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Old 09-13-2020, 04:00 PM
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So I had N spec PS2’s on my Turbo. Did alignment, DSC controller and handled good but still didn’t give the confidence/feel and feedback I desired when they were pushed. I got a damaged sidewall on one of my rears so I decided to swap them out with Cup 2s (probably would have done 4S but they were back ordered). Glad I didn’t, I can’t believe how well these tires hook up. The car has never given me this much confidence. Even cooler evenings they still hold very well. Highly recommended!

As a side note, I bought my rears as take offs. Apparently the new Mustangs with track package come with 305/30/19 in a square setup so there seems to be many takeoffs available (owners remove them after delivery and install a more street tire).

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once I go through my 4s, I will refinish my e88s to a different color, and go with Cup 2s as well.
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Good thing you don’t get rain there.
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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf
Good thing you don’t get rain there.
We do, but thats what the F-150 is for!
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I regret having gone 4s and wish I went with the cup 2.... I'll run these 4s out then go to the cup 2 for sure.

On that note, best for you to swap the fronts as well. One of those controversial topics, but I feel like tires should always match front and rear to retain the same driving characteristics.
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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf
Good thing you don’t get rain there.
I’ve done track days in the wet with my cup 2’s. You need to be alert but they can handle wet no problem.
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Originally Posted by nzskater
I’ve done track days in the wet with my cup 2’s. You need to be alert but they can handle wet no problem.
I know, was joking....to an extent. Those tires would be useless in Houston. We don't get rain. We get monsoons. It was funny, about a month ago we were in Florida, and we had an entire afternoon of steady light rain. And I turned to my wife and was like "you know, I completely forgot what a constant light rain was like. When was the last time you saw this?". Here it goes from 100% humidity, to a total downpour, back to 100% humidity with blinding sunshine 15 minutes later. Not so car friendly.
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I went PS4S's on my last set for my 997.2 TTS... I always wanted to know how much better the Cup 2's would have been.

I will say the 997 NEEDED more grip to inspire more confidence for really aggressive mountain driving. I've had a few scares.

Just did my shakedown run in the mountains yesterday in my new to me 991.2 TTS (with PS4S's / used / not sure how many miles / heat cycles on them).
All I can say is OMG WOW!!! What a difference in handling / confidence this car gives. I can't even imagine how much grip a set of Cup 2's on This car would give.

My old 997.2TTS was an amazing car and I miss it, but..... Wow on Porsche's upgraded models. Makes me wonder how they could even improve on it with the 992TTS.



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