Tire suggestions please
11-26-2010, 06:48 PM
#31
Burning Brakes
My Hankooks handled just fine - but they like to be 3-5 lbs lower pressure than the Pirellis or Michelins. Otherwise they do feel greasy and don't bite as well at turn in.
11-27-2010, 03:07 AM
#33
What did you end up with? FWIW, I've had the Bridgestones since new (15K miles now) and they are damn good. I will probably stick with them since there's no point (or advantage) in paying more for Pirellis or Michelins (my winters are Michelins).
12-24-2010, 11:43 AM
#36
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The number in bold are the weights of one front plus one rear tire:
Michelin Cup: front/rear 20/27 = 47 lbs
Pirelli Corsa: 21/26 = 47
Continental Extreme Contact DW: 21/28 = 49
Michelin PS2: 22/28 = 50
Continental SportContact 3: 22/28 = 50
Pirelli Rosso: 22/29 = 51
Bridgestone RE050A: 24/31 = 55
Toyo R888: 25/31 = 56
Bridgestone RE11: 27/31 = 59
12-24-2010, 05:53 PM
#38
Drifting
Probably comparing them in the wet relative to PS2s in the dry, which will never compare well. They perform as well in the wet as most other top-tier performance tires.
12-24-2010, 05:55 PM
#39
Drifting
There is a substantial weight difference between some of the tires. Take a look at this. found this on another site:
The number in bold are the weights of one front plus one rear tire:
Michelin Cup: front/rear 20/27 = 47 lbs
Pirelli Corsa: 21/26 = 47
Continental Extreme Contact DW: 21/28 = 49
Michelin PS2: 22/28 = 50
Continental SportContact 3: 22/28 = 50
Pirelli Rosso: 22/29 = 51
Bridgestone RE050A: 24/31 = 55
Toyo R888: 25/31 = 56
Bridgestone RE11: 27/31 = 59
The number in bold are the weights of one front plus one rear tire:
Michelin Cup: front/rear 20/27 = 47 lbs
Pirelli Corsa: 21/26 = 47
Continental Extreme Contact DW: 21/28 = 49
Michelin PS2: 22/28 = 50
Continental SportContact 3: 22/28 = 50
Pirelli Rosso: 22/29 = 51
Bridgestone RE050A: 24/31 = 55
Toyo R888: 25/31 = 56
Bridgestone RE11: 27/31 = 59
12-24-2010, 07:35 PM
#40
No one ever talks much about P Zero Rosso. They came stock on mine from the factory in 05 and I just replaced the rear after 14K + miles. Could have gone longer and no complaints wet or dry.
Jim
Jim
12-24-2010, 08:22 PM
#41
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I ran a couple sets of P Zero Rosso on my C2S. They were good on the street, except they got really noisy towards the end of their lives. They weren't up to the task for track days, though. They just have too much tread, which flexes and cooks under cornering load. They'd quickly get greasy on track and after a day of cornering they'd be baked raw and grainy.
For street, though, they were decent albeit noisy.
For street, though, they were decent albeit noisy.
12-24-2010, 10:04 PM
#42
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I'm NOT a Michelin fan. I know they are one of the best tires out there but they take way too long to warm up. My commute is short and the fun driving is right at the begining of my drive. So I slide all over in the Michelins. Plus I may be old school but the Michelins generate zero tire squeal. So at the limit they just let go....no warning, chirping or squealing.
02-01-2011, 06:48 PM
#43
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I've had them all...PS2s, REO50, RE11, Hankook v12 evo, and Yokohama Advan sports. I've tried them all on the track as well, but will only speak of road performance. PS2s have best performance and handling with respect to body roll during quick lane changes and cornering, but are noisier on the highway and are not the best in the wet. For the money, I would definitely go with either Bridgestone tire (RE11 a bit better than REO50). Great in wet, great performance, wear is way better than PS2s, and cheaper. Do not get Hankooks because they are very "squirmy"...meaning during lane changes the car shimmies back and forth until you stabilize in a straight line. They are quietest on the highway and last a long time, but I am more of a spirited driver for them to suit my needs. I've always been a Michelin guy, buy the Bridgestones have won me over with respect to performance, looks, wear, and price. Good luck. (this topic is very subjective)
Tire Pressure: 36Front/44Rear
So far only 500 miles on tires but enjoying the performance and lower tire noise (drive a 07' 997.1 C4S Cab..)
Just curious what (cold) front/rear tire pressures recommend as I went with what was on inside door sticker. (My usage is road only, no tracking)
02-01-2011, 06:55 PM
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44 is high. I usually run 32 front / 36 rear on my RE11s. My car weighs less than your cab, though, so I suggest playing with pressures and seeing what you think.
02-01-2011, 07:28 PM
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There is a substantial weight difference between some of the tires. Take a look at this. found this on another site:
The number in bold are the weights of one front plus one rear tire:
Michelin Cup: front/rear 20/27 = 47 lbs
Pirelli Corsa: 21/26 = 47
Continental Extreme Contact DW: 21/28 = 49
Michelin PS2: 22/28 = 50
Continental SportContact 3: 22/28 = 50
Pirelli Rosso: 22/29 = 51
Bridgestone RE050A: 24/31 = 55
Toyo R888: 25/31 = 56
Bridgestone RE11: 27/31 = 59
The number in bold are the weights of one front plus one rear tire:
Michelin Cup: front/rear 20/27 = 47 lbs
Pirelli Corsa: 21/26 = 47
Continental Extreme Contact DW: 21/28 = 49
Michelin PS2: 22/28 = 50
Continental SportContact 3: 22/28 = 50
Pirelli Rosso: 22/29 = 51
Bridgestone RE050A: 24/31 = 55
Toyo R888: 25/31 = 56
Bridgestone RE11: 27/31 = 59