Quiet Performance Tires for Cabrio?
04-28-2004, 08:40 AM
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Well I used to have Pzeros until I got a nail in the side wall of one last year.
My cab has always had a strange sort of unsteady feeling at 82 MPH and then at 124 MPH. In between these speeds the car has been fine but at these speeds I got a lot of wheel shake. Anyway, I had a blow out and my tyre guuy talked me into getting a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s.
All i can say is that they have changed my car entirely. They are the quietest tyres I have had and in a cab that means a lot! They stick to the road like glue and especially in the wet. I have put about 3500 miles on them and the still look like new so they are wearing well. I will never look back again. These GD-S3s are the dogs danglers.
My cab has always had a strange sort of unsteady feeling at 82 MPH and then at 124 MPH. In between these speeds the car has been fine but at these speeds I got a lot of wheel shake. Anyway, I had a blow out and my tyre guuy talked me into getting a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s.
All i can say is that they have changed my car entirely. They are the quietest tyres I have had and in a cab that means a lot! They stick to the road like glue and especially in the wet. I have put about 3500 miles on them and the still look like new so they are wearing well. I will never look back again. These GD-S3s are the dogs danglers.
04-28-2004, 11:18 AM
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Rossos: I've been through 2 sets, and they're noisy as heck... hum like an annoying bumblebee on the freeway at speed. AND, they get worse as they wear. Fair in the wet - great in the dry IMO.
S-03: This makes for a good street tire IMO. Softer than the Rosso, much quieter (at about 3500 miles), great in the wet, and pretty good in the dry. This tire lacks a little feel... which actually improves its comfort and streetability.
The only Michelins I've run are the Cups, but that's not what you're looking for.
GL.
S-03: This makes for a good street tire IMO. Softer than the Rosso, much quieter (at about 3500 miles), great in the wet, and pretty good in the dry. This tire lacks a little feel... which actually improves its comfort and streetability.
The only Michelins I've run are the Cups, but that's not what you're looking for.
GL.
04-28-2004, 11:20 AM
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There are no quiet performance tires... road noise is just a fact of life and has more to do with the type of road surface that you are driving upon. Some surfaces are some what quiet, others sing and scream.
I do quite alot of long roadtrips with driving stints of 8-12 hrs and have found that foam ear plugs really help cut down the road drone and my head is clearer at the end of a stint.
I do quite alot of long roadtrips with driving stints of 8-12 hrs and have found that foam ear plugs really help cut down the road drone and my head is clearer at the end of a stint.
04-28-2004, 02:03 PM
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I just had a set of the AVS Sports installed and am quite satisfied with them. Their tread pattern is similar to the coveted GY F1's, which many have the opinion are the "quietest" max performance tires.
A couple truths to keep in mind:
1) New tires with full tread depth will always be quieter and more "squirmy" feeling than worn tires.
2) High performance tire characteristics are at odds with the goal of a smooth and quite ride.
3) Porsches, especially with 18" tires and sport suspensions, are extremely stiff and unforgiving and will amplify any road imperfections and tire imbalance.
4) Our tires are wide which results in tramlining and have short, stiff sidewalls which transmit all road irregularities directly to the unforgiving suspension noted above.
As an aside, if you live where the roads take a beating from freezing weather and truck traffic, like me, a Porsche is really not a good choice for a daily driver! I am not a fan of SUVs, but when I watch one lumber over a pothole that would probably cause a bent rim if I wasn't paying close attention and dodged another bullit, it does make me reconsider my priorities (but not for too long
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A couple truths to keep in mind:
1) New tires with full tread depth will always be quieter and more "squirmy" feeling than worn tires.
2) High performance tire characteristics are at odds with the goal of a smooth and quite ride.
3) Porsches, especially with 18" tires and sport suspensions, are extremely stiff and unforgiving and will amplify any road imperfections and tire imbalance.
4) Our tires are wide which results in tramlining and have short, stiff sidewalls which transmit all road irregularities directly to the unforgiving suspension noted above.
As an aside, if you live where the roads take a beating from freezing weather and truck traffic, like me, a Porsche is really not a good choice for a daily driver! I am not a fan of SUVs, but when I watch one lumber over a pothole that would probably cause a bent rim if I wasn't paying close attention and dodged another bullit, it does make me reconsider my priorities (but not for too long
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04-28-2004, 10:13 PM
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Originally posted by WCE
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As an aside, if you live where the roads take a beating from freezing weather and truck traffic, like me, a Porsche is really not a good choice for a daily driver! I am not a fan of SUVs, but when I watch one lumber over a pothole that would probably cause a bent rim if I wasn't paying close attention and dodged another bullit, it does make me reconsider my priorities (but not for too long)
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As an aside, if you live where the roads take a beating from freezing weather and truck traffic, like me, a Porsche is really not a good choice for a daily driver! I am not a fan of SUVs, but when I watch one lumber over a pothole that would probably cause a bent rim if I wasn't paying close attention and dodged another bullit, it does make me reconsider my priorities (but not for too long
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I drive from Orange County NY to Stamford CT everyday... 110 miles round trip. First in my 01 C4 and now my 04 C4S Cab... My Porsche is no more/less uncomfortable than any decent car. Is it more comfortable than my wife's Lexus RX-330 - I THINK SO, but most would say no.
Either way they are awesome daily drivers.
Rob
05-24-2022, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by carrerajack;[url=tel:1244123
1244123[/url]]On my 02 Cab, I originally had Pilot Sports on. IMHO, these are noisy tires (had them on my M3 as well). Current set is SO3s. Much, much quieter. Can't really tell any performance difference below 8/10 (haven't had the chance to go higher yet...).
05-24-2022, 02:07 PM
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Dude...a lot has changed since this thread was started in 2004 - 18 years ago. Even tire technology has changed a lot since then. Perhaps if you have tire questions, start a new thread, or do a forum search. And you will get a lot of opinions on which tire is best..
05-24-2022, 02:20 PM
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Bridgestone Potenza S03, I'm guessing? Summer high performance tire.
For the record, I went with the Michelin PS2s and have stayed with them ever since. To my ears, they seem quieter. The grip is terrific, but I agree with those who've said they can feel squishy. This can be unsettling, but when you push 'em hard, they 100% dig in. It took me a while to get used to it. Perhaps somebody can provide a technical explanation for this? I've always wondered what to call it.
For the record, I went with the Michelin PS2s and have stayed with them ever since. To my ears, they seem quieter. The grip is terrific, but I agree with those who've said they can feel squishy. This can be unsettling, but when you push 'em hard, they 100% dig in. It took me a while to get used to it. Perhaps somebody can provide a technical explanation for this? I've always wondered what to call it.
05-30-2022, 12:42 AM
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I’ve recently swapped P Zero Rosso’s N4 to Michelin PS 4s on my 2001 cab. I’m running 225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear. IMHO the Michelins are a big step up in terms of grip and noise. Phenomenal tyres!
05-30-2022, 07:47 PM
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Get yourself a good set of all season tires if you want quiet performance for our cars. Plenty to choose from. Just go on tire rack.
05-30-2022, 10:32 PM
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I've had good results with Sumitomos. Not as good as the Michelin but close and a lot less expensive. Quiet and good grip and reasonable wear.
Oh, I have a cab too.
Oh, I have a cab too.
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