Another 996 tyre question

[Matt99man]

Evening all…..it’s new tyre time and I was hoping to get some Michelin PS4S for my 98 3.4 997…but, I’ve just seen they do not make them! Gutted..

So my question is…do I stick with another set on Pirelli’s Roso N4 or do I go for for Pilot Sport 2s…which seem to of been out for ever. Or go for standard Michelin PS5s?

Type sizes for the 996.1 are 225 40 18 and 265 35 18

Is there a chance of anything else being released? Thanks

[cslwannabe]

I’d go PS5 personally. When my 987 needed tyres a few years ago I replaced N fitment PS2 with PS4 and no complaints whatsoever. The PS2 were the most expensive option and very long in the tooth by then. No idea what I’ll do if I need to replace the rears as PS4 no loner looks to be available in my size (265/40/18).

[80sMatchbox]

I've had those Piirellis on my 986 and they were awful. When I bought a 996 with them on, the first thing I did was replace them.

I've had Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 6's on my Boxster and don't have any complaints about them. I was going to buy Michelins but due to an out of stock situation, went for the 6s. Worth reading numerous comparison tests to see how good they are.

i've ended up going for Continental SportContact 7's on the 996 based on numerous reviews and again, they have proved to be great. I'm unsure of the longevity of them but I'm not overly concerned about that. They have won numerous comparative tests so are definitely up there with the best, if not the best road tyres around currently.

[WojaWabbit]

Another happy Eagle F1 A6 customer here. Bought after comparing different test results that reported they have good feel on turn in due to a stiffer sidewall than the Michelins. Great in the dry, damp and wet and they held up better than expected (for a road tyre) on track. They were a fair bit cheaper than the Michelin at the time too.

As above, the Conti gets great reviews, although I believe the new Pirelli equivalent is the current darling of Ultra High Performance (UHP) tyres now.

[conanius]

I had PS5 on my 996 when I had it a few years ago. They were great

[Monsterlime]

I recently had this same issue, and in particular with the rear was very confused about what to do. Eventually went with PS5's at 275/35/18 and they have been decent.

[scottos]

PS5 on mine, they are great, certainly no worse than PS4S ive had on other cars!

Ive got PS2 on my standard wheels and they are fine but not as nice all round as PS5.

Other contenders for me were Good Year Eagle F1 Supersports or Contisport 7's (PS4S alternatives but I like them better than PS4S on other cars ive had them on)