Time for new tires - I don't race my car, and figure most tires out there will suit my handling needs, anyone know any tires that are 'soft/quiet?'

 

Pilot Super Sports

 

Having 18 inch rims to start off with!!!

 

I guess the solution lies in applying some noise dampening material in the wheel arch housing rather than choosing a tire than another.

 

hankook's are super quiet compared to my old set of pirelli's

 

what hankook - they are that much quietor?

 

The PSS's are a lot quieter than the Bridgestones, that's for sure.

 

Second PSS. Just not P Zero.

 

P zeros are like my Susquehanna Hat Company (look up the Abbott and Costello skit on YouTube if that doesn't ring a bell). They're HORRIBLY noisy.

I've been happy with my PSSs.

 

I ended up pulling the trigger on the PSS's....couple reasons:
1) You get a 30k treadlife warranty on the fronts, 15k rears.
2) Only $500 more than the Hankooks, with no warranty...
3) Every test by every company shows this is THE tire
4) Let's face it, when you look at your Porsche Turbo, the ultimate swag is a set of Michelin's...

I'll update when I get them put on (this weekend) then again after a few months of driving...thanks guys.

 

What tire's are on your car now?

 

Continental's... they're pretty solid, but PSS's gotta be better - same cost really.

 

Once worn the zeros are very loud.

 

Got the Michilen Pilot Super Sports:
-KungFu Grip
-Very little road noise
-Rails on the turns
-Best brand out there

$1500 on Tire Rack, drop shipped to my mechanic, $100. Money well spent, highly recommended over the Conti's I had. Also to note and very important, the PSS come with a 30k treadlife warranty for the fronts, 15k rears...

I'll follow up in a few months...

 

Of the tires I had on my car (PS2, REO50A, RE-11) the PSS were the least noisy. Very good all around performer.

From a pure performance perspective the RE-11's were best hands down.