...another Tyre ques' on difference between brands

[cyrus1971]

So various quotes from Micheldeva for full set of 4 new tyres for 996TT (inc fit / bal and track):

£613 - Pirelli P.Zero Asimetrico N3
£639 - Continental Sport N2
£660 - Bridgestone ????? N3
£738 - Michelin Pilot Sport N1

which should I opt for as a press on driver (no track days) who prioritises wet weather grip over dry ? I wouldn't mind less tyre noise too and I do fined the current Pirelis a little hard. Also what is the difference in the compounds N1 - N3 - does this mean they will wear differntly ?

Micheldever says the Bridgestones are proving popular at the moment - any experiences out there ?



>>> Edited by cyrus1971 on Wednesday 8th December 13:21

[cyrus1971]

Just done soem internet searches : useless - no objective opinions out there.


anyone know of a good info / forum for high performance tyres not sponsored by a manaufactuer ?

[cyrus1971]

No N # is a revision number (IE a new rubber compound / or tread pattern) apparently not to do with sport or comfort. Porsche re-validates the tyre as apropriate for their cars, if passed a new N number is alocated to t tyre type of a particualre manufacturer. Pirellie seem to be bringing out the most revisions since the P.Zero Rosso is avaible on n4 and most other manufacturers are on N2 or N3 as a maximum

[cyrus1971]

So just got the Pirellis from Micheldeva. £650 the set including fit, bal, wheel clean and tracking.

Car feels better already and only done 2 miles.

The fitter commented that one of my fronts has been bent out of shape a tiny amount on the inner face. About 1/4 of a MM but this nowexplains the increasing shake I get from the steering wheel at speed.

Time for a new front aloy ?