New tyres all round...

[mrcityrunner]

Hello all.. I'm hoping someone will be up as I need to make a decision about getting new Michelin pilot sport n2 tyres or Pirelli p-zero corsa tyres or maybe even goodyears (n rated required)....any recommendations for best grip in dry/wet and wear? The OPC is expecting a decision tomorrow...

Going on a 997 cs2... I have Carrera sport 2 wheels

Thanks!!

R

[996TT02]

I went for the Michelins.

Rim protectors, and also, one of my Pirellis had split (sidewall, 2 places) and the tyre fitter said that this was not unusual.

Make of it what you will.

As far as performance, I really am not competent enough to tell the difference, if any.

[sidicks]

mrcityrunner said:

Hello all.. I'm hoping someone will be up as I need to make a decision about getting new Michelin pilot sport n2 tyres or Pirelli p-zero corsa tyres or maybe even goodyears (n rated required)....any recommendations for best grip in dry/wet and wear? The OPC is expecting a decision tomorrow...

Going on a 997 cs2... I have Carrera sport 2 wheels

Thanks!!

R

If you have to have n-rating then I'd go for the Michelin Pilot Sport 2's.

[Get2Jaime]

sidicks said:

mrcityrunner said:

Hello all.. I'm hoping someone will be up as I need to make a decision about getting new Michelin pilot sport n2 tyres or Pirelli p-zero corsa tyres or maybe even goodyears (n rated required)....any recommendations for best grip in dry/wet and wear? The OPC is expecting a decision tomorrow...

Going on a 997 cs2... I have Carrera sport 2 wheels

Thanks!!

R

If you have to have n-rating then I'd go for the Michelin Pilot Sport 2's.

+1 Great tyres, upgraded from the N2's, ignore the N Rated rubbish...

[sidicks]

Get2Jaime said:

+1 Great tyres, upgraded from the N2's, ignore the N Rated rubbish...

??

The Pilot Sport 2's ARE N-rated.

[IMIA]

Go for the MPS 2. The others are not as good.

[IMIA]

Also worth getting a quotation from Wembley tyres and then make sure the OPC matches it. If not send it to Wembley tyres. They'll be at least 20% cheaper on the MPS.

[Get2Jaime]

sidicks said:

Get2Jaime said:

+1 Great tyres, upgraded from the N2's, ignore the N Rated rubbish...

??

The Pilot Sport 2's ARE N-rated.

Ooops, I actually fitted Michelin Pilot Super Sport, to my knowledge these are still not N Rated.

Purchased and fitted through Blackcircles, cheapest around + Clubcard points!

[Technomad]

Get2Jaime said:

Ooops, I actually fitted Michelin Pilot Super Sport, to my knowledge these are still not N Rated.

Purchased and fitted through Blackcircles, cheapest around + Clubcard points!

Did you go from PS/2s? If so, how did you find the change? Having just refused to renew the OPC warranty for well-documented reasons, I'll be looking to put PSS' on in the Spring, when I switch back from the winters.

[sidicks]

Get2Jaime said:

Ooops, I actually fitted Michelin Pilot Super Sport, to my knowledge these are still not N Rated.

Purchased and fitted through Blackcircles, cheapest around + Clubcard points!

Indeed - there are a small number of sizes in the Supersports that are N-rated (Carrera GT sizes), but the vast majority are not, which is hugely frustrating for Porsche owners as these are by far the best tyres around (excluding special tyres like the Cup 2's).

[Get2Jaime]

Technomad said:

Did you go from PS/2s? If so, how did you find the change? Having just refused to renew the OPC warranty for well-documented reasons, I'll be looking to put PSS' on in the Spring, when I switch back from the winters.

How did I find the change? Well if you enjoy more grip in both the wet and dry and reduced road noise then I'd go for it - the main thing is they are a noticeable upgrade from the PS2's.

I've used these throughout the winter so far and would see minimal benefit in having 2 sets of tyres - Obviously I apply a level of caution when driving in the winter months.

[Get2Jaime]

sidicks said:

Indeed - there are a small number of sizes in the Supersports that are N-rated (Carrera GT sizes), but the vast majority are not, which is hugely frustrating for Porsche owners as these are by far the best tyres around (excluding special tyres like the Cup 2's).

The whole N Rated thing has been done to death on here, but yes you're right a mild descriptive is 'frustrating'.

[red997]

I've just had a full set of Michelin Pilot Supersports fitted to my Panamera Turbo by Cambs OPC
so they are N rated;
I can also categorically state that they are better in all respects that Pzero corsas and Mich PS 2's - all N rated
not much different in cost too

[Get2Jaime]

red997 said:

I've just had a full set of Michelin Pilot Supersports fitted to my Panamera Turbo by Cambs OPC
so they are N rated;
I can also categorically state that they are better in all respects that Pzero corsas and Mich PS 2's - all N rated
not much different in cost too

Having had a service at Solihull OPC last year, their main advisory was that MPSS tyres are not N Rated!

[rbh]

They seem to be N certified for Panameras and 991's

[red997]

well I can categorically state in the 20" Pana sizes they are !
they have the magical 'Nx' on the sidewall
can't imagine an OPC would fit them if they didn't

[sidicks]

Get2Jaime said:

Having had a service at Solihull OPC last year, their main advisory was that MPSS tyres are not N Rated!

There are N-rated 255/40/20 and 295/35/20 Supersports shown on the Michelin website - I assume these fit the Pannamera? Still not available for the 991 yet...

[red997]

yep - that's the size