My trip to Center of Gravity
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Damn it would have been good to meet you. Chris mentioned you and the car.
I am currently (destroying my way through) a set of Pirelli PZero Asimmetrico's which have lasted well but I don't really rate. They seem noisy and whilst good at high speed the don't seem very 'grippy'
Chris seems to rate the Pilot Sports so off to Costco I go when I've got through these.
I am currently (destroying my way through) a set of Pirelli PZero Asimmetrico's which have lasted well but I don't really rate. They seem noisy and whilst good at high speed the don't seem very 'grippy'
Chris seems to rate the Pilot Sports so off to Costco I go when I've got through these.
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I also fitted my CG-Lock yesterday. I never really had the confidence in the car to pin me into it harder before. Not anymore certainly gave it what for on the way to Oulton and back.
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Originally Posted by Fieldl,Apr 15 2007, 11:06 AM
Chris seems to rate the Pilot Sports so off to Costco I go when I've got through these.
I suspect I'll be going there when I've worked my way through the P Zeros that were on the 993 when I bought it.
And also to see Chris once I've liberated some cash to throw at the car
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first off, I'm not having a dig at any of the previous posts; this is a more general observation
I cannot see any point in basing tyre choice on cost (on a performance car)
I don't think it matters what car we are talking about, the differential between a set of cheaper premiums versus expensive premiums will rarely be more than about
I cannot see any point in basing tyre choice on cost (on a performance car)
I don't think it matters what car we are talking about, the differential between a set of cheaper premiums versus expensive premiums will rarely be more than about
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Originally Posted by gaddafi,Apr 15 2007, 11:49 AM
I cannot see any point in basing tyre choice on cost (on a performance car)
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Originally Posted by Lurking Lawyer,Apr 15 2007, 10:54 AM
Michelin Pilot Sports because of their price - they're popular on the 911 and tend to be highly thought of. There do seem to be differences of opinion as to which is best between Continentials, Pirellis, Michelins etc - and to some extent I suppose it depends on whether the car is a daily driver or a weekend toy. There certainly seems to be a lot more debate within the Porsche community about which is the "best" tyre than there is on here.
I have them on the M5 now-down to 3mm and therefore need changing. Most of my spirited driving has been in the wet and I thought the grip was pretty poor-however I suspect this is more likely to be with my unfamiliarity with the car rather than the tyres.
Took it out yesterday-completely different story.
I know Pete has just opted for the OEM tyres on the M but they appear very difficult to source.
Mark-If you see any further offers from Cosco let me know.
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Re. cost the Michelin are more expensive than the Pirelli. Unless of course you can get to Costco. As Mark said they only carry Michelin.
You don't have a lot of choice with Porsche anyway as the tyres should be N rated. I guess it's you as the driver finding the tyre you prefer on your car.
You don't have a lot of choice with Porsche anyway as the tyres should be N rated. I guess it's you as the driver finding the tyre you prefer on your car.