Tyres again!

[924Srr27l]

When driving on 16" wheels I had a set of Toyo T1-R for a short while on the turbo, and they turned out so dangerous because of the soft sidewalls that I swapped them for a set of Brigdestone S-02. The same was noticed by friends running them on 17" wheels on 944 and other cars. I have had Michelin Pilot Sport Cup since I have been running 17" wheels but will consider a Bridgestone alternative when they wear out. With more than 400 hp I think it is important to use N-rated tyres.

Yes they (T1-R's) are as I'd suggested previously (before the insults arrived) highly marketed but poor performance tyres.

Michelin Pilot Sports all day long for me too....

R

 

[924Srr27l]

back on the original subject of tyres, I have 17's on the 968, Cup 1, not the CUP2 in the picture,

what is the consensus of Nangkang NS2 not the NS2-R, think they have quite a blocky tread and might be a bit noisey I dont track the car but do tend to drive fairly enthusiasticly at times, the rears are starting to show some signs of rubber loss on the HPY's

I would like to stick with Asyemetric treads as i think they are quieter,

Any suggestions, and cost is a consideration!

For a Performance car Michelin Pilot Sport for all Transaxles especially the quicker ones!

If you've never experienced them before, your missing out.

Nankangs for a Vaux Corsa yes , but not a 968 even it's a shopping car it takes one moment to regret fitting inferior tyres.

My 968 even had reduced rim width and Tyre widths 7" 205 front / 8.5" 235 rear and was a dream to drive wet or dry



R

 

[Eldavo]

The NS2s are ditchfinders plain and simple. Had them on my old 2.7 and they were laughable/lots of fun/abysmal in anything other than perfectly dry conditions. They’re cheap in every sense of the word and the VW scene boys fit them as they have soft pliable sidewalls for “mad stretch“.

Had an A4 that came with them once too - they look good but again were terrible as soon as the clouds rolled in.

 

[Waylander]

That’s a no then, I will keep looking around

 

[924Srr27l]

I knew that I shouldn't have asked that question, but thanks to all those who gave some helpful ideas about what I might look at.

I'll let you know what I do.

William

Not at all, asking a question about any products and getting members reviews on their Porsche transaxle's is exactly what you should get and nothing else !

A few have mentioned the Uniroyal Rainsport brand and model, which looking at your main criteria

"I don't need anything extreme, just good all round handling (especially in grotty weather)"

The RainSport 3's could be ideal if they list your sizes? they are part of the Continental group so they are well established and not a Chinese who flung dung brand!

As the name suggests they are totally geared for wet weather, Their catchy Marketing about Shark skin technology! is just that and their website

suggests this is a Flow optimised tread structure that minimises turbulence and aids fast drainage...In a nutshell lots of deep channels and soft tread blocks but no direct

benefit to Jaws! They also say the special tyre pattern increases grip on wet roads and it's flexible tread blocks hold on when cornering.....

I saw and fitted a set of these last week and I noticed the sidewalls are Michelin "style" and very soft.

R