MHaynes772

I want to get the widest I can get up front and the rear. Also, what is the difference in Y-rated and Z-rated?

Also, I want a set a tires that last a while. Are these like the stock ones and only last 8-10K miles? Any other advice I'd like to hear. Thanks in advance.

Matt

vraa

Michelin PS2's. They are the god of all tires right now.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35
Read that for the difference between Y-Rated an Z-Rated.

245/40/18
265/35/18

Those are what I'd do on a stock car.

MHaynes772

The PS2's are the ones I am going to get.

Also, I don't know how long the car will stay stock so with that in mind...what do you suggest?

vraa

Then everything changes, it depends on what modifications you are going to do. If you are tracking this car, then get some Cup Sports or those Direzza's.

If you are going to get wider rims, or taller rims, then the sizes I listed for you probably won't work.

MHaynes772

Good point...

So the car most likely will never have anything more than a pulley, if that. Also, I want something that will be nice to daily drive, but when I go to the Supra meet next year and go to Texas World Speedway, I want something that would be nice for a few good laps.

vraa

Do what Vic55 did, get HRE Competitions!
That way you can get insanely lightweight rims, look fantastic, and have some nice rubber on them.

vrus

On stock size wheels, dont buy tires bigger than 245 front and 275 rear. Anything more than that and you will just get more bulge on the sidewall which will give you sloppy handling.

Rafal

245/40/18 and 275/35/18 is a far better fit and more equal diameter F&R and that's what most guys have, me included.

eagleeye

I heard bad things about PS2's from Peter Lee @ wheelexperts when I bought my rims. He says he will not sell them to a customer unless they sign some kind of waiver as they reportedly have poor qc issues....something about uneven pressures. I'm not an expert of this issue....maybe Peter can chime in.

vraa

I follow Tirerack specifications strongly, but if that's what you guys run, then run that

Rafal

PS2 is THE PERFORMANCE tire today, fitted stock to all Porsches and far superior to the crap Contis we are saddled with by MBZ. It's grippy, comfortable and quiet - what more do you need? Lateral G's ie. cornering grip, on Contis are 1.0G and 1.09G on PS2. In real life you will get far more than 9% improvement, more like 30% is my guess.
(OK, I will have that commission check now, thank you MICHELIN....)

silver55

Does anyone have any idea where I can get 285/30/19 PS2s within a few weeks?

Rafal

Let us know if you find them!
I ordered a set of 255/35/19 and 285/30/19 PS2 from the Tire Rack last week. According to their web site, 285/30/19 due in 4th November!
I am waiting for Luke's confirmation.

BMWEATR

This is the first time i have ever heard of any issue w/ ps2's//
all i know is once you try them you'll never switch. and i've tried them all.