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So, via the USAA website there is a link to purchase tires, etc at a discount. However, the GY SSR tires aren't available via ordering online - not sure why. The process then, from what I was told, is to purchase them from a GY store, get the receipt, and then submit a request for the discount. I spoke to the rep on the phone a few weeks ago. It adds a little complication to the process, but I will likely do it soon. Then take your tires to your installer - or have an installer show up at your house, etc. and install them.
The GYs are a few pennies cheaper than Cup 2s. If you don't change tires often, the hassle may not be worth it. From June to Oct, I think I bought 3 or 4 sets. So, this is like two free sets a year.
I was surprised that our dealer's tire prices are better than tire rack. When my service advisor gave me the price, I rolled my eyes, much like I do when they quote $1500 for an oil change, thinking it was for one tire - but it was for all 4.
Last edited by ShakeNBake; 02-02-2022 at 10:00 AM.
Mine came with them. Been on track and have no issues at all. I thought they would suck, but I’ve really been impressed. Getting another set next week. I’ll then try the Cup 2s.
Same ^ . On twisties they've performed really well. Zero issues.
Does anyone have their Cup 2's or Goodyears heat treated?
I'm asking because we have one customer that insists on having his Cup 2's heat treated and to be honest we can't really tell if it makes a difference. On a race tire however we do see a benefit from running one heat cycle and putting the tire in storage for at least 24 hours.
Does anyone have their Cup 2's or Goodyears heat treated?
I'm asking because we have one customer that insists on having his Cup 2's heat treated and to be honest we can't really tell if it makes a difference. On a race tire however we do see a benefit from running one heat cycle and putting the tire in storage for at least 24 hours.
The Eagle SS RS is the Goodyear "R" analog to the Cup 2 R. I don't think they are available for the 992 GT3.
Also, even though I spend stupid money sometimes, I haven't been able to find anyone, including Porsche, that has access to the Cup 2R. Thank God!! lol
I am not a tire expert by any means, but it seems to me the Cup 2 and F1 SSR are within the margin of error with respect to all of the other variables going on. Meaning, your tire pressures, alignment, driving style, etc, likely play a much greater role in performance on track than the difference between these two tires. Once that is maximized, then there may be a "better" tire for your set up. Just my thoughts.
For me, I like to push hard into hairpins, which heats up my tires. I punished the GYs for an hour straight last Sunday (18 full laps at COTA) after a day of driving and on the 4th track day, and I was still getting my best lap times and wasn't skating around. That's good enough for me.
Goodyear is killing it right now in the extreme performance tire game.
I had the F1 Supercar 3's on my SS 1LE, and the go to track tire right now is the Supercar 3R.
Goodyears are known for the following (which are better than the Michelins) Stiffer sidewalls (fora more immediate/sharper initial turn-in), they are more consistent as they wear, and they do not use a bi-compound, so the tire wears more evenly.
When my Cup 2's wear out on my GT4, I will be replacing them with the Supercar 3's
[QUOTE=Todd C;17945956]So TYD actually provided me with a high res photo of the new beast - cool. But seeing Goodyear tires on it...odd. Which of you all have these on your 992 GT3 or other car, and what are your experiences with these tires so far? I already Googled the online reviews, so looking for your own experiences. Thanks!
[QUOTE=Todd C;17945956]So TYD actually provided me with a high res photo of the new beast - cool. But seeing Goodyear tires on it...odd. Which of you all have these on your 992 GT3 or other car, and what are your experiences with these tires so far? I already Googled the online reviews, so looking for your own experiences. Thanks!
This might not be your car . I got a photo of mine with Michelin cup 2, but all previous cars coming to Canada were on Goodyear. One fellow got a picture of “ his car” and it was missing some trim. Who knows.
Goodyears are fine around town, a little more NVH than the pirellis that came from the factory. I can tell this because there are new and stronger rattles all over the interior. Goodyears are ok on the track, but not for advanced drivers - their construction does not seem to be up to the job. @raymort has had a lot of trouble and most recently had a catastrophic blowout while on track. I've not had a CUP2 N0 on the car yet.
Goodyears are fine around town, a little more NVH than the pirellis that came from the factory. I can tell this because there are new and stronger rattles all over the interior. Goodyears are ok on the track, but not for advanced drivers - their construction does not seem to be up to the job. @raymort has had a lot of trouble and most recently had a catastrophic blowout while on track. I've not had a CUP2 N0 on the car yet.
I wouldn’t extrapolate so far based on raymort’s experience until we see root cause. Plenty of advanced drivers on track with the Goodyears and Dunlop equivalents without such issues.
I wouldn’t extrapolate so far based on raymort’s experience until we see root cause. Plenty of advanced drivers on track with the Goodyears and Dunlop equivalents without such issues.
Tiny update: Goodyear has sent “body” bags for all four tires - they will have them soon to analyze what happened. I also found more data in the Porsche track app, but haven’t been able to export it as the updated app keeps crashing. The data did show a slow leak developing well before the blowout.
I’ll update people with whatever they tell me happened.
I have been running the Goodyears on the Track and have no issues. I am down to the wear bars after yesterday track time. I have a new set in the garage so I will be using the Goodyears with a different track setup.
02-02-2022, 09:10 AM
