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Daylorb · 11-30-2011, 01:48 PM

Thanks for all the info here. Just went through this decision myself. I have 19" rims so matched pairs are harder to find. I was considering changing to 18" rims and going with either the Hankook's or Sumi's, but after talking to one of the guys in the local Porsche Club who does a lot of events, I went with the Michelin Super Sports.

His commentary was that they run into sidewall failure often at events with both of those brands, and that they do not see the issues with Bridgestone or Michelin. Also thought they would last longer so the difference in price wasn't so bad.

The Super Sports are $150 cheaper on tirerack than the PS2 right now as well. Will report on my results - installed on Saturday.

11-30-2011, 01:48 PM	#39
Daylorb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Austin Posts: 22	Thanks for all the info here. Just went through this decision myself. I have 19" rims so matched pairs are harder to find. I was considering changing to 18" rims and going with either the Hankook's or Sumi's, but after talking to one of the guys in the local Porsche Club who does a lot of events, I went with the Michelin Super Sports. His commentary was that they run into sidewall failure often at events with both of those brands, and that they do not see the issues with Bridgestone or Michelin. Also thought they would last longer so the difference in price wasn't so bad. The Super Sports are $150 cheaper on tirerack than the PS2 right now as well. Will report on my results - installed on Saturday.