which tires to use on C4S ?

Albert1028 · 08-12-2009, 06:28 PM #1

have a 2003 C4S,trying to chose the best tire,would appreciate any thoughts,just picked the car up.it has Continental Sport Contact 2,rears are 80% gone,the fronts still have thread but im getting a wierd road noise,had it checked at Porsche dealer and they said there almost sure its the tires

Thanks
will post pics tomorrow

Albert

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Michael-Dallas · 08-12-2009, 07:26 PM #2

Porsche rates the Pirelli P-Zero Rosso N4 the highest for both dry and wet handling. However, my pick would be the Continental ContiSportContact2 N2.

For non-Porsche N-rated, my pick would be the Sumitomo HTR Z III.

///Michael

Dharn55 · 08-12-2009, 07:51 PM #3

Michelin PS2, better wear and wet performance than the P-Zero. Also the P-Zero get really loud after a little wear.

function12 · 08-12-2009, 08:07 PM #4

+1 for Sumitomo HTR Z III. I like a lot better than my P Zeros.

tw02996c4s · 08-12-2009, 11:07 PM #5

I've had the Michelins and am now running Continentals.I like the Continentals better.They're quieter and a bit smoother.

Zookie · 08-13-2009, 12:39 AM #6

i have been using Toyo T1R's for 3 summers now, very very happy with them

ls911 · 08-13-2009, 06:35 AM #7

Used to run on Michelins PS2's. Great tire but expensive and they don't last. This spring I got the Sumitomo HTR Z III. Very happy with the performance, road noise, etc...
I also believe they are the best tire for the money. Many p-car owners are running them, have not seen a negative post.
I purchased through Tirerack, also a good place for more info/reviews.

nsaigh · 08-13-2009, 07:12 AM #8

I'll be moving to Sumitomo HTR Z III's. The car currently is on PS2's. I'm happy with the performance, but they are pricey.

Brando · 08-13-2009, 08:26 AM #9

I would also vote on giving the Sumitomos a try.

The price is incredible and the reviews are good.

The N rating or lack thereof means absoutly nothing to me.

Lerxst · 08-13-2009, 08:54 AM #10

What are planning on doing with the car? Cruising down mainstreet, spirited driving in the hills, autoX, track days? That could influence what we may recommend.