997.1 GT3 tires Continental ExtremeContact DW

[tagman]

I have used Cups and P Zero's for road use (I use Hoosier R6 on the track) and am looking for a cheaper option for road use, which is primarily commuter use in Dallas. I only get about 6 K miles out rears on either the Mich or Pirelli. These Conti's seem to be about $150 to $200 cheaper per tire than the Pirelli's, and of course half the price of Cups. Has anyone any experience of these tires?

[mcmike27]

We just put a set on my wifes daily driver...now that being said it's an Acura TSX and in no way am I comparing it to your ride. They work great in ALL conditions and for the price provide a great value for a daily driver. They are quiet and handle well. Also her car ATE the Michellen tires that were on the car and they rode like a brick and were AWFULL in anything but a light drizzle...

I would say for the money saved they would be a good choice. When we were over at our local Porsche/Audi dealer recently and I was walking around they were mounted on quite a few of the new Audi upper end sedans as OEM equipment.

m2

[PAULSPEED]

The Pirelli P zero tires have two choices. The Corsa have a hradness of 60

and the Rosso (N1 or N2) tires are 220. I went with the Rosso's and they are holding

up pretty good for the street. They do make alot of wheel noise and slide alot

on the track.

Look at tire rack for some 220 tires.

www.tirerack.com

Paul

[tagman]

The Pirelli P zero tires have two choices. The Corsa have a hradness of 60

and the Rosso (N1 or N2) tires are 220. I went with the Rosso's and they are holding

up pretty good for the street. They do make alot of wheel noise and slide alot

on the track.

Look at tire rack for some 220 tires.

www.tirerack.com

Paul

Thanks Paul. I have used Rosso's on both a 997S and the GT3 and like them for road use and do not use them on the track, as you note they get hot quickly. I use a dedicated set of track wheels and tires. My issue is simply that the Pirelli's are $400 + with a 220 rating that last ~6K on the road, and the Conti's are $200+ with a 340 wear rating. Since I am not asking these tires to take a dual role, then I am willing to compromise some outright grip for overall economy. However if these are completely unsuited to the car, I would rather ask than discover through experience!

[PAULSPEED]

I see what your looking for. I feel you would be better

keeping your wear rating between 220 to 260.

If your wife is driving, and she pushes it because of someone else, the car could

brake loose and spin. Even I have spun the car on the track with the

computer on.

Good luck on your decision.

Paul