Reno 911

I'm looking to replace my rear tires with the same Bridgestone S-02 A's that are currently on my car. I also have the stock 18" Turbo wheels. Are there other tires that I should consider? I was leaning towards Michelin Pilot Sport Cups until I found that I'd only get 4k-5k miles out of them (was hoping for closer to 10k).

PAULUNM

There was a recent thread on this.

I suggest GT2 size PS2s. Rears may be on backorder currently- but I like these tires for the extra sidewall. Bit more comfort.

rmc1148

I personally would stick with the same brand/tire if just replacing rears and wait until buying a full set to change up.

thomapa1

Good advice from rmc1148.
Switch make/model when replacing all 4. Avoid running with different tires front and rear.
I thought I saw where some michelin models (PS2?) have a mfg warantee so you may be able to get a prorated $ back if you only get 5k miles vs 10k or so out of rears. I did not check into it deeply enough at the time though.

PAULUNM

Sorry, I was thinking you wanted to replace all 4. Keep the rears the same brand as the fronts- and the same size as what you have on now.

Mtrboatvr6

I actually am in the market for new rears. Think Im just going to keep what is on the car already (PS2's) as the front tires still have a lot of tread left on them.

I just sent an email to Michelin yesterday and asked why they are not creating the Pilot Super Sports in our size for the rear. They make them in 295/30-19 but not 18. I have heard these are amazing tires and are only literally a couple of dollars more expensive for the rears than the PS2's, but with much more grip and even tread wear. Anyone else want these tires? Maybe if we spam Michelin enough they will make a new mold :-)

Can we go with a wider tire (GT2) on the rears with the stock turbo rear wheels?

sanyata

Actually the recommended rim width for the Michelin 315/30ZR18 is 10.5" - 11.5" so the stock turbo rear wheel is a perfect fit IMO.

Wealth Manager

NT-01, nitto..............

Reno 911

Great recommendations so far, thanks! I agree with the comments in that I'll change all 4 tires if I go with another type/brand. I really like the NT-01 suggestion and called Discount Tire. They quoted me for the following:

• 235/40/18 @ $214/ea.
• 315/30/18 @ $306/ea.
• Stock Front: 9.0"
• Nitto Front: 9.49"
• Stock Rear: 12.3"
• Nitto Rear: 12.6"

Question: Does anyone think I'll run into rubbing issues? It seems unlikely on the rear given others' success, but I'm not so sure about the front's being ~.5" wider than stock.

rnh204

Nitto's are great. Another great tire is the Yoko AD08R.

SelectiveRecall

I just bought BFG Rivals (245F/315R). They fit with no rubbing on stock twists (18"x8", 18"x11") with stock suspension. It's tight, but it fits.

tt4me2

The Yokohama are great grip but look at the wear rating they won't last near as long as other tires listed

"02996ttx50

those are both choices i would consider if i wasn't convinced that the premium i pay to run michi ps2's wasn't valuably noticed on a daily basis. but if it were a weekend sunny day driver? i'd opt for the advans too. just never hankooks ( unless it were the rs3's ) which won't ever happen in gt2 sizing.

the proper optimal sizing for this platform limits ones options considerably when it comes to tires. but there is surely no *better* tire for the car, than the ps2 in a gt2 fit.

rmc1148

If my memory serves me correct I ran 315/30/18 on my 928 with twists- they were expensive back then.

"02996ttx50

the 315-30-18 is a steal at 500 per lol