Porsche Tires

Initial Review, 8,500 Miles on Tires
January 21, 2013

Great tire. I have had Toyos, Yokohama, and Generals on this car. (Daily Driven)
I have moded this car with suspension change, springs, shocks, sway bar, and alignment. Oh yeah, the power is up another 60+ hp
Previous tires just did not work as well, These Michelin's are wonderful on this car. Grippy, predictable, reasonably quiet, they hold the road. I have tried them, more than once in the mountains of Georgia, Tenn, and the Carolinas. Jan 2013 Here in North Bama we had 7" of rain and 3" of snow. I put on ~250 miles and not a problem, went through some serious standing water and slushy roads. Wear is great, much better than previous tires. If I had to find a fault is the ride comfort is not like your 15 inch tires. But they are pretty darned good for a performance tire.

These are with out a doubt the best tire I have owned. Yes I have had several Cars prior to the MSM, Porsche, BMW, Mazda

Initial Review, 2,500 Miles on Tires
January 08, 2013

First let me say I feel obligated to write this review as I always read others reviews to help me in my decision as to which tires to buy. I had decided on a particular tire for my car but was concerned about giving up performance that is the usual trade-off when buying a snow tire. Thank you to the Tire Rack representative on the phone when I called to obtain more info. He asked good questions and when he found out I had a Porsche, recommended a tire designed specifically for my high performance vehicle. Now as for the tires, I paid what I expected to for a lesser, non high performance snow tire. I drove in Oregon in late December during serious snow and ice condidtions. The tires never slid, stumbled or had any trouble with traction on roads consisting of snow, ice and a mixture of both. The tires are as quiet if not more so than my stock summer tires which was a major surprise. I was willing to sacrifice comfort and noise for the security of a dedicated snow tire. On dry roads they ride, handle and brake excellently. and in the snow, I was so grateful I did not settle for just all season tires. I have no doubt in my mind that all season tires would not have been able to handle the conditions I drove though. The peace of mind these tires gave me and my family cannot be overstated. The added bonus that Tire Rack had them for the same price as all seasons was an added surprise. These are the third set of Michelin tires I have put on three different vehicles and I completly understand where the extra money goes. They may cost a bit more, but perform better, last longer and ultimeately will save money over other lesser brands that have an inferior warranty and performance. Back to these tires, I trust them enough that I would have no problem recommending them to anyone who wants the security and peace of mind they afford them and their family. I cannot say enough good things about them. Well done Michelin, your engineering expertise is unsurpassed!

Initial Review, 20,000 Miles on Tires
January 14, 2013

Great tires for everyday driving. Good traction in wet/snowy conditions, also good for a softer ride. Beware of soft sidewalls, had to replace two tires due to curbing. Not as responsive in cornering as original Michelin tires, but a good compromise at a significantly lower price. Tire wear has been impressive, plenty of life left after 20k miles.

Initial Review, 3,000 Miles on Tires
December 30, 2012

Drove to Pittsburgh and back after the blizzard that went through. No problems at all. Maintained control of the vehicle carrying my family. Also drove in a parking lot covered with 8 inches of snow. No problems with traction, steering and control of the vehicle.

Initial Review, 13,000 Miles on Tires
January 08, 2013

This tire is very good except for two (2) shortcomings. I am comparing these Hankook tires to the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires that I previously had on this Porsche. First, the sidewalls are not near as rigid as the Michelins; they have a wallowing feel under hard cornering. Second, the tread life is not very good; I only got 13,000 miles out of them. I am replacing them with Michelin PS2's. On the positive side, the Hankooks are half the price of the Michelins.

Initial Review, 49,000 Miles on Tires
December 06, 2012

I have a 2005 Porsche Cayenne S that came with Pirelli Scorpion's. They wore out in less than 20k miles so I replaced with the Yoko Geolander. Of course the tire shop guys said I shouldn't run a Cayenne S with this tire. Don't listen to it. I am a huge fan. Very quiet, the wear is outstanding and there is absolutely no squealing while cornering. I even like the sidewall styling. I guess buyers should keep in mind that the Cayenne's cabin is very well insulated, and the automatic air suspension and all wheel drive would probably make any tire great. However, I am very happy with the treadwear, and I'll be replacing the existing set with the exact same tire in 2 days.

Initial Review, 5,000 Miles on Tires
December 20, 2012

Loved the way the tire worked. Did not expect great mileage, but only 5000 is a little ridiculous. Fronts still going at 11000 miles, plenty left. Trying Michelin Super Sports now on rear, appears to be as good or better in handling, with better wear too. . .

Initial Review, 30,000 Miles on Tires
December 17, 2012

We didn't have much /S last winter, so I can't objectively weigh in on the tire's effectiveness. Unfortunately, I won't be able to test them this winter either, since the tread was gone at 25k and need replacing. When I contacted warranty person, was told I needed to return the tires with proof of each rotation at my expense and a decision would be made on what, if any, credit I'd get towards a purchase of new Continentals. That's not going to happen. I would caution buyers not to let the warranty enter the purchase decision calculation
as its pretty much a waste of fine print.

The price isn't so great either, especially considering that I'll need to buy another set, pay another shipping fee, another balance and mounting etc. When adjusted for above, pretty much works out to $1000.00 per tire.

It's too bad, because if the tires were defective and Conti recognized as much, they should just replace them.

