Tire for Gen 2

switch527

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I'm doing some shopping for a new pair of shoes for my 2001 RT/10 and I wanted something a little more aggressive than the Extreme Contact Sports and less aggressive than the R888Rs. I found Extreme Contact Force in 345/35ZR18 for the rears and was wondering if anyone is running those or knows if that change in size is going to be problematic.
 

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I’m sure they are great tires, Porsche and Mercedes use Continentals. But one thing I saw would put me off of these, they only come with 7/16“ of tread, the standard is 9/16”. Tires are shot at 4/16”.

A recommendation would be to see if you can get Michelin Pilot Sports (NOT Cup 2). They come with 9/16” and last a good 15K miles, I’ve had several sets. COVID shut the factory and sizes had been impossible to get but maybe that’s over now, IDK.
 
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This is a sore topic for me. I bot a new 2000 GTS w/Pilot Sports. Those tires were good for 30-40k of street driving.

RIP Pilot Sports.
I just went through this with my Gen III 18” and 19”. The Pilot Sports in my sizes are not discontinued, they just don’t have a production date. Call Michelin and ask about your sizes.

For me the answer was to switch to the Pilot Sport 4S, it’s a greatly improved version, yet still it has a similar look. This is a great new tire option! I usually buy from Discount Tires but I was traveling and took a chance on Pep Boys, they had the best price and the service was top notch. To top it off they offer very affordable Road Hazard Warranty, about $35-$40.
 
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