Could it be the tires?

[JCTaycan]

Hi Guys

Just switched from a 2023 base Taycan to a J1.2 2025 Base.

I like the new one better in most aspects. Range, power, faster PCM, etc

One thing I noticed is that when take a "spirited" curve, the old one would be completely stuck to the ground whereas the new one moves a little and the tires screech a little. The old one had Pirelli summer Pzero, the new one has Contis procontact Rx all season. Both on 21s spyder.

COuld it be the tires?

Regards

JOhn

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[DerekS]

Absolutely, 100% without question it's the tires.

I found those Contis to be absolutely terrible and in fact dangerous when wet - I almost lost control once in a rainstorm.

 

[Murph7355]

Are you going the same speed in both cars on the same roads?

 

[SergeyIndy]

How many miles on the tires?
I want to eliminate that your tires are too new. Yes, they did the same thing you are describing.
I have Conti All Seasons on 21-inch and no complaints after they are broken in properly.

 

[JCTaycan]

1k miles on the Contis

 

[JCTaycan]

Are you going the same speed in both cars on the same roads?

Yes, exactly same speed

Same conditions

 

[Murph7355]

Tyres highly likely then.

I run Hankook iOn Evo tyres which work really well. Had Goodyears on when I bought the car - not as good in all ways, but nothing dogy on those either.

 

[SergeyIndy]

1k miles on the Contis

That is too early. I did not get any real lateral traction until about 2k miles.
Check back here at 2k miles.

 

[ze_shark]

Understeer, oversteer, or 4 wheel drift ?
Are the pressures correct ?

 

[JCTaycan]

Understeer, oversteer, or 4 wheel drift ?
Are the pressures correct ?

Understeer. Pressures are now correct (initially a little low, thought that was the problem, now pressures Ok but still similar issues)

 

[Noan]

Buy Michelin 4S pilot sport next time

 

[JCTaycan]

Yeah. Tricky as its a new car and have a 2 yr lease. May get either the Michelin or Pirellis and then put back the Contis upon return. On the other hand this Contis are supposed to last and I only drive 6-7K miles per year.

 

[DerekS]

Yeah. Tricky as its a new car and have a 2 yr lease. May get either the Michelin or Pirellis and then put back the Contis upon return. On the other hand this Contis are supposed to last and I only drive 6-7K miles per year.

My Contis went bald on the inner tread around 11K miles.

 

[f1eng]

In temperatures above 7C most summer tyres will have more grip than any all seasons.

 

[Porsche-Guru]

In temperatures above 7C most summer tyres will have more grip than any all seasons.

The new Michelin Cross Climate 3 Sport variant is looking to (slightly) upset this balance.

On a track and at the edge of performance driving - I fully agree that a summer will always be the best - but for normal (spirited) road driving, this new Michelin is proving to be quite a good tyre in the summer.


I have put these new Michelins on my F82 M4 - and they are as good as the previous Pilot Sport 5S summer tyre - for spirited road driving (or as much my skill allows).

I got a bit tired of swapping the M4 to winters (Michelin Alpine 5) each autumn and then back to summers - and these new tyres (at least in this UK summer) have been brilliant.

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