rosswj67 Posted 23July, 2015 Report Share Posted 23July, 2015 Some of you would have seen my introduction thread on my 993 imported from Hong Kong here http://porscheforum.com.au/index.php?/topic/6598-new-member-96-993-c2-en-route/Well, I have decided I'm not happy with the stretch of the 225/40ZR18's on my 8.5" Tramont Cups and would like to replace them with 235/40. So, for anyone interested, I have 2 x 225/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (N3) 88Y tyres - both are dated week 25/2014.Retail price appears to be $389 for these as they are the Z speed rating, but Jax have them at $305 each - https://www.jaxtyres.com.au/tyres/brands/michelin/pilot-sport-ps2?pid=73069 and Tempe Tyres at $290.Condition is pretty much new. 300km since they were fitted. And that 300km has been to and from Autohaus, and a couple of peak hour trips to the office - no spirited driving as yet unfortunately!Asking $200 each or best offer. I'm located Northern Beaches in Sydney.Thanks,Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 24July, 2015 Report Share Posted 24July, 2015 If you place a tape measure on your 225's they'll probably only measure out at 205ish.I think the N3 approved fronts are deliberately made under width to improve steering feel.I guess it come back to whether you prefer feel or phatts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosswj67 Posted 24July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 24July, 2015 Thanks Peter M.I'm basing this decision not on looks, but on performance - and everything I read indicates that an 8.5" rim should optimally be running a 235/245 width tyre. If the PS2 is even narrower than spec, then that could make things less optimal than another brand. I'm going to drop the price to $200 per tyre to see if there is any interest, as my window of opportunity to make a swap is really now, not after I put more mileage on these tyres.Thanks,Ross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 24July, 2015 Report Share Posted 24July, 2015 I have the Michelin PS3 in that size on a 7.5" rim and it is a perfect fit. If mine weren't new I'd be interested.Outstanding grip. Glws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 24July, 2015 Report Share Posted 24July, 2015 I'm basing this decision not on looks, but on performance - Ross,What performance issue are you trying to solve? Just curious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosswj67 Posted 25July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 25July, 2015 Peter.No specific issues at the moment, just trying to have the optimal tyre fitted for the rim width. My HK mechanic didn't fit the appropriate size, so in an ideal world I'll correct that. If no takers on the 225's then I'll continue to run them till worn and eventually replace with 235's. Just being pedantic Looks likely they'll be staying.Ross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaitan Posted 17March, 2016 Report Share Posted 17March, 2016 Still for sale Ross ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosswj67 Posted 17March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 17March, 2016 Still for sale Ross ?? Unfortunately not. Car has now been sold. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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