+1 on MPSS.
Run flats on a Porsche? NO!

 

I have been using the Michelin Pilot Super Sport for a few weeks, on a daily driving use.

They are really nice, much more silent and comfortable than the PS2 that I had before and will hopefully last longer than the PS2, as well.

The only complaints I have is when I use these tires on a section of recently paved highway I-540 around North Raleigh, NC. I noticed that they tend to tramline for no reason. This new coating that they put on the road is bouncy, sticky and somewhat does not give you the feeling that it is completely flat, but made of small undulations. As soon as this compound stops and the highway returns to the old and traditional asphalt, I have no complaints with the Pilot Super Sport and the ride becomes silky and precise at the same time.

Yves

 

I really like the V12 Evo's

Cheap, good tread wear, good compound (past break-in period), and did I mention cheap?

 

PS2's or PSS's. Porsche doesn't spec an "N" rated run flat tire for 911's or any of their sports cars. Now how many different opinions do you have ?

 

Stay away from run-flats - heavier, harsher ride, and much more expensive.

 

That's a good one. I'd find another "Porsche" service place
You are running by the seat of your pants! You get a flat in our cars and you're screwed! Or should I say calling for a tow, because you don't want to open that can of sealant and use the compressor!
If you find your car "bouncy", tires aren't going to change it. Try different suspension settings. Also, 911's tend to be a bit bouncy in the front. That's why people often move to coilovers. Basically, the damping is too relaxed in normal mode and way too stiff in sport mode. Coilovers bring you to the middle.

 

It sounds like the consensus is the Michelin sport pilot tires, and at that price they are still cheaper than many other tires I saw online. When I got my car used, they came with Hankook Ventus v12 evo tires. I didn't think much of it but just looked online and saw they are MUCH cheaper than the Michelin. Am I even safe driving with these? They got good reviews, but by whom I wonder? They seem fine to me but I don't have anything to compare them to yet.

 

You are fine. Especially after they are broken in. (Some complain they can be greasy initially.) I recommend you wear them out with some track days!

 

thanks for the whew! They seem to ride fine, but I haven't had to drive in rain because it hasn't rained in a while. We get over three hundred days of sunshine and the winter is pretty much a drought.

There is a track in Homestead, hopefully I can make it up there soon. They had a deal where you paid a certain amount, and for a bill more they can provide an instructor. It's certainly on my sooner than later list.

 

Good luck with them. I guess I have only read that they get noisy when the tread gets low, like Pirellis.

 

I have Michelin PS2's and I like them a lot more than the previous Pirellis. However, I was told by Discount tire that because the tires cannot be rotated, the warranty does not apply. I'd love for them to have a 15,000 warranty.

 

Michelin Super Sport all the way!!!

 

Thank you all for your comments. I will try the Super Sports when the time comes. --John

 

The Michelin warranty is 30K miles, but for cars with asymmetric front/rear tires, this is reduced to 15K miles.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....eMake=Michelin

I was able to get 24K out of my OEM PS2's, but they are being replaced this morning with Super Sports.

 

My 2010 Turbo car came with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A. They are dry rotting and I have the option to get a new set prorated under manufactures warranty for $1100 installed. Thats a 50% discount on fronts and 40% on rears. But at that price it still doesn't sound like a good deal. I can get the Michelin Pilot Super Sports for $1,250 shipped + $100 for labor to install.

Any comparison between RE050A N1 vs Pilot Super Sports?