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Let’s face it: finding new tires for older cars can be challenging if tire manufacturers have stopped carrying the right sizes (this writer went through Hell to find a set of 205/60-13s). But what about tires for low-volume supercars, which use sizes that often won’t fit on high-volume production vehicles? The Porsche Carrera GT isn’t that old and tires are still available in the correct sizes, but the German automaker has shown its support of keeping them on the road by working with Michelin to give owners yet another tire option. Enter the Carrera GT-specific Pilot Super Sport.
It’s common knowledge that tires are one of the most important pieces of the performance puzzle, and Porsche claims that the PSS tires, sized 265/35ZR-19 front and 335/30ZR-20 with Porsche’s “N0” rating, will improve the Carrera GT’s handling and stability all the way up to its claimed top speed of 205 miles per hour. That’s important for a car with razor-sharp handling characteristics. They’ll also net drivers a 10-percent increase in fuel economy on regular roads and up to 20 percent on racetracks, Porsche says.
The PSSs use cutting-edge tire technology to harness the Carrera GT’s 610-horsepower. They have a dual-compound tread that’s different from the inside of the tire to the outside, which, Porsche says, helps steering precision and increases maximum grip. Aramid fibers, which are lightweight but just as strong as steel, are used in the tire’s belt to reduce unsprung weight.
Check out the official press release below for more information.Continue reading Porsche offering new tire option for Carrera GT
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