Time to change my tires, looking for the highest performance tire for everyday usuage. Is there anything better than the oem Pirellis? Thanks

 

I'd say the OEM Pirelli's are the worst tires you could have on your car right now. I've just never been a fan of Pirelli (other than their snow tires, but now I've decided the Dunlop M3's are better).

From my research thus far, the Michelin PS2's in:

235/40-18 Front
295/30-18 Back

Should really improve handling. The car should understeer less and should grip more and ride more comfortably.

- KJ

 

Yea, I've heard good things about the Michelin PS2's. I searched them but couldn't find them in factory size. I was somewhat concerned to switch sizes and mess with the performance but I might do it if it's actually gonna be better.

 

Dunlop SSR

 

Pilot Sport 2

 

Just put them on 2 weeks ago. Quieter than the P-Zeros and I like the handling. Seems like great grip. Haven't had them in the rain yet.

 

if the rims are stock then i would also have to suggest PS2s.

 

Yes, I have stock rims, Do the PS2s come in stock tire size?

 

Not with an "N" rating.

 

Yep, go PS2. N spec in front, XL rating in the rear.

 

XL in rear? Yuck....

 

Why's that?

Is it because the XL rating makes the tire heavier and is bad for the ride?

I ask because I have a set of Pirelli 240 SnowSports for my M3 and they are XL rated and the ride on those tires is utter garbage. I'm curious as to wether it's because of the tire design, or because of the XL rating.

- KJ

 

Bridgestone S02

 

I posted this about a week ago.

Scott, the PS2's are only available in XL rating for N spec. for the Turbo or GT3 rear.

Here are the Pilot Sports available in Porsche Size's

There are three versions of
225/40ZR18's N0,N1,N1 (986,996,996TT) <- Not in any order

235/40ZR18 N0 (996 GT2/3)
265/35ZR18 N1 (986 Rear)
285/30ZR18 N1 (996 Rear)
295/30ZR18XL N1 (996TT, GT3 Rear)
315/30ZR18 N0 (996 GT2 Rear)

Here are the Pilot Sport 2's available in Porsche Sizes's

235/40ZR18 N2 (996 GT2/3)
295/30ZR18XL N2 (996TT, GT3 Rear)
315/30ZR18 N2 (996 GT2 Rear)
265/35ZR19 N0 (980 Front) CGT
335/30ZR20 N0 (980 Rear) CGT

 

KJM3, XL is for a stiffer sidewall. It's usually done to support heavier cars. Yes it makes the ride different and it can affect handling vs. a tire that is non-XL.
You'll see them a lot on AWD and FWD drive cars if there's more than normal weight over a particular part of the car.

dpellerc, are you sure the
295/30ZR18XL N2 (996TT, GT3 Rear)
is N2? It doesn't show up that way where I look.