Whats the best tyres for a 996 GT2 ?

[timmo]

Seeing Im a new owner ( he he ) ..
the car is running Michelin Sports but I think they are due for a new set
3 years old +
the car feels fine on these ! should I stick to them ?
Im going to be using the car on the road and keeping the car standard !

Cheers

by comparision Ive just driven my GT3 RS back from a snowing Nurburgring
and can now honestly say ... the GT2 is a better and more comfortable road car !
( but the RS is still one quick machine )


tim

[spb2]

If the car feels fine with the tyres on it, then most definitely you need to change them. Can't be driving around on tyres that feel fine. Spend £1200 on a set of cups or something.

If you're happy with the HP, then take it to a cheapo chipping company, you know, someone who have about 0.00001% of the knowledge of the likes of RUF and get them to whack it up to 600hp.

And of course seeing as it is so comfortable and well behaved on the road, and that is where the car will be used, be sure to set it up with lots of camber and heavily track focused geo settings!

Plus don't forget to check your grammar "whats the best....."

Edited by spb2 on Tuesday 27th March 10:00

Edited by spb2 on Tuesday 27th March 14:46

[weltmeister]

Hey Timbo
Did I miss something with the poster above ? Was this tongue in cheek or wot ?

Cheer & enjoy the beast

Allan
proud to be among the 0.00001% ta

[timmo]

SPB

Go play with your Scalextrics !

I think its a reasonable question to ask about tyres on this forum ,


Im a new owner to the GT2 marquee and thought I would call upon the vast knowledge
of this forum

as for my spelling I do apologise ( Ive had a very heavy weekend in Germany ! )


tim

[993rsr]

Bit flash a GT2 tent to go with the GT2.

[spb2]

"I think it's a reasonable question...."

Only pulling your leg Timmo.

And Allan...you put yourself in the 0.000001%, not me

[weltmeister]

Kiko and a few others would have everyone believe that RS Tuning & Alois Ruf are the only Porsche tuners in the universe, so who am I to disagree [LOL]

Welcome to the 0.00001% club

Cheers

Big Al

[mbutchers]

Tim - not so sure you're gonna get a lot of choice. I believe the GT2 is one of the only cars that uses a 315 section tyre(hence, they're expensive)..... Good luck...

[weltmeister]

I believe Toyo were expecting arrival of the 315 rears to suit GT2 they will be cost effective but not sure on grip compared to Michelin or Pirelli

Allan

[Agent Orange]

Think Mr Simply Tyres has em in , strictly track day tyre i wud ave said with GT2 U LL MUNCH EM UP IN NO TIME ...............

[speedyellow]

I ran 888's on my GT2 and can highly recommend them.... much better grip and composure than the road biased standard tyres. They are well priced as well which is a huge bonus!

Talk to Steve at Simply Tyres, he's always had the best prices for me!

[testarossa]

993rsr said:

Bit flash a GT2 tent to go with the GT2.

yup, pilot sports, great dry weather grip.

[simonharrod911]

spb2 said:

Plus don't forget to check your grammer "whats the best....."

Edited by spb2 on Tuesday 27th March 10:00

Do you mean grammar?

[spb2]

er....yeah

[Pork_n_Beem]

I am on A048 from Demon tweeks, there not bad about the same as Corsa motorsports but cheaper, they are wearing well - was impressed with road behavious as well.

C

[slippydiff]

Just put a pair of PS2s on the rear, amazing what a bit of tread can do...................