On Pole

How fast are the tires compared to other R compond tires?

Targa Tim

subscribed. I want to know how it performs in the wet as well.

FFaust

My understanding is that it's in the wet that they shine.
No first hand though.

997gt3north

Local well known TT track instructor tested them and they pull significantly higher Gs on a skidpad pad (as in Hoosier R6 type numbers) than other comparible tires.

Izzone

I guy had them at Sebring this past weekend, said he has a big fan

we did a lead follow for a while, both same speed around the track

TTurbine

3 seconds faster than corsas.. 2 min course much better in evrey aspect , i dont know if its better in the wet..
must be run 31-33 hot max , otherwise very slippery
This is on a 997 gt2

on a Carrera 4s It was around 3.5 seconds faster than the Cups consistantly , in a 2 minute course thats 5,380 km long..

That tires have tremendous grip , although the Cups and corsas have slightly better turn in.. its offset by there tremendous grip..

996toomey

Is this tire a 3 - 4 track day tire as far as how long it will last?

TTurbine

I currently did 3 track days on my set , i beleive it is a 4-5 track day tire
average 25 laps @ 5.380 km per lap per track day...

FTS

I checked with Bob Woodman Tires, they have these in stock, and prices are very reasonable. My understanding they last about 60-70% of life compared to R888s with more grip.

ron_dargenio

They look like just the ticket for those of us who drive to the track.

KBS911

The Trofeos are still pretty hard to get. I've tried, but hit several dead ends, and after much research I just ordered another (my 3rd) set of Michelin Cups. Guess I'll stick with the tried and true until next time. I do have another DE or maybe 2 on my existing Cups, but I think I'll save them for AutoX. I have 11.5 K miles total now. I'm using PS2's on GMG wheels for the street and Cups on OEM wheels ( I trailer) for track and AutoX use. The Trofeos look good and the price seems right. Hopefully they'll be readily available when I'm ready for the next set. Nice to hear that there is a viable alternative.

TRAKCAR

PS2's are my favorite street tire. Do they fit on RS? What size?

ron_dargenio

I checked Woodman tires' website, they have the OE sizes.

CorsicanBB

I used the Trofeos on track only once but I can tell you that they are absolutely awesome! Much much grippier than the Cups when cold (like night and day) and still much grippier as you work them towards their sweet spot. I had them on for about 15 laps, consistently hitting higher entry / exit speeds in corners, much better grip all around. It was very impressive. I was even getting a bit too confident and missed my breaking point in the bowl of the Dubai autodrome, hit a couple of cones and caught a metal debris that cut the rear right tire. This effectively ended my session, of course, and I am waiting for a replacement tire from Pirelli Middle East, which is supposed to get here by the end of this month. If this 15-lap stint is any indication, I assure you that this is THE tire to have for the track. No idea about durability, though...

And they are quieter than the Cups on the road. All in all, an impressive jump in performance from an already amazing tire.

mdrums

Trofeo's are a track tire...r-compound. They fit GT3 and GT3RS in stock 19" sizes.