Tyres for 997 GT3
Discussion
I am just about to take delivery of my GT3, clubsport (this Friday ). Which tyres are best for the road, what sort of mileage can I expect out of the front and rear tyres and is there a national supplier that anyone can recommend. Finally, how good are the tyres in the wet ( I have heard conflicting reports).
Your help appreciated
Your help appreciated
My Michelin Pilot Sport Cups are wearing pretty well, in spite of a trip to the Nurburgring and a track day at Castle Combe. They are now on 4500 miles and the inner edge of the rears in close to (but not quite at) the wear indicator. If I go gently, I reckon they could be good for 6k miles, but realistically, 5k seems more sensible.
The rears are worn more than the fronts (as you would expect), but the fronts aren't actually all that far behind.
In the wet, they are OK. Liable to aquaplane because of the low tread depth of course, but lateral grip is quite good, although once they let go in the wet, ahem, they have GONE.
The rears are worn more than the fronts (as you would expect), but the fronts aren't actually all that far behind.
In the wet, they are OK. Liable to aquaplane because of the low tread depth of course, but lateral grip is quite good, although once they let go in the wet, ahem, they have GONE.
Mine came with Pirella Corsas, as you'd expect they were great on track but not exactly confidence inspiring in the wet. I put on Michelin Pilot Sports for a driving trip into France and they felt subjectively way better on wet roads. To be honest I haven't noticed that dry grip is that much different at road speed / on road-quality surfaces; I figured that its only going to be on smooth tarmac at track temperatures that the Corsas / Cups come into their own. I'll put the Corsas back on next summer but when thhey wear out, I think I'll stick with Pilot Sports or similar. No opinion yet on tyre life.
Good question.
The latest Cups are very good, but the disadvantages are, low life expectancy, high replacement cost and compromised standing water deflection when worn. There are approved 'N' spec road tyre options, but limited feedback from users, so no clear recommendation, yet.
Quite a few owners may be considering a change for this winter's road use.
Interestingly, I was told that the n/s rear wears fastest. Probably due to UK rhd users 'attacking' r/h bends, round-abouts, and clockwise circuits more aggressively.
The latest Cups are very good, but the disadvantages are, low life expectancy, high replacement cost and compromised standing water deflection when worn. There are approved 'N' spec road tyre options, but limited feedback from users, so no clear recommendation, yet.
Quite a few owners may be considering a change for this winter's road use.
Interestingly, I was told that the n/s rear wears fastest. Probably due to UK rhd users 'attacking' r/h bends, round-abouts, and clockwise circuits more aggressively.
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