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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Whats the best tyre for 19" wheels?

I have a 03 C2 cab. Just bought 19" rims 19x 8.5 front and 19x10 rear.
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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I like and run the pirelli pzero rosso asimmetrico's right now but i think the next set will be pzero trofeo r's next.
 
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As with all other wheels - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S if you're driving in weather and Pilot Super Sport if not. I usually run the Mich's but since my last change (6 mos. ago) I'm wearing Bridgestone Potenza S-02's, street and track, and LOVE them. Not the S-02A. Great handling and performance. Michelin's best but these are the closest I've found to nirvana.
 

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I've got the Michelin PS2's on mine. Tread wear is good.
 
Old Sep 21, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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Michelin pilot super sports. Best tires I've ever ridden on
 
Old Sep 22, 2012 | 01:21 AM
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The Pilot Super Sport has been getting rave reviews since it came out to replace the PS2. I haven't run them myself, but I haven't heard a bad thing about them.
 
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I am running 19x8.5 in the front and 19x11 in the rear. Michelin pilot super sport 235/35zr19 in the front and 295/30zr19 in the back
 
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Am I the only one that hates Pirellis? Every car that I've owned that came with them has had annoying tire noise.

Personally I think the Pilot tires are good but overpriced. I have Potenza RE11s on my 911 and RE76 on my daily driver RX8, I'm very happy with both.
 
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I too hate the P-zeros, been happy with my sumitomo HTRZ III's, but tempted to try the pilot super sports next...
 
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I use Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires on my C4S and they are undoubtedly the best tire I've ever had on the vehicle. They don't make the Michelin Pilot Super Sport in the proper sizes for the C4S, otherwise I would give them a try next time...
 
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