What Are the Best Tires to Buy?

[Obsidian]

My tires are getting ready to go. I want to get good cruising tires (not track tires)... with some life and some stick to them. What tires would make my ride the best? I have a 2001 GTS.

 

[RTTTTed]

Michelin PS2's (Pilot Sport 2).

Ted

 

[Bugeater]

My tires are getting ready to go. I want to get good cruising tires (not track tires)... with some life and some stick to them. What tires would make my ride the best? I have a 2001 GTS.

Some life and stick tend to be mutally exclusive...pilots are a good choice tho. Toyos are good too.

 

[heftygts]

Michelin PS2's (Pilot Sport 2).
got them on my 02'Zo6 and my 00'ACR put 295's on the front as well

 

[SSSSE YA]

Michelin PS2's from the Tire rack or Jon B (The Parts Rack).
End of story.

 

[AZTVR]

Buy PS2s from Jon at Parts Rack and you support one of our site sponsors, you get the cheapest price and fast shipping, you ensure that you get the PS2 versions that are specific to the Viper, and it helps to have a Viper specific enthusiast in the supply chain who knows what is best for what application, when you need answers to those questions.

 

[wigginz]

Michelin PS2's (Pilot Sport 2).
got them on my 02'Zo6 and my 00'ACR put 295's on the front as well

Ditto, four new PS2's made a world of difference. Even perform well on the track and in the wet (when you can't avoid it). All four ran me about $1400 if I remember correct, 335 in the back, 295 in the front and happy with that combo.

I have heard there's a special version of the PS2's that were a one off for the '08 think you can get them from JonB (at least he will know something about them)... not sure if there's a price difference or if they're even still available.

 

[goldcup]

PSII's SWEEEEEEET!!!!!! Especially if your rolling on seven year old rubber

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Michelin....

 

[SoCal Rebell]

Personally I go with PS Cups, 3x the grip but 1/2 the life

 

[cabinetman]

Did Michelen make a change? I've always had PS's but what's the diff w/PS2's Thanks..Warren

 

[ACR steve]

Ditto: PS II the best all around street tire on the market for any car

 

[AZTVR]

Did Michelen make a change? I've always had PS's but what's the diff w/PS2's Thanks..Warren

See the following thread: http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/597465-what-difference.html#post2341076

 

[ViperGTS]

Do the Michelin PS2 do have a E-xx number?

I can order them from the US but for Europe we need the "official" E-number on the side wall - xx stands for a one-or-two-digit number. If I remember correct, the E is in a small circle or box.

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[PS78]

Some life and stick tend to be mutally exclusive...pilots are a good choice tho. Toyos are good too.

heard Toyos are tops too... but thought the largest width was 315...? (or is that just on 19"?)

 

[FLL-B/W-GTS]

I just put a new set of new Michelin PS2s on mt 1997 GTS.Excellent,very happy with the tires.The car rides,handles and hooks up great.I will be putting them on my C6 Z06 soon.

 

[AZTVR]

Do the Michelin PS2 do have a E-xx number?

I can order them from the US but for Europe we need the "official" E-number on the side wall - xx stands for a one-or-two-digit number. If I remember correct, the E is in a small circle or box.

There is an E2 in a circle and an e2 in a box on the sidewall, similar to your photos.

 

[ViperGTS]

Thanks! I checked my RT/10 with the tires from the factory still on it - and yes, the "e2" sign is there also.

No wonder since all tires come from Michelin in France...

 

[AZTVR]

No wonder since all tires come from Michelin in France...

I've heard of that place. I think that it is one of those states in Yurrup, best known for their tires ?

 

[cabinetman]

It seems unanimus PSII's are the way to go. I got mine Wed. of course it will be weeks before the snow melts . But I gotta give Jon @ Parts Rack a two thumbs up....I ordered them late Monday afternoon and received them by lunch on wed. Not surprising if I lived next door, But 2,200 miles in less than 48 hrs. WOW. Thanks Jon..they look SSSWWWEEEET..........Warren

 

[Lee00blacksilverGTS]

Personally I go with PS Cups, 3x the grip but 1/2 the life

Understood about the life, any other disadvantages to running on the street? I have heard they are more susceptible to puncture problems. How about getting caught in the rain?

 

[cabinetman]

No doubt the popular choice is PSII's Call Jon @ Parts Rack, I did. Ordered on Mon. aftternoon received them on Wed. before lunch. I'd expect that if I lived next door, but 2,200 miles in 48 hours........WOW. My thanks and recomendation to Jon