New Tires
#1
New Tires
I have been looking for some new tires recently and am currently deciding between the pilot super sports ($433 each on tirerack.com) and pilot sport ps2s ($519). I was surprised by the Super Sports being less expensive, because I have heard they are better, but I could be wrong. Does anyone have experience with these 2 tires, and confirm which one is better?
#4
Drifting
PS2's are one of the few Porsche N rated tires. N rated tires are a requirement for the Porsche dealer to CPO a car. From all the RL member responses... the PSS are the way to go - longer thread wear, excellent traction/handling, lower cost, etc... perhaps the lack of N rating has something to do with the cost savings. Ever notice how an OEM part w/o the Porsche logo will cost so much less. I intend to replace my N rated PZero's with PSS's when they wear out and hopefully before they get the Porsche approved N rating price increase.
#5
PSS are great and wearing better. You need to replace all 4 though that is why I have 2 fronts of the PS2 sitting in my garage with 8000 miles going to waste! Anyone need my front tires?
#6
I'm running Hankooks which are considerably cheaper then the PS2's. My only complaint is grip in the wet and increased road noise. But for half the price of PS2's I can't complain.
#7
Rennlist Member
tires have tread, tread, tread. you shirt is what has thread, thread, thread!
I replaced my PS2s with a set of PSS and I am very happy. improved in every way!
I replaced my PS2s with a set of PSS and I am very happy. improved in every way!
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#10
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PSS
I've had PS2,Re050 and now PSS. I kept the front Bridgestone RE050 on as they have a little less than 1/2 of tread left. I got less mileage with Bridgesones than PS2's.
I know its better to not mix tires but wanted to see if I could feel some difference. and of course the cost. I feel NO difference in handling at all! I have a 2006 4S and it handles exactly the same as having the 4 Bridgestones.
Will get the fronts done (PSS) soon as the fronts wear down some.
I was very surprised. I dont track and dont drive it really hard.
The PSS's seem the way to go. Anyone done the same and had other experences?
TIA
I know its better to not mix tires but wanted to see if I could feel some difference. and of course the cost. I feel NO difference in handling at all! I have a 2006 4S and it handles exactly the same as having the 4 Bridgestones.
Will get the fronts done (PSS) soon as the fronts wear down some.
I was very surprised. I dont track and dont drive it really hard.
The PSS's seem the way to go. Anyone done the same and had other experences?
TIA
#12
How's the road noise with the PSS's? I have PZero's now and boy, they are loud. I won't need to replace them for a while, but since I have no plans to track the car, I hope for a quieter ride with the next set.
#13
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Really? Is this the kind of thing that you lose sleep about at night? A 911 with any combo of tires will perform miles better than 95% of the other autos on the road in an emergency situation. It's not just tires that make our cars safe.
#14
The PSS are not loud as far as I am concerned.
#15
If you are happy driving like that then I am too... as long as I'm not on the same road.