Tyres for a 997 C2S?
Discussion
As the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is some way from being "N" rated, and because I would like to stick with "approved" tyres - has anyone got any reccomendations / suggestions?
I've stuck pretty rigidly to Michelin Pilot Sport 2's for the last few years (on a Subaru Impreza WRX, BMW E90 325i/330i Coupe's (albeit on runflats), a Mk5 Golf GTi and more recently a Boxster S 3.4), but now I've got a 997 C2S, I'm wondering what else people would suggest? My car is currently running Bridgestone RE050A's.
Pirelli PZero? PZero Rosso? Continentals?
I've stuck pretty rigidly to Michelin Pilot Sport 2's for the last few years (on a Subaru Impreza WRX, BMW E90 325i/330i Coupe's (albeit on runflats), a Mk5 Golf GTi and more recently a Boxster S 3.4), but now I've got a 997 C2S, I'm wondering what else people would suggest? My car is currently running Bridgestone RE050A's.
Pirelli PZero? PZero Rosso? Continentals?
MadMark911 said:
As the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is some way from being "N" rated, and because I would like to stick with "approved" tyres - has anyone got any reccomendations / suggestions?
I've stuck pretty rigidly to Michelin Pilot Sport 2's for the last few years (on a Subaru Impreza WRX, BMW E90 325i/330i Coupe's (albeit on runflats), a Mk5 Golf GTi and more recently a Boxster S 3.4), but now I've got a 997 C2S, I'm wondering what else people would suggest? My car is currently running Bridgestone RE050A's.
Pirelli PZero? PZero Rosso? Continentals?
Stay with PS2s (N2 currently from memory) - they're the best all-round tyre for the car.I've stuck pretty rigidly to Michelin Pilot Sport 2's for the last few years (on a Subaru Impreza WRX, BMW E90 325i/330i Coupe's (albeit on runflats), a Mk5 Golf GTi and more recently a Boxster S 3.4), but now I've got a 997 C2S, I'm wondering what else people would suggest? My car is currently running Bridgestone RE050A's.
Pirelli PZero? PZero Rosso? Continentals?
g7jhp said:
Starting point -What do you think of your current tyres?
Hmm - not bad but there doesn't seem to be as much feel (or as progressive a breakaway) as the Michelins on the Boxster. Difficult one because I'm trying to work out what is the difference in car and what is the difference in tyres ....Martian O said:
If you haven't got an OPC warranty, go with the Super Sports, even Porsche use them on their experience cars. If you have an OPC warranty, PS2's are the way to go.
I don't have an OPC warranty - it's from an independent (911 Virgin), so thanks to you and everyone else for the advice! Super Sports here I come .... 
Gibbo205 said:
Good choice, I've found them to be superior to the PS2's I had on previously in every way.
Are they (PSS) much quieter, Gibbo? Tempted to swap my Bridgestones and refit them when manufacturer's warranty expires. But only for a rather quieter tyre than the PS2 or not worth the hassle.betternotbigger said:
Are they (PSS) much quieter, Gibbo? Tempted to swap my Bridgestones and refit them when manufacturer's warranty expires. But only for a rather quieter tyre than the PS2 or not worth the hassle.
PSS is quieter than PS2 for sure, infact its a very smooth ride in comparison too.The PSS is stellar work by Michelin to be honest as the PS2 is a superb tyre and even though its a few years old, its still one of the best dry performance road tyres. The PSS is a bit better in the dry, certainly not upto CUP levels on track though, however its wet and cold weather performance is leagues ahead of the PS2.
Also wear rates, well I think the PSS must have some kind of voodoo magic going on, from the wear I am seeing I think they will last twice as long as the PS2, hence why I rate them so much, same price as PS2, better tyre and could last nearly twice as long, plus they work on track well.
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