Tyres for a 997 GTS Cab

[JW1]

Hi All,
I will very shortly need to replace the tyres on a recently acquired 997 GTS with the 19" RS Spyder alloys. The car currently has Bridgestone Potenza tyres. Are there alternative makes available for these wheels or are the BP tyres generally considered okay? Are there tyre specialists who will work with these wheels or is it going to be strictly a main dealer?
Thanks,
James.

[Magic919]

Wheels in Motion/Blackboots will fit them safely. I use Michelin PS2 having had the Bridgestones and Pirellis.

[JW1]

Thanks Magic for your reply. Do you rate the Michelin tyres over the Bridgestone and Pirelli? Is the road noise any less? What would you typically expect to pay for a set which are Porsche rated N?

[jackwood]

I've fitted N rated Michelin Cup2 to my GTS.

Fantastic tyre, and considering how much grip they offer up, very quiet.

Work well in the wet too, despite what many may think.

Of the non SHP options I would go with the Michelin PS2. Fantastic all weather, all condition tyre (bar snow and ice, obviously).

Jack

[Magic919]

I think they are less noisy than the tyres they replaced. Unless you want Cup 2a or PSS, then PS2 are great.

I bought my last set in October and they were about a grand from what I recall for N rated (fresh) tyres.

[JW1]

Thanks Jackwood and Magic, appreciate the info.

[c4sman]

Have Pirelli on my GTS but will move to PS2's whenever they wear out. Had the PS2s on most of my 997s and think it is a great tyre. Never that impressed with Pirelli.

[JW1]

Thank you for all your helpful replies. I contacted Tyre Works in Crawley who I usually buy tyres from and not a problem for them to change tyres on the centre lock type wheels, a set of Michelin PS2's (N rated)will cost me £850 inc vat fitted.