PS2 PS4 Combo
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kingroon

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94 posts

146 months

Monday 26th July 2021
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Looking for some new tyres for my 996.2 GT3 Wheels, but can only get Michelins in a PS4 Front, PS2 Rear setup due to availability etc.

Is there any potential hazard/danger/mismatch with this set up..? Both are Y rated; Fronts 95, Rears 98..


cdrick4

103 posts

136 months

Thursday 29th July 2021
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Haven't tried, but I think having two different threads can hurt performance.

Grantstown

1,280 posts

107 months

Thursday 29th July 2021
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PS4s can be hard to come by. I was waiting a while before I found a set of 4 on black circles.

I don't see any hazard here for a 2wd car. Others will have much more insight into performance issues, but I'd say that having a significant difference in tread depth could be more of an issue than having similar tyres on the same tread depth (to give a bit of perspective).

I've made the mistake of having fairly significantly different tyre tread types on the front and back of a 4wd car before. It really upset the traction control system and needed changing. This wasn't a performance vehicle.

pmr01

340 posts

170 months

Thursday 30th September 2021
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kingroon said:
Looking for some new tyres for my 996.2 GT3 Wheels, but can only get Michelins in a PS4 Front, PS2 Rear setup due to availability etc.

Is there any potential hazard/danger/mismatch with this set up..? Both are Y rated; Fronts 95, Rears 98..

i have a 996 turbo and thats the combo i have on mine. limited choices on 18s. I haven't found any problems at all with that set up but i did feel it would have increased the grip at the front with the ps4 but hasnt happened.

jamesx19

26 posts

212 months

Thursday 30th September 2021
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Got this combination at the moment. No real difference from the former PS2 all round set up.

Maybe more front grip? but still balanced. I don't bimble about either so consider it safe.

ChrisW.

7,888 posts

275 months

Friday 1st October 2021
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You may not notice the difference until it takes you by surprise.

The Carrera GT was considered a challenge on the original PS2's ... which was resolved when Porsche N rated the Supersport only for this car.

I wouldn't, but I can see the problem.

Pirelli ?