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Old 04-19-2012, 09:28 AM
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Default what tires are you running?

Did an advanced search and most threads are old

Looking to put new shoes on my baby. Currently has Pilot Sports with lots of tread but 07 codes. I get a little nervous at triple digits on old tires so I want to go new

Will be using stock wheels or perhaps .5" oversize. Concerned big rears will only tend to enhance understeer

Would like SS's but they don't come in the right size and I like the 18" look with the car and as a good all-around size and weight, .... but....

But anyway, what are folks running that they feel affords more than a "look"

Thanks in advance
Old 04-19-2012, 09:52 AM
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The most recent tire threads are on the 993 Forum, not the Turbo section.

My Kumhos SPT's have been great. Can't beat the price. Running 295/30/18 and 235/40/18. Wheels are SpeedLines Daytonas and are a 1/2 inch over stock OEM sizes.

I plan to have a set of 996 hollow spokes refinished (so I can change-up my wheels when I want a different look), and plan to put Yoko Advan's AD08 on them. Either 295/30/18 and 235/40/18 or the combo of 295/30 and 225/40.

Michelin Super Sports would be the ideal answer, but they are not available in our sizes. I have PS2's on the Boxster, and they are excellent, just $$$. Maybe some day I'll try a set on the Turbo, but I just can't get past the price gap vs the Kumhos. I am not out-driving the Kumhos. That's why my next set will be the Yokos. Kind of in between in price. I'll be interested in seeing if I can tell a difference.
Old 04-19-2012, 09:56 AM
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I'm partial to yoko ad08 as well. Stock or 295 in the back. I don't drive fast enough on the street for understeer to ever be a problem.
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Here are some recent threads:

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...c4s-tires.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...read-this.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...-of-shoes.html
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Old 04-19-2012, 12:04 PM
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Just changed from P zero's (on the car when I bought it) to Michelin Pilot Sport N3. So far very good. Porsche dealer (Netherlands) also recommends them.
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Ps2 n rated. They are stickier than the non n rated.
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http://www.falkentire.com/Tires/Pass...nis-RT-615K-14
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Originally Posted by No HTwo O
I just assisted my daughter with buying new 20" tires for her kid hauler (07 Suburban). I used the same method as I listed in the above thread and saved her close to $200 over the best other price I could find.
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I have the Pirelli P Zero's. It's almost time to replace them. I will probably keep the same ones or maybe go for the Pilot Sport PS2s
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I'm running Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110. I was skeptical of the tire at first since they're so cheap but they've been a great tire.
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i like the hoosier R80's and R100's

the michilen cups aren't bad either...
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Originally Posted by 96_993TT
I'm running Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110. I was skeptical of the tire at first since they're so cheap but they've been a great tire.
Just installed a set of these as well. So far I'm very impressed with the tires and for the price how can you go wrong!

Another tire which is very well priced and I would re-buy is the Continental Extreme DW, perfect for street and spirited driving, amazing wet traction too.
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Looking to replace my tires too. Wanted conti but cant find the right size with N rating. Wondering if it is ok to run non-N rated tires for daily use only. Fastest i drove is abount 200 km/h only.


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