996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 05:47 AM
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Need help in deciding on tires

I am getting a set of 19" tires for my 996tt.
Keeping price in mind, which would you guys go for or already have on your car.

235f / 315r

Michelin PS2

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Toyo Proxes T1-R.

Any pros/ cons / opinions would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
 
Old Dec 24, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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PS2's seem to be a more popular choice from what I know. I think I've heard the Toyo's are noisy. I have P-zero's, and they are good except for they wear extremely fast. Next time I buy a set will probably be PS2's.
 
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Michelin PS2.............Not a big fan of Toyo's, I think the sidewalls are too soft.
 
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Ps2............
 
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I tried the Toyos once and took them back. Didn't have very good traction (compared to Pirelli's). Haven't tried the Michelins tho. My .02
 
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most will say PS2's on here for all around performance. I have them on my Viper. All tires in this category wear fast. Continental SportContact2/Vmax are what i have on my 996TT but i have mixed opinion.

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PS2 any day and without a doubt. Toyo's are cool for all weather or rain/summer, but the sidewall is way too soft and the tire in general, had them and not my style!
 
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PS2 all the way.
 
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I went with 315 rear and 235 front using PS2's as well. I wanted to get the
yokohama advan sport, but no one seem to have a good review of it.. maybe next time.. ps2 is great quiet great grip..
 
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Update, was just in my friends turbo S2k, he had his winter tires on his winter wheels (just incase not that he drives it in the snow) and we were just taking normal sharp turns without accelerating and the Toyo's couldnt grip and would start sliding, absolutely horrible!
 
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Ps2 nothing else.
 
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Originally Posted by iLLM3
Update, was just in my friends turbo S2k, he had his winter tires on his winter wheels (just incase not that he drives it in the snow) and we were just taking normal sharp turns without accelerating and the Toyo's couldnt grip and would start sliding, absolutely horrible!
I think it's the car...haha
my friend crashed his S2000 during lunctime, making a quick right turn..
Had to pick him up , had and cut my gracious lunch short
 
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I think it's the car...haha
my friend crashed his S2000 during lunctime, making a quick right turn..
Had to pick him up , had and cut my gracious lunch short
LOL his car is setup NICELY. Never happened with hs SSR Professors with BFG's, its the tires. They sucked on my turbo!
 


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