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    Apr 18, 2010 5:46:52 PM

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    Re: Cup tire question pls: Pirelli vs. Michelin -- which one has softer ride?

    TB993tt:
    MKSGR:

    My dealer placed on official request to Porsche Zuffenhausen in order to find out which N version is the recommended version for the GT2. I will post his reply asap Smiley

    Thanks Marcus Smiley

    Some chump at Michelin UK seems to think the N1's are OK and even front N1s can be mixed with rear N2s Smiley

     

     I'd ignore Michelin's information in this instance if I were you because, to my knowledge, Porsche has never confirmed approval of a set of tires consisting of fronts and rears with a different N-number.

    The differences might be insignificant, but you'll never know that for sure unless things go wrong. 


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    Apr 18, 2010 6:12:10 PM

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    Re: Cup tire question pls: Pirelli vs. Michelin -- which one has softer ride?

    TB993tt:
    MKSGR:

    My dealer placed on official request to Porsche Zuffenhausen in order to find out which N version is the recommended version for the GT2. I will post his reply asap Smiley

    Thanks Marcus Smiley

    Some chump at Michelin UK seems to think the N1's are OK and even front N1s can be mixed with rear N2s Smiley

     


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    2009 997 GT2 659PS/827NM DIN

     

    My tire dealer - different from my Porsche dealer... - told me that Michelin confirmed that the N1 spec is the right tire for the GT2. That's why I am even more interested in what Porsche will officially recommend Smiley Hope to hear back from them tomorrow Smiley

    Apr 18, 2010 8:51:01 PM

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    Re: Cup tire question pls: Pirelli vs. Michelin -- which one has softer ride?

    Toby which are the correct dimensions for the GT2? Front 245/35/19 at 19x9 wheels And Rear 325/30/19 at 19x12? Also you mention you read about the GT2rs specs? What's the power rumour now? And is it really GT1 block engine?

    Apr 18, 2010 9:18:08 PM

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    Re: Cup tire question pls: Pirelli vs. Michelin -- which one has softer ride?

    Toby which are the correct dimensions for the GT2? Front 245/35/19 at 19x9 wheels And Rear 325/30/19 at 19x12? Also you mention you read about the GT2rs specs? What's the power rumour now? And is it really GT1 block engine?

    Apr 18, 2010 9:24:13 PM

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    Re: Cup tire question pls: Pirelli vs. Michelin -- which one has softer ride?

    I found this in Michelin USA

    It dosent state if its N1 or N2 or N0 but i just did it in there car selector

    Tire Name Pilot® Sport Cup Pilot® Sport Cup Pilot® Sport Cup
    Tire Category Ultra-High Performance Sport Ultra-High Performance Sport Ultra-High Performance Sport
    Section Width 9.5 " 9.5 " 9.5 "
    Aspect Ratio 35 35 35
    Measuring Rim Width 8.5" 8.5" 8.5"
    Rim Width Range 8 – 9.5" 8 – 9.5" 8 – 9.5"
    Overall Diameter 25.5" 25.5" 25.47"
    Tread Depth 6/32" 6/32" 6/32"
    Revolutions per Mile 816 (at 45mph) 815 (at 45mph) 817 (at 45mph)

    Slight diffrences....

     

     

    Apr 24, 2010 8:39:56 PM

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    Re: Cup tire question pls: Pirelli vs. Michelin -- which one has softer ride?

    There is an interesting comment in Sportauto's Supertest (GT3 RS) article regarding the MPSC N1 tires (same dimensions as for the GT2) - the tires are different in both compound and "construction" ? (Aufbau) compared to the smaller tires for the GT3. Obviously the wider N1s are more "sporty" - higher g-forces possible but significantly worse performance in the wet. Worse in terms of laptime, not neccessarily in feelling/feedback according to HvS.


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