1992 C2 964 - Best tires?
#1
1992 C2 964 - Best tires?
It is time for me to change my tires... and need your advise about the best street tires brand and size available. I have a 1992 Targa C2 with original suspension. Actual wheels and tires are:
Front: 7.5 x 17 65 offset (with spacer) - Bridgestone Potenza 225/45R17
Rear: 9 x 17 55 offset - Bridgestone Potenza 255/40R17
These where on the car when i purchased it.
Questions :
- can the aspect ratio be different? And if yes, why?
- can i fit 205 instead of 225 and what is best?
- what does the R means on the sizing?
- looking for your feedback on brand and sizes.
Thanks,
Arnaud
Front: 7.5 x 17 65 offset (with spacer) - Bridgestone Potenza 225/45R17
Rear: 9 x 17 55 offset - Bridgestone Potenza 255/40R17
These where on the car when i purchased it.
Questions :
- can the aspect ratio be different? And if yes, why?
- can i fit 205 instead of 225 and what is best?
- what does the R means on the sizing?
- looking for your feedback on brand and sizes.
Thanks,
Arnaud
#2
Rennlist Member
This has been discussed so....... many times, use the search and you will find a thousand different opinions, all of them good. Go to the Tirerack website and look for tires that fits your driving conditions, then check out their test video's of comparable tires, then pick the tire you feel suites your specific use.
#3
I still believe the michelin Pilot super sport are the best. They are very good in all weather and lightweight.
I have also tried Bridgestone Potenzas, Toyo R888, and Hankook RS3s for the street and track.
Of all the tires I still the like the Michelin PSS for dual purpose. The second best of the bunch were the Hankook RS3.
I have also tried Bridgestone Potenzas, Toyo R888, and Hankook RS3s for the street and track.
Of all the tires I still the like the Michelin PSS for dual purpose. The second best of the bunch were the Hankook RS3.
#4
Rennlist Member
205/50/17 for the front are actually the recommended size by Porsche. I ran 225/45/17 for the last couple years in an awful tire.. Kumho. The car handled like crap. I just went with the S04 pole positions and the difference was night and day. Very happy so far.
#5
Thank you all for the feedbacks.
My front wheels being 7.5 x 17 and 65 offset, wouldn't a 205/40 be a too narrow tire? With this wheel i am using a 5mm spacer to avoid rubbing the car which means that i am reducing the offset to 60mm. Isn't it still 215 a more recommended size and what about the aspect ratio then?
Looking forward to hear your advices.
Arnaud.
My front wheels being 7.5 x 17 and 65 offset, wouldn't a 205/40 be a too narrow tire? With this wheel i am using a 5mm spacer to avoid rubbing the car which means that i am reducing the offset to 60mm. Isn't it still 215 a more recommended size and what about the aspect ratio then?
Looking forward to hear your advices.
Arnaud.
#7
Race Car
Originally Posted by crg53
Stick with the sizes you have on the car now, that's by far the best for the rim sizes. 225/45/17 front, 255/40/17 rear.
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Thank you all for the feedbacks.
My front wheels being 7.5 x 17 and 65 offset, wouldn't a 205/40 be a too narrow tire? With this wheel i am using a 5mm spacer to avoid rubbing the car which means that i am reducing the offset to 60mm. Isn't it still 215 a more recommended size and what about the aspect ratio then?
Looking forward to hear your advices.
Arnaud.
My front wheels being 7.5 x 17 and 65 offset, wouldn't a 205/40 be a too narrow tire? With this wheel i am using a 5mm spacer to avoid rubbing the car which means that i am reducing the offset to 60mm. Isn't it still 215 a more recommended size and what about the aspect ratio then?
Looking forward to hear your advices.
Arnaud.
#9
Racer
Best tires?
Bridgestone RE71R. Amazing stick like glue traction in dry and one of the best EP I've ever used in the wet. You'll eat through them quite quickly without a proper alignment but best is the best.
If you're not willing to stomach burning through rears every 10-12k miles then the suggestion of the Michelin PSS is a solid one. They won't quite have the same level of grip as the RE71R but will last a bit longer and provide more than adequate performance.
Bridgestone RE71R. Amazing stick like glue traction in dry and one of the best EP I've ever used in the wet. You'll eat through them quite quickly without a proper alignment but best is the best.
If you're not willing to stomach burning through rears every 10-12k miles then the suggestion of the Michelin PSS is a solid one. They won't quite have the same level of grip as the RE71R but will last a bit longer and provide more than adequate performance.
#13
Rennlist Member
Best tires?
Bridgestone RE71R. Amazing stick like glue traction in dry and one of the best EP I've ever used in the wet. You'll eat through them quite quickly without a proper alignment but best is the best.
If you're not willing to stomach burning through rears every 10-12k miles then the suggestion of the Michelin PSS is a solid one. They won't quite have the same level of grip as the RE71R but will last a bit longer and provide more than adequate performance.
Bridgestone RE71R. Amazing stick like glue traction in dry and one of the best EP I've ever used in the wet. You'll eat through them quite quickly without a proper alignment but best is the best.
If you're not willing to stomach burning through rears every 10-12k miles then the suggestion of the Michelin PSS is a solid one. They won't quite have the same level of grip as the RE71R but will last a bit longer and provide more than adequate performance.
#14
Racer
With regards to dry grip the PSS falls behind. A multi-compound really just can't compete with a uniform-compound both in feel and grip.
#15
Rennlist Member
Ride quality is just fine IMO but noise is definitely a factor for the first few thousand miles. They do tone down a bit as they wear. Wear is average as well. If you can get 10k out of EP tires that's all you can really ask.
With regards to dry grip the PSS falls behind. A multi-compound really just can't compete with a uniform-compound both in feel and grip.
With regards to dry grip the PSS falls behind. A multi-compound really just can't compete with a uniform-compound both in feel and grip.