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    GT4 tyre choices

    Has anyone run something other than cup2s?  I would love to hear evaluations of other tyres.

    thanks


    Re: GT4 tyre choices

    Don't stray from the manufacturer provided tires. According to RC and Carlos, you'll die in a freak oversteer-roll-over ball of fire if a moose crosses the road. indecision


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    If you want a tire that has similar dry performance and is far cheaper, go with the Bridgestone Re-71R.  I think the factory Dunlap is also an excellent tire but it doesn't last as long as the Michelin, so it is the least cost effective of the three. 


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    Heard great things about RE 71R also - wish they made rear GT3 size


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    noone1:

    Don't stray from the manufacturer provided tires. According to RC and Carlos, you'll die in a freak oversteer-roll-over ball of fire if a moose crosses the road. indecision

    Smiley


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    Just do not buy the Dunlops, I had them from factory and they are terrible...


    Re: GT4 tyre choices

    noone1:

    Don't stray from the manufacturer provided tires. According to RC and Carlos, you'll die in a freak oversteer-roll-over ball of fire if a moose crosses the road. indecision

    We never said that, don't be an ass. Smiley

    So far, I haven't even seen the steering wheel of your car, so why would I actually take seriously what you're saying?! Smiley Your house in the US certainly doesn't "fit" a McLaren. Smiley Smiley


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    Re: GT4 tyre choices

    noone1:

    Don't stray from the manufacturer provided tires. According to RC and Carlos, you'll die in a freak oversteer-roll-over ball of fire if a moose crosses the road. indecision

    Well, not if  all you use it for is to cruise down the boulevard back and forth with the top down so you should be OK Smiley

    The real question is, will you get 1000 compliments and photos a day if you don't fit OEM tires? ... that! is the important question  Smiley


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    Re: GT4 tyre choices

    noone1:

    Don't stray from the manufacturer provided tires. According to RC and Carlos, you'll die in a freak oversteer-roll-over ball of fire if a moose crosses the road. indecision

    so right  Smiley


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    In NZ, wet performance is the top goal and the cup2s are darn good. Was looking to better them in the wet


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    There is a very nice tire comparison test, including three semi-slicks (Cup 2, Trofeo R and R888 R) in the latest Sport Auto. If noone1 would understand German, he would clearly state that Sport Auto has no clue about tires.  indecision

    Btw: Sport Auto's conclusion is that all three semi-slicks shouldn't be used on public roads at all(!) and especially not on wet roads. Only the Cup 2 is somewhat "safe" on wet pavement, the Trofeo R and R888 R (which even requires special driving skills) are not.


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    watt:

    In NZ, wet performance is the top goal and the cup2s are darn good. Was looking to better them in the wet

    Wet braking distance from 80 m to 0 m: The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 comes almost 7(!) meters earlier to a stop than the Cup 2. Smiley

    Wet handling: The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is 11.1 kph faster than the Cup 2.

    Aquaplaning: The Cup 2 "gives up" 5 kph earlier.

    Really worth it? Smiley

    Worst one is the Toyo R888 R: A bit of a small puddle in the middle of the road and you're...gone. Woosh. No grip at all. The Trofeo R behaves in a similar way but not that bad (Toyo R888 R is almost a slick).

    Sport Auto says that the Cup 2 is the best compromise of the three semi-slicks they tested but they do not recommend any one of them for public roads.

     


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    RE-71 isn't as good as Cup 2 in wet.  I would go down to PSS or P4S for wet performance. These tires have a bit less dry grip than Cup 2, so you must choose your priorities. 


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    vantagesc:

    RE-71 isn't as good as Cup 2 in wet.  I would go down to PSS or P4S for wet performance. These tires have a bit less dry grip than Cup 2, so you must choose your priorities. 

    You should see what I can do with the PZero on my R8 in the wet, absolutely amazing tire. Also the only reason why I do not go for the Cup 2 instead. Which actually brings me to a curiosity which cannot be according to noone1: While I can do crazy stuff in the R8 in the wet on the PZero R01, I would be seriously in trouble if I'd do the same with the PZero N0 (I think) on my 991.1 GTS Cab. While it isn't bad at all in the dry, in the wet, it can be challenging at times. Carlos already reported about it, even if my experience is a bit better than his (probably due to the AWD/PDCC on my GTS).


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    Re: GT4 tyre choices

    watt:

    In NZ, wet performance is the top goal and the cup2s are darn good. Was looking to better them in the wet

    Wrong again. You'll die in the wet if you try using a high performance semi-slick tire. Immediate death... according to many people on here, at least..


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    RC:
    noone1:

    Don't stray from the manufacturer provided tires. According to RC and Carlos, you'll die in a freak oversteer-roll-over ball of fire if a moose crosses the road. indecision

    We never said that, don't be an ass. Smiley

    So far, I haven't even seen the steering wheel of your car, so why would I actually take seriously what you're saying?! Smiley Your house in the US certainly doesn't "fit" a McLaren. Smiley Smiley

     

    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet (2015), Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2017), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mini JCW (2015)

     

    I'd go take one, but alas, the power was knocked out by a storm the other day and my car is trapped in the garage. I assure you though, it looks just like your R8 and bluelines S3 steering wheel.


