tgil

Fiske, 17", 9 x 11.

I have experience with Michelin, Hankook and Pirelli on Porsches but I feel M and P are overpriced. Open to comments if cost justified.

Mostly dry weather driving, public roads, 35 Degrees F and above.

Thanks, Todd

JohnK964

No expirerence with M & Ps but really like my Hankooks

JJJMCD

Some (snobby) people think they're cr*p, but I have had Sumitomo HTRZ IIs on my 911 for around 10 years and 50,000 miles now (several sets) and been very pleased with them.

They're grippy, quiet, long lasting and relatively cheap.

I happened upon them when I got a random flat tire on my way to the Hershey swap meet and they were the only "performance" tire that the tire shop in the middle of nowhere Pennsylvania had in stock in the right size. I figured that I would go back to Michelins once they wore out, but was so happy with them that I bought another set (and another after that, when I upgraded to 18 inch wheels).

I am apparently not alone, as they have very good reviews on tirerack.com. See: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Model=HTR+Z+II

Best of luck!

911Jetta

I had the Sumitomo HTRZ III a couple sets ago and really liked those...

Last year I replaced my tires when I had new suspension installed. When I asked for a recommendation the head tech said, "Continental, it's made in Germany..." (actually the fronts are made in France, rears in Germany). Sounds good to me, and six months later I still really happy with them.

Quite, tons of grip, and had held up really well in regards to wear.

It looks like Conti just came out with an improved version:

EXTREMECONTACT SPORTMax Performance Summer
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...e&autoModClar=

HalV

+1 on Sumitomos. I have Sumitomo HTR Z III's on my Subaru WRX and their All Season Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 on my Audi A3. I've been very happy with their combination of performance, durability, and noise level.

spartansix

I like Continental, and will probably buy the new Extreme Contact summers when I go through my current DWs.

apanossi

I'm going with Toyo R888. Great tire for the price. Problems: a bit loud and gotta watch wet roads.

justin-in-athens

I also really like these. The are a little loud and don't last as long as the "premium" makes, but they are an excellent tire for the money and recently were revamped from HTR II to HTR III--supposed better wet traction out of the III.

Vancleef

+1 on Continentals. The extreme contact DW (NOT DWS, thats a snow tire) is a great set I'm currently running. I plan on changing to the new tire just released by Continental, the Extreme contact sport down the road when I get my Fikse Fuchs soon. The replacement to the DW puts a higher emphasis on dry grip, and have fixed the softer sidewalls, and increased tread wear. I've had Sumitomos, and enjoyed them, but the 300 tread rating went fast in the rear. The DW has a 340 rating which helps, but overall has been a much better tire for me. I'm excited to try the replacement for the DW with my new set of tires soon.

Also the DW is very affordable for a premium name tire.

newsboy

Plus 1 on the Hankooks R compound summer tires, reasonable price, and much quieter than the Yokahomas they replaced.

jellonailer

Hankook Ventus V12's

I have them on different cars. My buddy has them on his .2GT3 and boxster. It's our go to tire from Tire Rack or Discount Tires Direct

cobalt

Summer tires are useless under 45 degrees. Tire noise is an issue with many of these listed. R compounds are IMO great for dual purpose but mostly DE and AX and are very noisy especially the R888.. I would not run them as street tires and most suck if you get stuck in the rain. You will never use their potential on the street and if you are you are driving to fast to be safe.

The Michelin SS or PS2 IMO is the best all around summer tire but the others aren't bad. Continental as mentioned is a great bargain compared to the M's but not quite as good. If you like stiff sidewalls Pirelli but I am not a huge fan of stiff sidewall tires.

Earlydays

I recently put a set of Michelin Pilot Sport AS3's on my car, excellent all-season tire with exceptionally good dry performance. I really like them.....

misterbeverlyhills

I live on Mulholland Drive here in LA, right off the old racecourse, I go through a lot of tires, the Sumitomos are a fantastic tire and very good wet/dry, easy to control. If I miss a turn I go over a cliff.

964George

Had Michelin pilot sport 2 on my 997 C4S.
Pricey but the best tyre I've ever had!

I've had Falken azenis fk453 on the 964 C4.
Good budget tyre and plenty of grip for street driving.

Currently running Goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 2 on the 964.
Not really budget, but not as costly as the Michelins and slightly better grip than the Falkens.

Also not a lover of Pirelli, over priced italian rubbish, imho