Fitted With Dunlop Sport Maxx
Discussion
https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch...
Apologies for the Typo error in the Thread title ( predictive text ) but I am going to take a look at this GT4 later and I was stunned to find it fitted with Dunlop Tyres instead of the usual Michelin . I am remembering all the criticism levelled at the X150 when fitted with the Dunlop Tyres and I am wondering if perhaps I should just stop at home and take this as a sign of neglected maintenance
At this mileage I would love to know how these became fitted to this GT4 ???
Apologies for the Typo error in the Thread title ( predictive text ) but I am going to take a look at this GT4 later and I was stunned to find it fitted with Dunlop Tyres instead of the usual Michelin . I am remembering all the criticism levelled at the X150 when fitted with the Dunlop Tyres and I am wondering if perhaps I should just stop at home and take this as a sign of neglected maintenance
At this mileage I would love to know how these became fitted to this GT4 ???
Edited by reddiesel on Sunday 5th November 08:51
Risonax said:
Strange looking Jaguar.
I never posted it on the basis its a Jaguar , I posted it on the basis it is sat on Dunlop Sport Maxx Tyres which were fitted to the Jaguar X150 as standard and received much criticism as being a crap tyre . As most will agree its mildly surprising to find them fitted to this GT4at the mileage covered .
CoolHands said:
Presumably they did track days and screwed the original tyres?
" Track Days " ??? Im definitely stopping at home .I seldom see Dunlop fitted to many Performance Cars nowadays as it tends to be the almost obligatory P Zero or Michelin . Clearly the technology has moved on since 2005 and the original Super Maxx but you may have it exactly right . Original tyres ruined by Track Days and a cheap set fitted to " off " the Car
The tyres in that advert have the N2 marking so are Porsche OE spec, as per the following article Dunlop made tyres for the 911 GT3. So likely to not be a "cheap" set.
https://www.evo.co.uk/reviews/19830/dunlop-sport-m...
https://www.evo.co.uk/reviews/19830/dunlop-sport-m...
csd19 said:
The tyres in that advert have the N2 marking so are Porsche OE spec, as per the following article Dunlop made tyres for the 911 GT3. So likely to not be a "cheap" set.
https://www.evo.co.uk/reviews/19830/dunlop-sport-m...
Thanks for Posting , I honestly never knew that . I looked farther into it and they had indeed been changed from the original Michelins .https://www.evo.co.uk/reviews/19830/dunlop-sport-m...
reddiesel said:
https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch...
Apologies for the Typo error in the Thread title ( predictive text ) but I am going to take a look at this GT4 later and I was stunned to find it fitted with Dunlop Tyres instead of the usual Michelin . I am remembering all the criticism levelled at the X150 when fitted with the Dunlop Tyres and I am wondering if perhaps I should just stop at home and take this as a sign of neglected maintenance
At this mileage I would love to know how these became fitted to this GT4 ???
GT4’s came with two different tyre brands. Mine (early/mod 22 build) arrived from factory on the Dunlops, no complaints here. Apologies for the Typo error in the Thread title ( predictive text ) but I am going to take a look at this GT4 later and I was stunned to find it fitted with Dunlop Tyres instead of the usual Michelin . I am remembering all the criticism levelled at the X150 when fitted with the Dunlop Tyres and I am wondering if perhaps I should just stop at home and take this as a sign of neglected maintenance
At this mileage I would love to know how these became fitted to this GT4 ???
Edited by reddiesel on Sunday 5th November 08:51
Mate has them on his GT4, his one slight complaint was the slightly harsh ride and the dealer said to try the Dunlops, he was on Michelins originally, he said not only are they more compliant but the steering on them feels much nicer too, much more precise off centre.
No idea on wear rate though, but to be honest, he only does 6-8k miles a year, so if he needs to swap them, or the rears, every 12 months I doubt he would be that fussed about it.
No idea on wear rate though, but to be honest, he only does 6-8k miles a year, so if he needs to swap them, or the rears, every 12 months I doubt he would be that fussed about it.
My 981 GT4 came with a nearly worn out set of Dunlop Sport Maxx that I am pretty sure must have been original. They weren't too bad in the dry, but with about 2.5 mm tread at lowest points, were really not all that clever in the cold/wet.
Might not be as good as Cup 2, but if I bought a car with them on, I'd wear them out before changing them. I bet they are more than OK for dry weather and track use.
They were replaced with Michelin PS Cup 2, which are also not that clever in the cold/wet. I have a spare set of 718 GT4 wheels for those, and just use them for nice weather and track days, and some Pirelli P Zero on the original rims for more normal getting about on soggy roads.
Liam
Might not be as good as Cup 2, but if I bought a car with them on, I'd wear them out before changing them. I bet they are more than OK for dry weather and track use.
They were replaced with Michelin PS Cup 2, which are also not that clever in the cold/wet. I have a spare set of 718 GT4 wheels for those, and just use them for nice weather and track days, and some Pirelli P Zero on the original rims for more normal getting about on soggy roads.
Liam
I’ve since taken the Dunlops off my car. They definitely aren’t better in the wet thank Cup2’s, and borderline lethal in anything below 12C
In the dry, and warm weather, they are as good, if not slightly better, than Cup2’s. But living in the north west, neither of those things happen very often.
I’m on Cup2’s now.
In the dry, and warm weather, they are as good, if not slightly better, than Cup2’s. But living in the north west, neither of those things happen very often.
I’m on Cup2’s now.
jackwood said:
I’ve since taken the Dunlops off my car. They definitely aren’t better in the wet than Cup2’s, and borderline lethal in anything below 12C
<snip>
Oh gawd, thanks for the reminder. I do now recall putting my 981 GT4 away for the winter about this time in 2018, after a hefty dose of opposite lock being needed without much warning on a cold and greasy motorway slip road (in the North West UK). “Not that clever” was probably a bit of an understatement, and Cup 2’s have never scared me anything like as much. I put it away for a few months at the time, vowing not to drive again until spring, and only with a better set of tyres.<snip>
Liam
Gassing Station | Boxster/Cayman | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff