Looking for Tire Recommendations
08-15-2009, 09:50 AM
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Looking for Tire Recommendations
I have a 1996 Turbo with OEM Bridgestone S02's on it. Car has 30k miles on it and I'm looking to put a new set on. I drive less than 1500 mi per year (I know... I should drive more!). I tend to be an original equipment guy but don't want to go for replacement S02's if there is a better tire. I've heard so-so things about the Bridgestones. Finally is the Tire Rack recommended? Thanks
08-15-2009, 01:17 PM
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Tire Rack is good. In fact, they are PCNA's tire distributor for North America. Most dealers pull inventory from Tire Rack (and then charge you about another $100 per tire over TR's price), but they can source from other vendors too. And let's say you need a rush tire for a warranty issue, or need one tire they may be recently "discontinued", or need roadside assistance through PCNA, they would source the tire through the Rack.
08-15-2009, 02:01 PM
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toyo proxes tr1 tire rack doesn't carry them though, i also like the hankooks tr has em. I have em on the 930 and they work nicely. Not a big fan of pirelli or michelin. Are you running stock wheels?
08-15-2009, 02:05 PM
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Tire Rack is good. In fact, they are PCNA's tire distributor for North America. Most dealers pull inventory from Tire Rack (and then charge you about another $100 per tire over TR's price), but they can source from other vendors too. And let's say you need a rush tire for a warranty issue, or need one tire they may be recently "discontinued", or need roadside assistance through PCNA, they would source the tire through the Rack.
Thanks. I thought Tire Rack was probably a good choice but had no idea of the connection with pcna. I suspect I'll go with the. Appreciate the help.
08-15-2009, 02:09 PM
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Thanks. Yes, the car is bone stock so looking for tires for those wheels. I'll check the others you mention too. Thanks.
08-15-2009, 04:30 PM
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08-15-2009, 05:22 PM
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Since your car sees minimal mileage, I'd be more concerned about the "born date" on the tires. Most tires have a 6 year life expectancy before they harden in spite of having lots of tread. I have purchased tires from tire rack that were two years old thereby giving me four years on my garage queen.
I see that tire rack has Bridgstone S02 origional equipment. I check to see how old they are.
I see that tire rack has Bridgstone S02 origional equipment. I check to see how old they are.
08-15-2009, 06:07 PM
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The "A" is a later model SO2 and is really a different tire. The Fabspeed is the bypass pipes, lose the muffler weight and gain a really tough sound. I may have the only wife who loves the car for the sound.
08-15-2009, 10:41 PM
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I have Michelin PS2's on all my cars (993TT, 996TSCab, Audi RS4-all tuned) for summer/street driving (Michelin PS Cups for the track), and find the PS2's grippy enough in the dry and stable in the wet (including cold rain-of which we get alot in Rochester, NY). 
08-16-2009, 09:25 AM
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96PorscheTwinTurbo, there is an active Rennlist member here that is also a Tire Rack salesperson. I think his name is Damon. Do a search, or post a new thread.
He can't give you a Rennlist discount, but he can give you great customer service. I recently purchased a set of PS2's from him.
He can't give you a Rennlist discount, but he can give you great customer service. I recently purchased a set of PS2's from him.