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Old 10-24-2019, 04:53 PM
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Hi everyone,
I was able to purchase Cup ll Wheels and I am now ready to purchase tires for them. They are for my 1998 993 in 17".
What tire do I buy. I only use the car in the summer and I dont track it. I like to drive it as hard as I can, but I find myself driving in traffic most of the time.
Comfort and noise are very important. Great comfort and very little noise.
I really dont care how many miles its rated for because I only put on 2-3 thousnd a summer.
Thanks for your help.
Old 10-24-2019, 05:08 PM
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My driving habits are similar to yours; I voted with a set of Michelin Pilot 4Ss.
Old 10-24-2019, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark in Baltimore
My driving habits are similar to yours; I voted with a set of Michelin Pilot 4Ss.
what tires sizes do you run on the 17” cup 2 wheels with the Pilot Sport 4s?
Old 10-24-2019, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Brig993
what tires sizes do you run on the 17” cup 2 wheels with the Pilot Sport 4s?
Sorry, I'm running 18" BBS LMs. Meant to state I don't know if the MP4Ss come in 17" sizes appropriate for the 993.
Old 10-24-2019, 06:16 PM
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The Conti ExtremeContact Sport is very good tire and a tremendous value. Check out the Tire Rack tests and reviews. For a performance tire, it is quite and comfortable. Dry grip is great, and the wet grip is superb. Tread life is short, at least on the rears.
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Thanks everyone I'm getting closer to my decision.
Old 10-25-2019, 02:11 AM
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For those of you who are running the factory 16” cup wheels (7” & 9”, I believe), what tires have you been able to find lately?

It seems like every year, or maybe it’s when a tire model is upgraded, the manufacturers stop producing tires in 16” sizes.

My coupe came to me with 8 year old Toyo Proxes 4s on it, and while they’re not worn out I’m wanting to replace them with a similar high performance all-season tire due to their age.



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