Re: Ladies and gentlemen, the new 991...
Whoopsy:
The tire roar is quite tire dependent. PS2 is one of the noisiest tires around for 911 usage. I suspect it's due to the resonance between the wheel well and the tire noise and the proximity to the driver's ear in a 911. On stretches of un-asphalt concrete at highway speed, the noise is borderline unbearable. I had since switched to Bridgestone 050 and the noise is GONE over the same stretch of highway. There is no more tire roar anymore, no louder than any other car on any other road.
Michelin were my favourite tyres for many years, but it seems they are losing their touch. Their wet weather behaviour has been bettered by Bridgestone and now the noise issue!
Perhaps in the super sport segment (Cup and now PSS) they might be still on top but for people like me who want to circulate in their cars instead of racing, Michelin is not my #1 choice.
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"Form follows function"