Tyres for Gen 1 GT3RS

[bopper]

I have a 997 Gen1GT3RS and the rear tyres need replacing.At the moment it has Pirelli P Zero Corsa's but I was thinking of fitting a set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cups.Advice would be appreciated as I've heard that Cups are the best and Michelin have an offer on at the moment.

[arcamalpha]

I wouldn't go for Corsas at the front and Cups at the back. Unless you're planning to replace all 4 of course.

I prefer Cups to Corsas as they stand up better on track and are fine on the road with common sense applied. I'd be taking Super Sports over Corsas for road use as they're a better all-round tyre.

[bopper]

I will replace all 4 if I go for the Michelins.

[BMCG]

from a previous post:

Tirerack's fitment engine for a 2008 GT3 RS.1...throws up 21 possibilities...not all available this side of the pond....but ensuing at least widen the canvass...i've listed my choices...

N Rated:
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A N0
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A N1
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 N2
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+ N1
Pirelli P Zero N2
Pirelli P Zero Rosso N1
Pirelli P Zero Corsa System N1 (A favourite of mine)

and once you've wandered off the N1 reservation:
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Dunlop Sport Maxx Race
Continental ConfiForceContact
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11

[pete a]

bopper said:

I have a 997 Gen1GT3RS and the rear tyres need replacing.At the moment it has Pirelli P Zero Corsa's but I was thinking of fitting a set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cups.Advice would be appreciated as I've heard that Cups are the best and Michelin have an offer on at the moment.

I would go for the supersports if not tracking the car, what colour is it?

[bopper]

Silver with black wheels,wing ends,mirrors etc

[pete a]

Silver is very rare on the 997.1 RS ...nice

[Dblue]

Went Supersports on mine, not quite as great as I hoped TBH.

I personally hate Cups. Unless its a serious track car they are very compromised on the road. They cope just about when new with standing water but more than half worn they are positively dangerous in a a downpour (As I can vouch for personally) They cost a fortune relatively , start with 5mm of tread when new and are of course pretty soft and not long lived. If you must fit a track tyre, Pirelli Corsa every time.

I found PS2s were fine as a road tyre before the current MPSS went on

[bopper]

Think I,ll stick with Corsa's-thanks for the advice.