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Bossfan

Bossfan

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I need to change tyres on my Carrera2S Cab. (235/35/2R19 and 295/30/2R19). Currently Michelins. They are over age as the car has only done 26k since 2009. My preference would be to prioritise comfort and minimising road noise rather than longevity/track day performance. It doesn't get that much use in the winter months. Recommendations would be very much appreciated and suggestions of where to source for best price.
 
I had my wheels refurbished 6 months ago and had Micheline PS4s fitted to the back - the tyre refurbisher fitted them, I bought them from https://www.camskill.co.uk - wheels/tyres are the same size as yours. The 4/5 year old Micheline Supersports remain on the front - two much tread left to throw them out.

The PS4s are noticeably quieter to the point where I am debating whether to change the fronts as well and sacrifice the few thousand miles left on them. I have always run Michelins and none were particularly noise, only on some grooved concrete surfaces.

Camskill were really good, I phoned them, they were really helpful and if I remember right the tyres came the next day - significantly cheaper than anywhere else I could find - almost £100 saving over the two rear tyres. I have just taken a look at their website and I can see why I phoned :ROFLMAO: - navigate that and find someone local to fit all four and there are significant savings to be made.
 
Thanks Stefan, That's really helpful. Seems like the N2 rated PS4's are in short supply at moment. I'm only being offered PS2s. From what you are saying the PS4s are quieter so it might be better that I wait until the 4s are available. I'll have a look at Camskill in the meantime.
 
I'm getting more confused. having decided to follow recommendations to get Michelin Pilot Sport 4s and contacting Camskill they tell me that they are not available in 19inch , only 20inch. OPC and my local tyre supplier can only offer Pilot Sport 2s. I contacted Michelin who are yet to reply. All the recommendations I have had say go for PS4s or PS5s but I just can't source any.
Feedback has said that PS4s are quieter than PS2s so I am reluctant to settle for 2s until I've got to the bottom of conflicting advice.
Any ideas?
 
 
Thanks TS. That would explain the confusion. They didn't make that clear in their email - just said they don't do PS4s in 19".
I've had lots of recommendations to use 4s or 5s as they are quieter than the 2s. My Porsche warranty has just expired (15 years) so not tied to "N rated" and seems like a lot of enthusiasts opt for the non N rated later versions. Any feedback on Michelin choices would be great.
 
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