Wanna know why you can't get 235/35/19's?
#31
I really like the Bridgstone Potenza E050's. great contact with the road, excellent tread pattern look (actually looks wider than it is), and they're a lot cheaper than the Michilen's. just make sure the tread rating is 140 (softer compound and Porsche recommended). They also come in 280 tread rating - lasts longer but less grip.
I tried the Toyo Proxy T1's - bad tire - added understeer, switched to the Bridgestone's and felt the difference, the car felt balanced due to tread pattern.
I tried the Toyo Proxy T1's - bad tire - added understeer, switched to the Bridgestone's and felt the difference, the car felt balanced due to tread pattern.
#32
I really like the Bridgstone Potenza E050's. great contact with the road, excellent tread pattern look (actually looks wider than it is), and they're a lot cheaper than the Michilen's. just make sure the tread rating is 140 (softer compound and Porsche recommended). They also come in 280 tread rating - lasts longer but less grip.
I tried the Toyo Proxy T1's - bad tire - added understeer, switched to the Bridgestone's and felt the difference, the car felt balanced due to tread pattern.
I tried the Toyo Proxy T1's - bad tire - added understeer, switched to the Bridgestone's and felt the difference, the car felt balanced due to tread pattern.
#34
Didnt think of that. Took a look at their specs and looks like the Bridgestones are 13lbs heavier all around.
#35
They are a little heavier and actually 2-3 lbs per front and rear...nothing anyone will notice on the street or track days. The difference between my street wheels and track wheels are around 7-8lbs each and I can not notice any better acceleration between the 2.
#36
Couldn't have shipped yet because they do not have them yet not till the 19th probably but by the 25th I was told back on 12th. I have been in contact with many people about this situation of not being able to get these tires...unless you were shipped the non Porsche N rated tires.
#37
Where the Bridgestones are really heavy is when you move up to the 305's in the rear as TireRack has them at 34lbs while the 305's in the Pirelli and PS2's are weighing in at 29lbs. This is for the Porsche spec tires...
Dave
Last edited by Dave07997S; 09-16-2007 at 04:32 PM.
#40
Couldn't have shipped yet because they do not have them yet not till the 19th probably but by the 25th I was told back on 12th. I have been in contact with many people about this situation of not being able to get these tires...unless you were shipped the non Porsche N rated tires.
#41
Filip, you are lucky!!!! Congrats! I could not get the Bridgestones acording to Tire Rack and my Porsche dealer until the end of September because none were in the country yet and they still had to clear customs! Damon from Tire Rack just a few posts up even says they are not available yet!!!! WTF!!! IS GOING ON HERE?????
I got the Michelin PS2's again but they cost $600 more for all 4 tires.
This whole tire thing between Tire Rack and Porsche has me pretty pissed off and is totally ridiculous. I have a really BAD TASTE in my mouth with Tire Rack and Porsche over this tire issue.
I got the Michelin PS2's again but they cost $600 more for all 4 tires.
This whole tire thing between Tire Rack and Porsche has me pretty pissed off and is totally ridiculous. I have a really BAD TASTE in my mouth with Tire Rack and Porsche over this tire issue.
#43
BTW, the Bridgestone are clearly available now from tirerack...they are listed as stock front and rear. I am needing new tires for my recently purchased 06 C2S...I wanted to wait until the first week of October but I am wondering if these may be out of stock again by then. Thoughts? Any opinions on how these would compare to the Continental Contisport 2? My car has worn out PZero rosso N1 on it now and they are loud...
#44
BTW, the Bridgestone are clearly available now from tirerack...they are listed as stock front and rear. I am needing new tires for my recently purchased 06 C2S...I wanted to wait until the first week of October but I am wondering if these may be out of stock again by then. Thoughts? Any opinions on how these would compare to the Continental Contisport 2? My car has worn out PZero rosso N1 on it now and they are loud...
I will report on the 050A when I get them mounted this weekend.
#45
M32911S - that was excactly the situation I was in. Bought my 06 C2S a month ago with P Rosso on it. The fronts were in good shape (7/32nd left), but the rears were down to 2, and humming loud. I was initially just going to replace the 2 Pirellis with new ones, but then decided to give the 050A a shot. Especially that I got all 4 for essentialy what 2 pirellis cost - and I am pretty sure they arent that much better in grip level. I looked at the Conti2 as well, but I dont thing that tire is in the same league as the PS2, Rossi and 050A.
I will report on the 050A when I get them mounted this weekend.
I will report on the 050A when I get them mounted this weekend.