Notices
997 GT2/GT3 Forum 2005-2012
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Porsche North Houston

Why the change in rubber on 997 RS ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-17-2007, 05:13 AM
  #1  
adixon
Advanced
Thread Starter
 
adixon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Why the change in rubber on 997 RS ?

I have seen some with MICHELIN and others with PERELLI... I thought all were to be spec'd with the CUP sport wheels... My father in laws has been shod with PERELLIs... anyone one else have this?
Attached Images    
Old 03-17-2007, 05:31 AM
  #2  
Nordschleife
Drifting
 
Nordschleife's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Munich
Posts: 2,722
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

PAG plays off one tyre supplier against another. Its luck of the draw for most people.

R+C
Old 03-17-2007, 11:21 AM
  #3  
MJones
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
MJones's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 5,569
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

My GT3 came with Pirelli....found a cut to the cord on a rear with 200mi.
My dealer was going to take care of it, however
There were NO Pirelli tires in the US, not even from Pirelli directly to replace it.

I ended up buying one Michelin PSC and got the other three comped.
I'm happy now

Sorry to hear that you got stuck with Pirelli's

Old 03-17-2007, 05:41 PM
  #4  
Hank Cohn
Addict
Rennlist Member

 
Hank Cohn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 853
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

My GT3 [not an RS] came with the Pirellis too. While I wish it had come with the Michelins, I have put three track days on the tires and they did very well. As a reference, I used 34 psi hot front and rear and found the car to be very well balanced. The tires did nothing wrong and look as if they would do several more track days. All three days were at Road Atlanta which has recently been repaved.

Hank
Old 03-17-2007, 09:15 PM
  #5  
adixon
Advanced
Thread Starter
 
adixon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I think the Michelins are better... but hey who do you complain to? no one you deal with it I guess from what it sounds like..
Thanks guys!
Old 03-17-2007, 10:17 PM
  #6  
PogueMoHone
Addict
Rennlist Member

 
PogueMoHone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,802
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

PCNA does a lt of research on this and, based upon their files, warranty claims etc., they allocate the Michelins to the faster drivers in their database.

The slow pokes get the Pirellis.

Rumor has it my RS is coming with Pirellis!

Oh! It is also a line item in their policy for MJones to go to PSDS (PDE) more, and then he will get the good tires.



Quick Reply: Why the change in rubber on 997 RS ?



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 12:45 PM.