simons

Looking for new tires for AP1 my00 in oem 16" sizes on stock rims. 205-55-16 front 225-50-16 rear.

Looking for a very stiff sidewalled tire, especially for the front wheels for good steering feel.

Any AP1 drivers out there who have looked for the same as me?

The original Bridgestone S02 are long gone and were said to be stiff. But I never experienced them.

I can buy current Bridgestone S02 (with N3 porsche approval). They look the same, same oem sizes. But I read old threads to stay away from them. Not sure why? If porsche approved them for their older cars with 16" tires they must be good right? I know that the porsche rims are 0.5 inch wider (7j front instead of 6.5j front on the s2k) but same 205-55-16 tire.

Does anybody know if the s02 n3 are also stiff? And if there is any reason not to try them? I can only order online so no way to see and inspect.

I have not been able to find any other tire that has a stiff sideall in the oem sizes. All tires seem rather flex sideways.

Driven Michelin (standard tire forgot the name, too long ago to remember and few experience at the time)

Toyo proxes T1R (performance tire, super grip, sloppy steering)

Bridgestone Adrenalin RE002 (max performance summer tire, good grip, very sloppy steering)

I am willing to give up some grip if it improves the roadfeedback at the steering wheel. The car feels a bit numb and whobbly on mushy 16" tires.

Dunlop star spec is not available here in Holland, Europe.

noodels

Can you still get Yoko AD08R ,have them in 17s on mine but not sure on 16s?

simons

yes I found them available in the 16" sizes. Quite pricy! Are they known to be very stiff on the sidewall? Also any idea about the 16" sidewalls? Lastly, how fast do they wear down compared to other tires like oem bridgestone or alike? Are they easy to drive I mean give good feedback when reaching the limit of grip, or more sudden brakeaway? Are they okay in the rain to drive on the street? Thanks!

rpg51

Are you driving the car on the track?

simons

Nope

86j

zeroptzero

I always found that Bridgestone high performance tires have very stiff sidewalls, stiffness is related to speed ratings, the highest speed rating tires will have stiffer sidewalls.

noodels

Yes and yes.

rpg51

This from another member here:

Chuck S

Judging from the "sloppy steering" comments above it appears you (OP) may never achieve your goal with stock 16" 55 and 50 ratio tires. The sidewalls are just too tall. With the availability of good, reproduction AP2V1 17" wheels the better, albeit more expensive solution appears to be to fit these 17" and get the benefit of wider, lower profile (stiffer) 45 and 40 sidewalls. Availability of these wheels is questionable in markets other than North America.

-- Chuck