kurtv

I switched from Bridgestone S-02s to Michelin Pilot Sports and now Michelin PS2s on my 1996 993tt with standard rims. As mentioned, you will have to get the rear tires in 295/30-18, but they fit fine and should work well with 235s in the front. New technology in the tires seems to yield better traction, longer mileage and reasonable cost. The sidewalls offer good protection for the wheels as well. The tires seem quieter (though newer tires often are). There is no appreciable tire wear after 6,000 miles. I got almost 20,000 miles on my old Pilot Sports even with a few DE events thrown in. The tires have predictable handling characteristics when pushed. Pre-sales support from Michelin through local Discount Tire store has been very good.

I still have Pilot Sports in 225 on the front since the fronts on my car last more than 2X longer. I planned to replace them if there were any handling issues but so far no problems so I have kept them.

kurtv

I have Michelin PS2 295/30-18s on the rear of my 1996 993tt. There were no fit problems with standard rims and no rubbing with standard suspension. After 10,000 miles, there is no appreciable wear. They have good handling characteristics and appear to be quieter (though new tires often are). I did some pass-by noise mapping using a microphone array (based on products my company makes) and they are still the dominant noise source but not objectionable.

I still have Michelin Pilot Sports in 225s on the front since they last about 2X longer than the rears on my car. I planned to replace them if I noticed any handling problems at a DE but didn't run into any problems so I have kept them. My last fronts lasted about 35,000 miles and last rears lasted about 20,000 miles with a few DEs thrown in.

I agree that the newer tires appear to have advanced technology that yields higher performance and longer life which is quite pleasant. I also received very good pre-sales support from Michelin through my local Discount Tires Store which helps.

hiflexaust

I have Conti Sport 2's and they are great! Only as a road tyre, but I love them. Sidewalls are very stiff and I have not got my PSS-9's fully sorted yet so the car is a "rough rider" but the thing hangs on!
Interestingly, I tried to get them in US, UK and Australia and ended up finding two sets in Lithuania....bought em both! With airfreight, price was still less than off the shelf in Aust!
Rgds
Grant

911/Q45

Costco carries Michelin and was $300 cheaper than Tire Rack for a set of 4 MPSC. They can order any Michelin tire.

911/Q45

I'm rescinding the previous post, Costco misread their price sheet. Tire Rack is still #1.

sfbanchs

i have 305s in the back michelin ps-2 with a 15 mm spacer and it fits fine, granted i am running stock rear springs. h & r springs in the front with 235 s are fine, all with 19 inch rims, anyone else here have spacers on? i love the beefiness of the look

Gelatomonster

how long will tire usually last (10000 miles?) (PS2, Conti2, etc)

thanks

jmayzurk

That's a loaded question. The answer depends on the tire you choose and your usage, not to mention your driving style.

I am currently running Michelin PS2s on my 993tt street car. I haven't worn out a set yet, but I measure them frequently, and they seem to be wearing well. I project about 10k for the rears maybe 18-20k for the fronts. I drive moderately aggressively, 60% city driving and 40% highway, along wiht an occasional spirited canyon drive.

-Jeff

red993tt

Don't go with the 10 yo factory tires recommendation. There are much better ones then the noisy SO2/S03. MPS2, Yokohama and Toyo are all up to date N rated tires which are far more superior for both road and Auto-X.

ca993twin

bb993tt,

Oh sorry, I missed your question several posts back. "how will 235s work on the track?". Our cars normaly suffer from understeer, so a bit wider tire adds a bit of grip to that end, and it should handle a tiny bit better, all thing being equal, which the never are. Rufus uses 255x30x19 and 305x25x19 with no rubbing issues whatso ever. These tires happen to be roughly the same overall diameter as the 18" tires we've been discussing. I hope that helps.

bb993tt

Thanks, Steve. Reason for my question is that a very good mechanic, and ex-race driver over here, told me 235's would make the car "over-tyred", and I don't think he was referring to fatiuge.

ignomini

I had PS2s on my old car and my new one came with Contis. The Michelins were better. Watch out with local tire dealers. You tell them Michelin PS2 and they hear Michelin N2 - not the same tire.