Initial Review, 6,000 Miles on Tires
November 20, 2012

I switched from the oem pilot sport 2 and boy this tire really makes a difference.
First is the tread life. I still got 10/10 left on the tread after 6k miles of hard driving.
The grip is just so enormous. Its now so hard to get my tail out even when i try.
The road comfort is also superior to ps2. I would def recommend these to anyone looking to have more fun on the road.
Compared to ps2 these are so much more confidence inspiring!!

Initial Review, 1,500 Miles on Tires
October 08, 2012

Definite improvement over the Sport Pilot Plus and the Bridgestones 050's. Much improved ride, not for track, but handles bumps and gaps in concrete interstates much better. More comfortable performance tire. Would buy again. Slightly more meaty in side appearance which fills tire well nicely.

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
November 14, 2012

Michelin just released these tires in two different varieties. These are the Porsche developed 'N-spec' directional version. There is also the asymmetrical tread pattern suggested for AMG Mercs and other high end cars.

Although I haven't had a chance to test them in harsh winter conditions, I have had them out in some rain, freezing rain, and sub-zero temperatures. They grip like crazy and have very minimal tire noise. I had a set of Bridgestone LM-25v's on the car last winter and I was ready to throw them off a cliff.

In dry conditions I can still drive like a 450hp gazelle and not have to worry about a close encounter with death.

Highly recommended if you have the cash.

Initial Review, 15,000 Miles on Tires
October 31, 2012

Although a complete set of PS2(235/35-19 & 295/30-19) costs some $300350 more than the other brands, it's totally worth it! The PS2 and Porsche are meant for each other. Whether it's dry/hot or wet/cold, these tires perform consistently and give you absolute control of your car. I bought an extra set because I wanted BBS rims on my car. There's simply no substitute for the PS2(unless Michelin comes out with a PS3)!

Initial Review, 800 Miles on Tires
November 05, 2012

Replaced set of performance Kumhos that had less than 5000 miles w the Michelin Pilot Sports. Couldn't stand the noise and following every groove on the highway. The 911 isn't known for it's quiet highway ride but what a difference the Michelins proved to be. Don't buy anything else for the Porsche. You get what you pay for. The car is absolutely on rails and the dry and wet traction is impressive. The Kumhos were deadly once past 1000 miles of wear in rain. In dry but cool weather it was like riding on tires made of stone. I know summer performance tires are meant to be used in warm weather but 50 degrees is hardly cold. The Pilots are worth every penny and you will enjoy the performance of the car far more..

Initial Review, 500 Miles on Tires
November 05, 2012

Just an initial opinion in the first week of owning these tires. Initially I thought I was going to just garage the Stang and go with another option for my winter driving. But I always intended to use this as a daily driver so after reading that the Benz and BMW crews were having good reviews on this tire on all their RWD cars and a few Porsche owners a Corvette Owner and Even a Mustang owner on the predecessor to the Serie II Scottozero.. I sprung for them. And Well so far I'm not disappointed. Already had them out on a light dusting and then some sleet the next day. And this model of tire stuck and performed like It was any dry road for the Summer tires. In fact these tires are possibly one of just a few with a factory speed rating to match driving in many high performance vehicles. Most seem to cap at 119MPH and really when you are more about enjoying the driving experience in the vehicle you bought to match your desire to step on the throttle. Well these bad boys seem to deliver. Although I've read good reviews in heavier snow, I've yet to experience that. So I'm kinda looking forward to it. I hope they won't disappoint. I'll update as soon as I do hit deeper snow conditions. For the moment I feel confident in colder temperatures taking the tight turns with these tires. And as for the noise complaints. I drive a loud as -------- Muscle car with a totally custom exhaust. And even if I didn't have the exhaust, the cabin of the car is sufficiently noise dampened to block out the road noise. So who really cares these tires are noisy. If you can hear them... maybe its time to get a current car?

Initial Review, 5,000 Miles on Tires
October 20, 2012

I purchased the RE-11's for track use. I've used them at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Putnam Park, Watkin's Glen and Road America. I drive them to the track, on the track and home from the track. They are awesome tires both on the road and on the track in dry and wet conditions. I had heard that the new Michelin Pilot Super Sports (PSS's) were supposed to be a superior track tire and were supposed to be comparable to the Pilot Sport Cup tires, so I tried them out. They were not near as sticky as the RE-11's in either the wet or the dry. Additionally, I was able to stop 100-150 feet less in the back straight at Mid-Ohio when using the RE-11's over the PSS's. For a tire that you want to drive to/from the track and on the track, you will be hard pressed to find a better tire than the RE-11's. I would not buy the PSS's for track use again, but would consider them over the RE-11's for street use, as they are somewhat quieter, and get better tread wear.

Initial Review, 2,500 Miles on Tires
October 19, 2012

I replaced all 4 of the OEM tires on my 2003 Carrera with the DWS's and it is like night and day. The tire noise is almost gone. The OEM's were very noisy. Talking on a phone was difficult before. On two sets of OEM rear tires I averaged about 11,000 miles before needing new rubber. On these Continentals I measured the tread depth before a 2,000 mile trip and after returning home I could not measure any change in tread depth. I can tell no difference in performance on the Continental DWS's. Even if I get only half the advertised tread life it will still be double the OEM tires. I plan on ordering a set for my Cayman in the Spring.

Initial Review, 4,000 Miles on Tires
October 13, 2012

Can't beat this tire in this category. Perfect all season tire for high performance and powerful SUV.