Go directly to the Tire Rack.com do not pass go, do not collect $200.00. Seriously, go to the tire rack’s web-site. It is the absolute best. They test every tire they sell for every car on the market and publish the results in graph form. Check it out!!!! Their prices are the best, as well.
Tire choice will depend alot on what you are looking for in a tire. For me, my current choices are aimed mainly at performance. I run the Bridgestone RE01R for the street and the Kuhmo V710 for the track (and have used the RE01R for track events when it gets wet). Prior to the Bridgestone I had BFG TA/KDs.
The RE01R is a good tire, very predictable in the dry, though when driven hard, it’s a real handfull in the wet (actually took about as much effort to drive in the wet as the V710 in the same conditions, though it was much quicker). It’s a bit quieter than the TA/KD that it replaced, has more grip… but (something I really like about it), it has that same immediate feel to turn in.
Some other canidates: Bridgestone RE050A Pole Position (not the regular RE050). Just a step under the RE01R; this tire feels very much like the earlier S03, though a little quieter and softer riding, but with all the grip of the S03. It’s a very good tire in the wet, and I’ve found it to be longer wearing than the S03 as well. A very solid choice.
Michelin PS2: another top notch street tire that does alot of things well. I like this tire, though honestly I’ve found them more sensative to large slip angles as you approach the limit (suprisingly, more sensitive than Hoosiers or other tires well known for this). As such they often feel understeery if the car isn’t setup around them (can feel nice and planted when under the limit, but not so nice at the limit). That said, they are offer alot of grip in a package that can be used daily in most weather, and this is the most direct replacement for what you have now.
On the bargin side, the Kuhmo Ecsta MX is not so far behind the above tires for much less money. Tires like the Yoko Advan or Pirelli P Zero are very servicable choices, though pricewise will be up there with the top choices in this area, and not quite up to par on performance.
In terms of absolute maximum performance… obviously tires like the Kuhmo V710 or Hoosier R6 will represent the top level of street legal rubber, though neither is very usable on the street (both great track tires though). However, one R-Compound tire is pretty usable on the street, and that is the Toyo Proxes RA1. It’s a great tire in the wet at full tread depth, and very long lasting by R-Compound standards (and not needing an initial heat cycling, and not overly sensitive to too many heat cycles). The new R888 from Toyo looks to follow in this tradition, and Nitto is using the same compound as the RA1 in their current R Comps. Though, unless you are familar with tires like these, probably better to keep all of these from your list.
I would also avoid any of the N rated tires. These were specified by Porsche as for your car; which is generally a good thing, except that this was done 10 years ago. As such, these tires are 10 year old technology, easily topped by the current front runners… and the N rated tires will generally have a premium price as well. You can do much better for less.
I personally lean toward the tires with the N0, N1, N2, N3 ratings because these tire were designed with the help of Porsche in that they react in a positive manner with the suspension. I know there are newer designed tires out there, but I don’t worry about the reactions with my “N” tires at 180mph either. At that speed I worry about the ditch at the side of the road
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass’ favor.
Go directly to the Tire Rack.com do not pass go, do not collect $200.00. Seriously, go to the tire rack’s web-site. It is the absolute best. They test every tire they sell for every car on the market and publish the results in graph form. Check it out!!!! Their prices are the best, as well.
Pirelli Scorpion off road tires. REAL BIG ONES!
Tire choice will depend alot on what you are looking for in a tire. For me, my current choices are aimed mainly at performance. I run the Bridgestone RE01R for the street and the Kuhmo V710 for the track (and have used the RE01R for track events when it gets wet). Prior to the Bridgestone I had BFG TA/KDs.
The RE01R is a good tire, very predictable in the dry, though when driven hard, it’s a real handfull in the wet (actually took about as much effort to drive in the wet as the V710 in the same conditions, though it was much quicker). It’s a bit quieter than the TA/KD that it replaced, has more grip… but (something I really like about it), it has that same immediate feel to turn in.
Some other canidates: Bridgestone RE050A Pole Position (not the regular RE050). Just a step under the RE01R; this tire feels very much like the earlier S03, though a little quieter and softer riding, but with all the grip of the S03. It’s a very good tire in the wet, and I’ve found it to be longer wearing than the S03 as well. A very solid choice.
Michelin PS2: another top notch street tire that does alot of things well. I like this tire, though honestly I’ve found them more sensative to large slip angles as you approach the limit (suprisingly, more sensitive than Hoosiers or other tires well known for this). As such they often feel understeery if the car isn’t setup around them (can feel nice and planted when under the limit, but not so nice at the limit). That said, they are offer alot of grip in a package that can be used daily in most weather, and this is the most direct replacement for what you have now.
On the bargin side, the Kuhmo Ecsta MX is not so far behind the above tires for much less money. Tires like the Yoko Advan or Pirelli P Zero are very servicable choices, though pricewise will be up there with the top choices in this area, and not quite up to par on performance.
In terms of absolute maximum performance… obviously tires like the Kuhmo V710 or Hoosier R6 will represent the top level of street legal rubber, though neither is very usable on the street (both great track tires though). However, one R-Compound tire is pretty usable on the street, and that is the Toyo Proxes RA1. It’s a great tire in the wet at full tread depth, and very long lasting by R-Compound standards (and not needing an initial heat cycling, and not overly sensitive to too many heat cycles). The new R888 from Toyo looks to follow in this tradition, and Nitto is using the same compound as the RA1 in their current R Comps. Though, unless you are familar with tires like these, probably better to keep all of these from your list.
I would also avoid any of the N rated tires. These were specified by Porsche as for your car; which is generally a good thing, except that this was done 10 years ago. As such, these tires are 10 year old technology, easily topped by the current front runners… and the N rated tires will generally have a premium price as well. You can do much better for less.
I personally lean toward the tires with the N0, N1, N2, N3 ratings because these tire were designed with the help of Porsche in that they react in a positive manner with the suspension. I know there are newer designed tires out there, but I don’t worry about the reactions with my “N” tires at 180mph either. At that speed I worry about the ditch at the side of the road
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I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass’ favor.