Bridgestone or Michelin what do you prefer
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I have RE050s on now, and they are loud - I'll be curious to see what the PS2s are like in comparison.
Beyond that the other criticisms I've heard of the RE050 is wet weather grip isn't as good, and the side wall is super stiff - great on track, but gives a firmer ride on the road. I've not tried PS2s though, so this comparison is more based on hearsay than fact.
Beyond that the other criticisms I've heard of the RE050 is wet weather grip isn't as good, and the side wall is super stiff - great on track, but gives a firmer ride on the road. I've not tried PS2s though, so this comparison is more based on hearsay than fact.
Can't help directly but I had Michelins on my 996 C4 which were great but I am equally pleased with the Bridgestones that the Spyder came with from the factory. Whilst I know the 2 cars are rather different, the Bridgestones still have plenty of life left in them at 9500 miles (I know, must try harder) whereas the Michelins were generally getting replaced at that sort of mileage in the old car.
Yep have already seen the other topic, Actus found out the prices for me as well hence asking the question here, I have bridgestones on at the moment that were already on it when I bought it, I have done 5k in it and they still have plenty in the middles but the edges are starting to wear, I have been very happy with them, not given me an cause for concern when throwing it around which is why I am interested in how people compare the two, it is the old saying about if it ain't broke which sticks in my mind
Matt Seabrook said:
Had Bridgestone on the car when I brought it and have now fitted Mich Pilot Super Sports. I will not be going back to Brigestone. The Mich are quieter and seem to offer better grip at road speeds. I'm very happy with the Michelins.
^^^THIS^^^Would not entertain Bridgestones. Noisy and crashy IMO.
But you will give up some steering feel which is the one area in which the Bridgestones excel.
Am I the only one with Goodyear F1's on a CaymanS, the car came from Guildford OPC with them and they are great in comparison to the Bridgestone runflats I had on the Z4. It would be good to know how they compare to the others above although I have had a look to find out how much the rears would be but I haven't found anybody who does the Goodyear F1's in the size I have!
Paul
Paul
From memory, the Michelin (PS2s) are a lot lighter weight than the Bridgestones (several pounds per corner, I think - can't find the info now). It would be worth fitting the Michelins for the reduction in unsprung weight and rotational inertia (the effect of the latter is similar to a light weight flywheel - faster acceleration in the lower gears). Add the fact that the Michelins are a superbly grippy tyre too and they're a no-brainer for me.
Air = 78% Nitrogen 21% Oxygen 1% other gases primarily Argon. Within the other gases are primary components of water vapour and of course our friend CO2. Substantial weight saving???!!! Nitrogen has bigger atoms so it does not leak so readily and does not absorb as much heat also the % of H2O in the inflation gas will depend on the humidity of the air. For F1 there are definite benefits for us mere mortals some benefit in that youu probably won't have to tiop up the tyres as often. A Great success of marketing.
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I currently run Bridgestones on my Turbo, quite happy with them. However I recently had my car in at Redline Racing, longest serving and most successful race team in the Carrera Cup.
One of the first things there lead mechanic said to me was get the Bridgestones off and get PS2's on. They swear by them for reducing road noise and improving handling etc.
I've got plenty of life left on the Bridgestones, but when they need replacing I'll be trying PS2's for sure.
One of the first things there lead mechanic said to me was get the Bridgestones off and get PS2's on. They swear by them for reducing road noise and improving handling etc.
I've got plenty of life left on the Bridgestones, but when they need replacing I'll be trying PS2's for sure.
My current 987.2S is on Bridgestones, previous 987.1S was on Michelins. From memory the Michelins were indeed quieter and felt softer (read grippy) and more compliant.
On the downside, they felt less good in the rain although I've seen tests in Evo that would suggest this is just me!
Anyway, when it is time to replace, I will probably move to Michelins if possible (hoping it doesn't take 4 months to source them like it did last time around).
On the downside, they felt less good in the rain although I've seen tests in Evo that would suggest this is just me!
Anyway, when it is time to replace, I will probably move to Michelins if possible (hoping it doesn't take 4 months to source them like it did last time around).
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