Hey guys, so I'm needing some new rears 305/30/19 and having a really hard time tracking down a shop that has Michelin Pilot Super Sports in stock. They tell me that Michelin stopped making them for a bit and wont be available till July.
so my question is, is there a good alternative to the PSS?
It is just a daily driver but I love the stiff sidewalls in the PSS. I've tried the P-Zero's but they are too soft in my opinion and don't get the steering response that I like. What are you guys running?

 

p zero's SOFT!? as compared to cinder blocks maybe! lol. but not ( in my experience ) to ps2's or pss. but i've never run PSS rears since they dont make em in 18's and i dont run 19's cos well.. never mind.

good luck. not a lot of options as you know. frustrating actually

 

I really like the Yokohama Neova AD08R. I think it may be one of the highest performing street tires available in 996 Turbo size.

 

^ those are the only options i'd consider that were't michi/pirelli. those and the g force rivals. all else considered, i'd stay with the major n rated brands. but i know nothing from 19's..but..

still though the g force i believe is available?

 

Just run a 295/30R19 PSS.

Later, Steve

 

The PS2 is a better tire than the PSS in my opinion but it costs a bunch more then the PSS.


The Yokohama AD 08 is a way better tire for all out grip and even wet performance but it will not last as long as either Michelin options.


Bridgestone RE 11 is another good choice, great feeling wet tire. It will last slightly better than the Yoko but is a tad down on grip over the Yoko in the dry.


Both the Re 11 and the AD 08 eat the PS2 and PSS in terms of performance but you give up some longevity. They are both cheaper than the PS2's by a bunch though so you get some of that back on price point!

 

This. As long as your 11" out back they fit perfect.

 

So i am unable to get PSS or PS2 due to availability from Michelin as the manufacturer is back ordered and wont begin shipping till june.

I have settled on Bridgestone RE-11's, i know it's not an N rated tire but reading a lot about tires in the last day made me come to this conclusion. The other alternatives i was looking were RE050 and Hankook RS3.

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

 

If you've never ran a PSS on the track, I think you may be surprised how they hold up against the RE11 and AD08.

Later, Steve

 

Call Fred at Annapolis Porsche 443-837-2635. He has 4 take off's with 40 miles max on them. 305-30R19Rears and 235/35R19 Fronts Michelin PS2 N2

He just got them today
Tell him Alan sent you White 991 Cab

 

Apparently having a number that starts with a 3 was more important than the tire model.

 

n2's are very old!l n4 is current.

 

I have had very good results with RE-11s on a tuned Subaru WRX STi...and while not a Porsche, it is a boxer engine turbo AWD platform.

Unfortunately RE11s don't seem to come in the right 18" sizes.