968 tyres

[andyy]

I'm looking to replace all 4 tyres on a 968 coupe.
At the moment I'm deciding between Bridgestone S02 or Pirelli.
Any thoughts as to which is likely to be best - or any others worth considering.
The car is only for commuting - no track days etc.
many thanks Andy

[JulianL]

Have run the Bridgestone S02s and really don't like them - they spoil the feel, especially on the steering. P Zero's are a good all rounder, may not have the highest grip levels but they are honest (i.e. you can have some fun!).

Michelin do a good range for Porsche, I've run the pilot sport Cup (on track and road) and have been impressed - talk to Mark Hutchison at Hutchison Motorsport he knows his stuff and will point you in the right direction:

www.hutchisonmotorsport.co.uk

[Melv]

S02's great all rounder and good in the wet, P0's also good, but not as good as the S02's when it rains.

I run S02's on my Cup Car as my wet track and road legal set.

Just a thought Julian, are/were your S02's N-rated? If not sidewalls not as stiff.

Melv

>> Edited by Melv on Monday 2nd February 19:16

[neon_fox]

Blah blah Micheldever tyres blah blah www.micheldever.co.uk/ blah blah cheapest I've yet found even shipped to your local fitter blah blah Kumho Ecsta Supra 712s blah blah great on my old 968CS blah blah

OK, done my usual.

Fox
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964C2 with Ecsta Supra 712s on 225/50R17 and 255/40R17 - almost half the price of PZero's, maybe not quite as quick but with all the fun!

[andyy]

The S02's I was quoted on were N rated
I've used S02's on my TVR for a few years and been well impressed.
I think I'll go for the Bridgestones
thanks for your replies - Andy