Matt Lane

Posting here with my 993 brethren, I know many of you have older/other performance cars as well, and I value your opinions.

I am buying a set tires for a new-to-me 86 3.2 - unlike the 993, I am not looking for the last ounce of performance.

The 86 will be strictly street duty, some long trips, no track. In that use, will value quiet, comfort, good wear, wet handling, with good performance for spirited street driving.

Leaning to the Conti Extreme Contact DW, available in 205/225 stock sizes $429 shipped for a set.

Thoughts?

I am OK with less performance than the Dunlop Star Spec and RE-11 alternatives (which I have enjoyed on the 993, but for a different purpose).

Best,

Matt

OverBoosted28

You didn't say wether they're 17's or not. I am on my 3rd set of Hankooks (street) V12's and have been very happy with their handling and wear. Actually did pretty good in pouring rain at Laguna Seca a few yaers ago. They have some 17's in the size ur looking for.

Matt Lane

Yes, sorry, they're 16's. The Hankooks would indeed be a great choice for 17's.

Basically, looking for their (or Sumi III) counterpart in 16 inch narrow sizes.

Cheers

Matt

il pirata

I have been using the Conti DW on my 993 and been quite happy with them (although if Michelin made Pilot Sports in OEM size I would buy them instead).

ble2011

I'm on my second set of Hankooks. I've been happy with them, especially the price.

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

I love those things; I have them on my wife's old M-B and my VW. Same grip wet & dry as PS-2's, much quieter, not quite as sharp steering response, but a great tire for the money.

Travis

The Sumitomo tires are a great choice for what you are looking for. A good friend of mine recommend them and glad to have given them a try.

I have the all seasons on the E46 touring and have the HTR III on the 993. Plenty of stick and both versions handle great.

Also have the Hankooks on another car and they are really quiet and make the car ride well.

I will be putting the Conti DWS on the Cayenne when the time comes as that appears to be the best choice.

nine9six

I think you answered your own question in your post...

Fortunately, there is more to choose from than a few years ago...A good all season performance tire, such as the ones below. I think these Conti's would be a good bet, considering your location, and if you drive the car year round...From Tirerack.com

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e&autoModClar=

ExtremeContact DWS (Ultra High Performance All-Season)

Set of 4: $446.00

You want all-season versatility (including light snow traction) and are willing to trade some dry and wet traction and handling to get it.

Branded with the M+S symbol, these ultra low profile tires are designed to provide year-round traction (even in light snow) through tread designs and compounds that remain more flexible in the cold weather to help blend all-season traction with very good handling and high-speed capabilities.

SleepRM3

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Matt Lane

Thanks Steve, and everyone else that responded.

This will just be for spring through fall on a second car, so I don't even need to consider the all-season version. The Michelin Pilot A/S is likewise an all-season, not a summer tire.

The DW does seem to get really good reviews, and the price is really good to boot - the $429 from Discount Tire is shipping included.

Funny, you get used to higher costs on the 993 - I am looking forward to some of these lower running costs on the 3.2!

This purple mutt is the culprit...

Cheers

Matt

il pirata

These are great tires! I have a set on the 335i BMW. They are just ok in heavy snow and ice but on dry/wet roads they really shine. If I could get these in OEM size for the C4S I would use these over the Conti DW.

Tire Rack has done a number of tests on the tire:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+Y-Speed+Rated)