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Old 12-03-2018, 05:00 PM
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Default Need tires for NB GT3

Picked up a screw in a rear tire on my 997.2 GT3 on Sunday. Going to need to replace all 4. I haven't planned on getting tires so I haven't been paying any attention to what's on the market. What the general consensus is for mostly street DD GT3?

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Old 12-03-2018, 05:22 PM
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I prefer Michelin, check out the Pilot Sport 4S for street use.
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Originally Posted by 405
I prefer Michelin, check out the Pilot Sport 4S for street use.
Ditto this.
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I am so happy with my PS4S for the street. The more I drive on them, the more I consider them the best street tires I've had including other brands, PSCs, and etc.
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Same as above, my new to me 997.1 GT3 came with them.

Had Cup 2's on my GT4 which were great but I wouldn't spend the money on them since I don't track.
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Yep go with PS4S
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For street on my RS I've used the Pilot Super Sport which has been replaced by the Ps4S which I need to mount up as the others have timed out...

Good all round tires, not good really for track unless wet, but will do in a pinch.
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Ps4s good in dry, good in wet, lasts longer than super sticky near race compound "street" tires.
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I know it's somewhat petty, but I don't care for the gap between rim and tire bead on SS/PS4S...reminds me of the 'too wide aftermarket rims' look. The Cups have a MUCH nicer transition from rubber to rim. Anyone know if going 245 or 255 Front, and 325mm Rear PS4S (not avail in 315/30/19) helps any with that?

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I've been asking the same question for months. I love how the Cup 2's in 325 and 245 look with the subtle bulge in tire.

I've yet to see an application on GT3.

There appears to be plenty of fender room left with 305 rear, concern is if it will rub.
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By BBS E88's rubbed with the 5mmm spacer on Super Sport 305's so I'm thinking a 325 tire will for surely rub, but this is all speculation.
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I ran 325 rears on my GT3 and had 0 rubbing issues.
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Good to know.
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Originally Posted by WantA997
I ran 325 rears on my GT3 and had 0 rubbing issues.
Were they SS or PS4S? If so, you have any pics? I'm really interested to see if it helps with that unsightly gap between tire bead and rim.
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Originally Posted by Pucker
Were they SS or PS4S? If so, you have any pics? I'm really interested to see if it helps with that unsightly gap between tire bead and rim.
PS4S.




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