Gents.
Quick update on tyres. Im now on my third set after 10 track days and 8000km.
Full sets of the factory tyres for 992 GT3 are not currently available in my country (although I should recieve a set by end of May which I will keep as spare).
Subsequently I purchased and had fitted a set of N2 GT2/3RS tyres. These fit perfectly with no rubbing at -2.6 degrees F+R. The rolling circumference is changed by 3mm so barely noticeable and teh new wider rims on the 992 GT3 carry the extra 10mm tyre width without issue.
They look a little more pumped up and aggressive on the car. They feel great in the short distance on the road I have driven since fitting them. No percieveable difference in braking or tramlining on the road at least.
Here is the interesting thing. As soon as I picked up the car my tyre guy told me they were stickier after his test drive. The treadwear rating is 180 compared to the factory tyres which are 240. He contacted Michelin last week to ask why their new connect tyres are all 240 TW and was told it was due to "compliance in some markets"
Has me wondering if tyres are being subject to teh same changes as pads moving forward and to meet emissions regs and noise regs in some markets they are having to use different formulations that may wear longer but be less grippy?
Ill post more pictures once the car has been cleaned after last weekend track day so you can see how these look mounted. Im very happy with them as an alternative and I have been told by other local owners who use theirs at the track that the tyre is quicker and easier to set to temperature whilst not wearing noticeably faster...
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2021 992 GT3, 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia QV, 2017 Macan S (Petrol)