997 Turbo / GT2 2006–2012 Turbo discussion on the 997 model Porsche 911 Twin Turbo.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: HBI Auto

Suggestions for Tires for my 08 GT2

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Feb 3, 2013 | 08:12 AM
  #1  
il nino's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 168
From: Montville New Jersey
Rep Power: 26
il nino is infamous around these partsil nino is infamous around these parts
Suggestions for Tires for my 08 GT2

I drive my car daily and the Cup tires are a little tricky in the rain. Tire Rack carries the Michelin Pilot Supersports but I was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions.
 
Old Feb 3, 2013 | 08:40 AM
  #2  
bhgt2's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 71
From: Bahrain
Rep Power: 18
bhgt2 has a spectacular aura aboutbhgt2 has a spectacular aura about
PSS are amazing. Quiter, more comfortable and excellent on the track. I'm in dry weather so not sure about performance in the wet. Friend installed Trofeos on his GT3 and said they are very good on and off the track.
 
Old Feb 3, 2013 | 08:46 AM
  #3  
SUB-ZERO's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 243
From: Alexandria, VA
Rep Power: 25
SUB-ZERO has a spectacular aura aboutSUB-ZERO has a spectacular aura about
Originally Posted by bhgt2
pss are amazing. Quiter, more comfortable and excellent on the track. I'm in dry weather so not sure about performance in the wet. Friend installed trofeos on his gt3 and said they are very good on and off the track.
+1

sz
 
Old Feb 3, 2013 | 09:01 AM
  #4  
BigBen97's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 69
From: Minneapolis, MN
Rep Power: 19
BigBen97 is a jewel in the roughBigBen97 is a jewel in the roughBigBen97 is a jewel in the rough
PSS are great in the wet. I have them on the TT and my A6 Avant, so either way in the summer I'm daily driving the PSS's.
 
Old Feb 3, 2013 | 09:31 AM
  #5  
4ocious's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 174
From: Virginia
Rep Power: 23
4ocious is just really nice4ocious is just really nice4ocious is just really nice4ocious is just really nice
MPSS's on my 07, love em, they are the best all-around track and street tire IMO!
 
Old Feb 3, 2013 | 09:55 AM
  #6  
Duff0000's Avatar
Registered User
15 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 589
From: USA
Rep Power: 69
Duff0000 has a reputation beyond reputeDuff0000 has a reputation beyond reputeDuff0000 has a reputation beyond reputeDuff0000 has a reputation beyond reputeDuff0000 has a reputation beyond reputeDuff0000 has a reputation beyond reputeDuff0000 has a reputation beyond reputeDuff0000 has a reputation beyond reputeDuff0000 has a reputation beyond reputeDuff0000 has a reputation beyond reputeDuff0000 has a reputation beyond repute
Michelin Pilot Super Sports!
 
Old Feb 3, 2013 | 11:03 AM
  #7  
512bb's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,484
Rep Power: 93
512bb has much to be proud of512bb has much to be proud of512bb has much to be proud of512bb has much to be proud of512bb has much to be proud of512bb has much to be proud of512bb has much to be proud of512bb has much to be proud of512bb has much to be proud of
In case nobody mentioned it, Michelin Pilot Super Sports :-)
 
Old Feb 3, 2013 | 11:19 AM
  #8  
imcarnuts's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,945
From: Pittsburgh Area
Rep Power: 171
imcarnuts Is a GOD !imcarnuts Is a GOD !imcarnuts Is a GOD !imcarnuts Is a GOD !imcarnuts Is a GOD !imcarnuts Is a GOD !imcarnuts Is a GOD !imcarnuts Is a GOD !imcarnuts Is a GOD !imcarnuts Is a GOD !imcarnuts Is a GOD !
I have MPSS on my '08 GT2. Not "N" rated. When I got my car last year, it had almost new Michelin cup tires on it. Gave them to a guy with a GT2 that only tracks it at my dealership for a six pack of beer.
 
Old Feb 3, 2013 | 12:21 PM
  #9  
bbywu's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,774
From: OR Room 5
Rep Power: 1007
bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !
I really like my Pirelli PZero Corsas.

Excellent turn in and grip. Predictable breakaway. Good track/street choice, although they will wear very quickly at the track.
 
Old Feb 3, 2013 | 01:29 PM
  #10  
salerno713's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 724
From: Long Island, New York
Rep Power: 55
salerno713 has much to be proud ofsalerno713 has much to be proud ofsalerno713 has much to be proud ofsalerno713 has much to be proud ofsalerno713 has much to be proud ofsalerno713 has much to be proud ofsalerno713 has much to be proud ofsalerno713 has much to be proud of
Bridgestone has some really good options. I gave the RE11s a shot and have not switched in a while.

Rain or shine they grip some big power.
 
Old Feb 3, 2013 | 05:54 PM
  #11  
handdoc's Avatar
Registered User
15 Year Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,623
From: New England
Rep Power: 81
handdoc is infamous around these parts
does it really matter if we use an "N" rated tire?
 
Old Feb 3, 2013 | 08:20 PM
  #12  
SpeedFreak2000's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 53
From: NoVa
Rep Power: 17
SpeedFreak2000 is infamous around these parts
+1 on the PSS, excellent tires!
 
Old Feb 3, 2013 | 10:04 PM
  #13  
BigBen97's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 69
From: Minneapolis, MN
Rep Power: 19
BigBen97 is a jewel in the roughBigBen97 is a jewel in the roughBigBen97 is a jewel in the rough
Originally Posted by handdoc
does it really matter if we use an "N" rated tire?
My dealer said no when I checked (YMMV). I wanted to be sure since my car was purchased with a private party CPO transfer.
 
Old Feb 4, 2013 | 02:19 AM
  #14  
Emre@Esmotor's Avatar
Banned
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 670
From: Istanbul - Turkey
Rep Power: 0
Emre@Esmotor Is a GOD !Emre@Esmotor Is a GOD !Emre@Esmotor Is a GOD !Emre@Esmotor Is a GOD !Emre@Esmotor Is a GOD !Emre@Esmotor Is a GOD !Emre@Esmotor Is a GOD !Emre@Esmotor Is a GOD !Emre@Esmotor Is a GOD !Emre@Esmotor Is a GOD !Emre@Esmotor Is a GOD !
Go with PZERO CORSA.

The best for daily use.
 
Old Feb 4, 2013 | 04:19 AM
  #15  
handdoc's Avatar
Registered User
15 Year Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,623
From: New England
Rep Power: 81
handdoc is infamous around these parts
my dealer said if they install the tires they have to be n rated, so i cant get much pss's, but they gave no good reason about the rating...various searches haven't given me a clear answer

i plan on using the michelin pss's when i get new tires in the spring
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:52 AM.