Porsche Spec tires

[tonyg]

Originally Posted by EPIQTodd

I've had both types of tires, and lived to tell the tale. Non N-rated tires won't kill you, or your car, they just aren't approved by Porsche, which is to say Porsche doesn't get the $20 kickback per tire from the tire manufacturer for pushing that type of tire. Anyway, if you don't want N-rated, get something else. Porsche can't test every single X-through-Z rated tire out there and give approval of it, so go based on what reviews you've heard. I've tried Kumho ECSTA 712's and they worked just fine - super cheap, too. I've also done the unthinkable and put S-02A's on my car instead of the Porsche-approved (and identical) S-03's. Dealers are supposed to tell you to get Porsche approved tires, what would you expect them to say?

I've read some good reviews on Yokohama ES-100's - I'm seriously thinking of trying them - TireRack likes them - excellent traction wet and dry and decent tread life. Thanks for the comments.

[just_me]

Originally Posted by tonyg

I've read some good reviews on Yokohama ES-100's - I'm seriously thinking of trying them - TireRack likes them - excellent traction wet and dry and decent tread life. Thanks for the comments.

Bottom line is I would never buy them again except maybe as a track tire.

Grant

[kabel]

Originally Posted by just_me

Bottom line is I would never buy them again except maybe as a track tire.

++ Or for drifting.
I have a set of ES100 on my miata for "daily use," but i do not think I would by another set. The ES100 has been the same for the last few years with out any update, “old technology” if you will. Better tires in the same price point exist out there now.