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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 07:38 PM
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Looking for some recommendations for tires for my 2014 Cayman s with 20" rims
I only use the car for HPDE track days only but I do drive it to the track
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Options are limited with 20" wheels.
Mich Cup2 tires seem like they'll work the best.

If you're willing to buy 18" wheels then you can get a stickier tire like Nitto 01.
This is what I use at the track on my 981 Cayman S.
If it's not raining, I drive them to the track.
 
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thanks. limited options with 20" rims . I think cup 2 don't have that size. I'll check again
 
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Good choices above. I would also consider Toyo 888's.
 
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Looking for some recommendations for tires for my 2014 Cayman s with 20" rims
I only use the car for HPDE track days only but I do drive it to the track
Thanks
If you only use the car for HPDE track days, I'd be looking at 18" wheels/tires.

Several really sticky options in 18", that will get you there and back quickly and safely (barring any rain).
 
Old Sep 5, 2019 | 06:45 PM
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thanks. I ordered perelli trofeo's already. they were really the only streetable track tire I could find. Not cheap!!!
hopefully they are worth it. Maybe I'll change wheels next time.
 
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