This might be a cliche question but i am relatively new to the Porsche scene. i bought a used pair of RG5's and i need tires. Ive been told Pilot's are the way to go and i want to know: what tires to buy and where to buy them. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

 

If you have 19" wheels, I have a brand new set of contisport 3's laying around.

 

yes they are 19's. What are the sizes and how much?

 

It depends on what type of driving you're doing and what you want out of your tires?
What is important to you:
Comfort
Handling
Noise
Wet/Dry traction
Tire longevity
Price

Rate the important aspects and let us know.

You may also look at The Tire Rack ratings in these categories.

Rich

 

1. handling
2. longevity
3. appearance

(I have recently learned the "welcome to porsche" lesson in that anything i want to do is going to cost a lot of money so i am ignoring price, for now)

 

$1200. See my for sale thread. I'd give you the link but I can't copy and paste with my iPhone.

 

If you are going to drive the car to work save your money as there really is no need for pilots. They are the stickiest street tire you can get, and for that bragging right Michelin is very very proud i.e. the price is about twice anything else.

I have them on my factory rims and had them on my Champion Rg5's. As the rears last only a few thousand miles due to negative camber, I went with the Toyo's this time on my Champions and could not be happier.

 

I've read a lot of threads here praising the Sumitomos - HTR 3's. That will probably be my next tire when it's time. Do a search here.

 

Tony as you can see 6speed is a GREAT source for information. I hope you enjoy your new RG5s.

 

Which toyos?

 

Danny, i dont have enough posts to PM you back but the sizes I need are 315/25/19 and 235/35/19

And thanks to you other guys for the great advice!

 

anyone hear any feedback on Falken FK-452 tires? These seem to be the best priced tires around, next to the Toyos.

 

Just to add to this thread... what is everyone's favorite track tire?

 

DOT, I actually like my sumi's (for street tire...)...rain/etc. IF I were fast, I'd probably get an R compound DOT tire or PS2's in gt2 sizing.

The issue is, frankly, cost. I am not good enough to need/justify the doubling/tripling of cost (yet).

Jeff

htr z III's

 

Instead of starting a new thread I thought I would as here......

What is the best street/strip/track tire. My PS2's suck in straightline acceleration as I spin them way to easily. Not to worried about mileage, just want the best all around tire that will give me great traction in straight as well as turns.

my conti's were probably the worst tires I have ever owned.