new tires?
05-27-2011, 12:05 PM
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new tires?
I'm in need of new rear tires and since the fronts are about 50% worn (but 6 years old) I've decided to replace all 4. I currently have Michelin Pilot Sport 2s (17 inch wheels) on the car and was generally happy w/them but thought I'd see if anyone had other recommendations. Thanks.
05-27-2011, 12:27 PM
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I'm loving the Pilot Super Sports I put on my Audi and will be putting either those or the V12 mention above or the Cont DW on one of the 968s in the next few months.
05-27-2011, 05:47 PM
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Falken tires here all the way,either the FK 452 or Azenis RT615, got 225-45-ZR-17 front & 255-40-ZR-17 rear on mine and I'm very satistify with the ride & handling wet or dry.
05-27-2011, 06:14 PM
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Summer only? All season? Performance driving use?
My 944 came with some 17's and some Fuzion ZRi tires. 225/45-17 and 255/40-17 rear. They have been fine "street" tires and I was even able to win my local PCA AX class on them.
I think they are maybe $120ea? so if price is a concern you might consider them.
My 944 came with some 17's and some Fuzion ZRi tires. 225/45-17 and 255/40-17 rear. They have been fine "street" tires and I was even able to win my local PCA AX class on them.
I think they are maybe $120ea? so if price is a concern you might consider them.
05-28-2011, 07:49 AM
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I had to replace my summer tires this season: I'd been running Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's for years, but they're now discontinued.
Tirerack guy suggested Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec's ($80.00 rebate now) and I think they're great. Much, much less (like zero) tramlining over pavement, very grippy, very comfortable ride.
Tirerack guy suggested Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec's ($80.00 rebate now) and I think they're great. Much, much less (like zero) tramlining over pavement, very grippy, very comfortable ride.
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05-30-2011, 04:07 PM
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I have been using the Falken Azenis RT-615K which is a street legal motorsports and DOT approved track competition tire. Great in the wet and dry weather conditions. I had previously used the Michelin Pilot Sport which is also a good performance summer tire. The only problem I had with the Michelin tires is that they are very hard and take a while to warm up.
06-01-2011, 08:54 AM
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+1 on the Dunlop Direezzas or however they are spelled.
I put mine on almost a year ago, and they've been great. The only complaint I can make is that they make a little more road noise than the Pilot Sports that were on there prior, and they chase grooves in the asphault a little, but I think part of that is the 968.
I put mine on almost a year ago, and they've been great. The only complaint I can make is that they make a little more road noise than the Pilot Sports that were on there prior, and they chase grooves in the asphault a little, but I think part of that is the 968.
06-01-2011, 01:32 PM
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I really have very little to compare the Direzzas to. I had the Pilot Sports on for a couple months tops, and they were close to the wear bars when I changed them out. I mostly remember them being a little quieter on the highway, but I don't think they were as grippy. The Pilot Sports were also much more expensive.
