No. The Michelin's are by far the best. Any compromise is a lesser quality. Most tires wear faster than the Michelin which negates any "cost effectiveness".

 

My ps2's cost 800 a set and lasted 1 summer. Michelins are overrated

 

PS2's are great but pricey. On my second set, only because I got a deal I couldn't pass up. Waiting on the Michelin super sports to come out in the 285/30ZR18 size. From the reviews I read they're supposed to be less expensive than ps2, last longer, and just as sticky. If they're not out by the time my rears wear out I'm going to the ventus v2. Know several people who give them great reviews. $400 per tire (PS2) is a bit much. Also heard a rumor (don't know if true or not) but PS2 in 285/30ZR18 are low in stock and they're currently not manufacturing them right now.

 

I actually just went back to PS2s. My new set gets installed next week.

I've tried Hankooks and Sumitomos. They aren't bad for the money, but I found them to be a little less performance oriented than the Michelin and Pirelli tires that I've used in the past, and they get very loud as they wear. I prefer the Sumitomo over the Hankook.

I prefer Michelin over Pirelli, and I'm really looking forward to the new Pilot Super Sport when it becomes available in the proper sizes for a wide body car.

For a narrow body car, the Super Sport is a great option that is priced between the PS2 and the budget tires like the Sumitomo or Hankook products.

 

I guess it depends on where you live. In Florida, we have no curvy roads. It's probably my single biggest gripe about living here. As a result, the (very) slight handling benefit I get over the pricey Michelins vs a cheaper Sumitomo when I go to the autocross just isn't worth the money. And the Sumitomos seem to work fine in the rain, so it's an easy call for me. Save the money for something else.

 

Dennis C, Why do you prefer the Sumitomo over the Hankooks? That's good news 'cause they cost less.

 

Unless you're doing something other than road/highway driving - it's not the tires. Mine last plenty and much longer than one Summer, unless you're Summer is 18-29,000 miles. There's a reason most people drive the Michelin's, and it's because there's nothing better. Price is no concern when safety and performance are paramount.

 

I run Nexen N3000 tires on my 18s, and Kumho Ecsta spt's on the front (they just will not wear out) and BFG G-force sports on the back of my 17s. The biggest change in handling I have done is to get the back alignment so it will not wear out tires in 8k miles. I can still double clover leafs and turn respectible times at the autocross. Now my rear tires last and last.

 

I had Kuhmo's on my C2 . Yep. They just don 't wear out. Must say, I also had Fuzion ZRI and they also lasted a long time!!

 

I noticed a dropoff in performance with the Hankooks faster than I did with the Sumis. I also found the Hankooks to be very loud as they wore - even louder than the Sumis. If I were buying another set of low-cost tires, I'd get the Sumis again.

 

Without effecting the performance?.... No. There will be a trade off - faster wear, less traction, more noise. Not worth it. Michelin all the time. I won't trade off for anything, especially performance on a high-performance car. If you want to save money, buy something other than a Porsche.

 

I like the KDW2s although I have no experience on a pcar. Great traction. Also, cool tread design

 

I have been looking at the BF Goodrich G-Force Super Sport A/S. I purchased a set for my sons BMW and they are doing great. I heard somewhere that they are the only street tire to pull over 1g... anyone else hear this?

 

I remember an add from BF Goodrich stating this tire to be the first to pull over 1G. Here it is below:

Press Release

Grip: The first street tire to pull a 1g turn
Acceleration: The first street tire to run a sub-eight second quarter mile
Toughness: 20 straight SCORE Baja 1000 victories

Regards,
Loay

 

I have PS2's on my Corvette. I do not drive aggressive all the time and have 15,000 miles on them with 1/2 the tread remaining.

This is my first Porsche and I had PS2's installed also.