gtallegra

Hey Guys so i know this is probably a stupid question but I own a 991 turbo and was searching for new performance tires to buy, going to several places because I was thinking of getting myself the Michelin pilot super sports but they are telling me that they don't suggest it because of its speed rating. I never heard of this before always thought that if tire rating was a V or Y you would be fine on these sport cars but they are saying you need a "(y)" with parentheses because the car can go over 186 MPH...?? Can someone please give me some pointers as I still have the original Zeros that came with the car.

ChrisF

Will you ever drive the car at 186 or above? If not, the point is moot.

Do you value ultimate grip or flexibility (wet performance, longevity)?

The current ultimate tire which is Porsche N rated is the Pilot Sport Cup 2. OEM tire on GT3/RS. Won't last as long as the stock tires but will corner better than probably anything you've ever driven short of a true R compound. Decent wet performance too.

Need4S

Except SC2s don't do well in colder temps. I got Super Sports because I DD my car all year round. It doesn't get cold enough where I am that MPSS are a problem but SC2s fall off much at warmer temps. The current best is the MP4S. Despite its name, it is a summer tire replacement for MPSS, not an all season tire. Also good is the latest N spec P-Zero (N2?).