    Re: GT4 tyre choices

    noone1:
    watt:

    In NZ, wet performance is the top goal and the cup2s are darn good. Was looking to better them in the wet

    Wrong again. You'll die in the wet if you try using a high performance semi-slick tire. Immediate death... according to many people on here, at least..

    Are you sure you're not related to bluelines. It seems that after not having arguments anymore, you are mocking. Clever.  Smiley I guess Sport Auto is just dumb, they don't have a clue what they write. I know. Smiley Smiley

    Alternative facts... Smiley Smiley Oh boy, now I have to censor myself. Smiley Smiley


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    Re: GT4 tyre choices

    RC:
    noone1:
    watt:

    In NZ, wet performance is the top goal and the cup2s are darn good. Was looking to better them in the wet

    Wrong again. You'll die in the wet if you try using a high performance semi-slick tire. Immediate death... according to many people on here, at least..

     I guess Sport Auto is just dumb, they don't have a clue what they write. I know. Smiley Smiley

    What do you mean Christian, you don't trust noone's vast knowledge on the subject over SportAuto, or Michelin & Porsche engineers ? Smiley Right now he is working on a portable invention for tourists that will provide a shower curtain like experience for all German bathrooms who for some god forsaken reason don't have one.... its going to get 1000's of compliments per day you'll see...


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    Re: GT4 tyre choices

    watt:

    In NZ, wet performance is the top goal and the cup2s are darn good. Was looking to better them in the wet

    AP was saying how much better the new version of the Cup2's are in the wet during the GT3 interviews.  I think a new N-designation


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    Had  the Michelins on my CGTS. GT4 came with Dunlops. Based on one track weekend and about 1k miles on the street, I'd say their dry grip is certainly as good, if not better, than the Michelins. Dunlop is said to wear faster,I know. Actually have a friend with a GT4 who swears by the RE-71s.


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    Grant:
    watt:

    In NZ, wet performance is the top goal and the cup2s are darn good. Was looking to better them in the wet

    AP was saying how much better the new version of the Cup2's are in the wet during the GT3 interviews.  I think a new N-designation

    I looked what was on the new GT3 in Geneva. It is still the N1


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    Re: GT4 tyre choices

    Grant:
    watt:

    In NZ, wet performance is the top goal and the cup2s are darn good. Was looking to better them in the wet

    AP was saying how much better the new version of the Cup2's are in the wet during the GT3 interviews.  I think a new N-designation

    The objective and independent AP Smiley


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    Gnil:
    Grant:
    watt:

    In NZ, wet performance is the top goal and the cup2s are darn good. Was looking to better them in the wet

    AP was saying how much better the new version of the Cup2's are in the wet during the GT3 interviews.  I think a new N-designation

    I looked what was on the new GT3 in Geneva. It is still the N1

    Same sizes as the 991.1 GT3 as well? Didn't check, this is why I'm asking.


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    bluelines:
    Grant:
    watt:

    In NZ, wet performance is the top goal and the cup2s are darn good. Was looking to better them in the wet

    AP was saying how much better the new version of the Cup2's are in the wet during the GT3 interviews.  I think a new N-designation

    The objective and independent AP Smiley

    AP serves a certain purpose for Porsche and he (AP) seems to have done a tremendous job so far. He is the face of the Porsche GT cars development and GT car customers appreciate it. Very clever marketing but what people expect from AP? He (AP) is honest though, his comment about the new 991.2 GT3 engine and it's development and the reasons behind it clearly prove that he was under (financial) pressure on the first 991.1 GT3 engine. 

    I kind of pity 991.1 GT3 buyers but I think we all knew that this is going to happen once the GT3 RS used a highly modded 4.0 l version with a lower redline. Smiley Smiley


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    AP works for Porsche. Like any good employee he says what he is being paid to say.

    I lost him several years ago when he said "Grandma's can use paddles. They are not challenging." with respect to the 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0l and then the next GT3 and GT3 RS are offered with paddles only. 


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    bluelines:

    AP works for Porsche. Like any good employee he says what he is being paid to say.

    I lost him several years ago when he said "Grandma's can use paddles. They are not challenging." with respect to the 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0l and then the next GT3 and GT3 RS are offered with paddles only. 

    I wonder if he (AP) has chest hair? Smiley Smiley


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet (2015), Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2017), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mini JCW (2015)


    Re: GT4 tyre choices

    noone1:
    watt:

    In NZ, wet performance is the top goal and the cup2s are darn good. Was looking to better them in the wet

    Wrong again. You'll die in the wet if you try using a high performance semi-slick tire. Immediate death... according to many people on here, at least..

    Haha

    Sun has done 6k in the wet at high speed in the 2015 GT3, and the GT4, and he's still rolling🐾🐾

    the cup2 was way better than the ss in the wet much to his surprise, but thats just one Lab's opinion🐾🐾👍👍🤓


     
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