sketchy and the part-no usually doesn't match up. Contacted Michelin and they said they were making them, but seems odd that they wouldn't have been doing this months in advance (of spring/summer). Been trying literally for months, so not a recent COVID thing.

Similar experiences? Do you just go for PSS?

JCunningham · 03-31-2020, 12:44 AM

iv read 295/30/20s fit no problem 285/30 is 26.8" 295/30 is 27"

JamesNoBrakes · 03-31-2020, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

iv read 295/30/20s fit no problem 285/30 is 26.8" 295/30 is 27"

I don't know if that's really correct, there are typically 4 sizes that "fit" a particular width rim, 285 is already at the recommended limit for a 10" rim. 295 might "work", but I'd want more data than that. Rubbing? Experiences?

VinnAY · 03-31-2020, 10:01 AM

a 275.35 will fit and be very close to the same diameter

JCunningham · 03-31-2020, 10:02 AM

according to Michelin the PS4 295/30/20 will fit 10"-11" rims. my 285/30/20 PSS are stretched on a 10" rim. I would think a 295 would fit better.

JamesNoBrakes · 03-31-2020, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

according to Michelin the PS4 295/30/20 will fit 10"-11" rims. my 285/30/20 PSS are stretched on a 10" rim. I would think a 295 would fit better.

Maybe that's just specific to Michelin, tire-rack and pretty much everyone else state that 265/275 is the "optimum" for a 10" rim. 255 and 285 are possible, but outside the optimum and 295 would be going further away. I'll probably redouble efforts to see about 295s, I do recall seeing that on Michelin's site. But are there rubbing concerns?

JCunningham · 03-31-2020, 10:20 AM

i go by the manufacturers specs for the specific tire. not what someone made up. like i said my 285/30 are stretched on a 10" rim.

Scargoes · 03-31-2020, 12:10 PM

Two things, 1) I'd go by the manufactures recommended rim widths, in this case 10-11" with 10.5 being optimal. 2)I haven't run them but I hear a lot of people saying the Michelins run a little narrow for their size. I know they did on my Kia with the AS3s.

JamesNoBrakes · 03-31-2020, 02:32 PM

Yeah, went with the 295s, so we'll see. It'll lift the front end almost a quarter of an inch, but that should be pretty notional.

JCunningham · 03-31-2020, 02:51 PM

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=295%2F30%2F20

dray · 04-03-2020, 12:54 PM

I got a set of these in stock sizes on March 10th at Tire Discounters, but they had to special order them. Was just about to give up and get the Continentals, but they are hard to find in stock sizes also. The guy at my TD had to make some calls but he found me a set and the date code was Sept of 19, so they are good. Don't know why there is such a drought.

JamesNoBrakes · 04-03-2020, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dray

I got a set of these in stock sizes on March 10th at Tire Discounters, but they had to special order them. Was just about to give up and get the Continentals, but they are hard to find in stock sizes also. The guy at my TD had to make some calls but he found me a set and the date code was Sept of 19, so they are good. Don't know why there is such a drought.

The ZL1 forum had some good insight. In short, a lot more new cars coming with this size of tire, so all the production stock going to the OEM on those cars.

kropscamaro16 · 04-06-2020, 11:33 AM

i have 275 on mine since i was lowered more in the front trying to figure out if i want to do ps4s again or cup 2s or oem 1le tires lol but with all this shit going on im just saving up my $$

03-30-2020, 11:53 PM	#1
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,301	Michelin 285 PS4s Shortage? Seems I can't find the fronts anywhere in SS 1LE size, none of the big retailers, no tire-rack, costco, chevy dealer, discount-tire, etc. Anywhere that I do seem to find them, it seems sketchy and the part-no usually doesn't match up. Contacted Michelin and they said they were making them, but seems odd that they wouldn't have been doing this months in advance (of spring/summer). Been trying literally for months, so not a recent COVID thing. Similar experiences? Do you just go for PSS? __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

03-31-2020, 12:44 AM	#2
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	iv read 295/30/20s fit no problem 285/30 is 26.8" 295/30 is 27" __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-31-2020, 10:02 AM	#5
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	according to Michelin the PS4 295/30/20 will fit 10"-11" rims. my 285/30/20 PSS are stretched on a 10" rim. I would think a 295 would fit better. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-31-2020, 10:20 AM	#7
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	i go by the manufacturers specs for the specific tire. not what someone made up. like i said my 285/30 are stretched on a 10" rim. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-31-2020, 12:10 PM	#8
Scargoes Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dessert Posts: 486	Two things, 1) I'd go by the manufactures recommended rim widths, in this case 10-11" with 10.5 being optimal. 2)I haven't run them but I hear a lot of people saying the Michelins run a little narrow for their size. I know they did on my Kia with the AS3s. __________________ 2018 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS 1LE with Nav, PDR, and track alignment 1:34.20 Willow Springs Big Track

03-31-2020, 10:01 AM	#4
VinnAY Account Suspended Drives: 18 1SS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 939	a 275.35 will fit and be very close to the same diameter

03-31-2020, 02:32 PM	#9
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,301	Yeah, went with the 295s, so we'll see. It'll lift the front end almost a quarter of an inch, but that should be pretty notional. __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

03-31-2020, 02:51 PM	#10
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=295%2F30%2F20 __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

04-03-2020, 12:54 PM	#11
dray Drives: 2017 2SS A8 NGM, 2012 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 189	I got a set of these in stock sizes on March 10th at Tire Discounters, but they had to special order them. Was just about to give up and get the Continentals, but they are hard to find in stock sizes also. The guy at my TD had to make some calls but he found me a set and the date code was Sept of 19, so they are good. Don't know why there is such a drought.

04-06-2020, 11:33 AM	#13
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	i have 275 on mine since i was lowered more in the front trying to figure out if i want to do ps4s again or cup 2s or oem 1le tires lol but with all this shit going on im just saving up my $$ __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

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