I've used both Bridgestone S02 and (currently) Michelin MXM tires on my
'82 Targa.  Both worked well on the track and street for me, but my own
subjective experience is that the Michelin tires seemed to squawk more
on the track (or maybe I'm just running them harder!)  The only reason I
happen to be running the Michelin tires now is that the dealer was out
of stock on the Bridgestones.  I understand that there are now S03
tires, too, but I haven't tried them yet.

Ed

I'm a Bridgestone fan...good ride, good handling.  Current tire is SO3, and
they have "N" rated Porsche versions.  I think you will be pleased with
them.  Oh...they offer a "Pole Position" version, with even softer rubber.
If you're not a DE/Race enthusiast, stay with the standard version as it
lasts a bit longer.

Regards from Texas

I have Michelin Pilot Sports on my 1986 911 and they are fantastic.
They get amazing traction in water especially, and they last a long,
long time.  I can't recommend them more highly.

    I loved the P7000s I had on my 79.  I use Toyo's Proxes T1-S on the 95.
  I like em well enough.  Soft compound, so they heat up quicker.  They
have a very aggressive tread for awesome wet grip (I really like that
part) and low noise.
    My only complaint would be that they're so soft that if I leave the car
sitting over a week, they seem like they develop flat spots.  I get a
little vibration that seems to work itself out during the drive every
time.  Guess that means I can't let her sit, eh?  Fine by me 'cept I'm
just about to cross the dreaded 50k mark.  Guess I'll hafta get out
there and disconnect the odometer...

DS
95 993 Coupe

Many thanks for all the great info! I've taken plenty of notes, now a quick
lap or two around the net with my new found knowledge, then it's off to the
tire stores for some "touchy feely."

Thanks again folks!

BTW Dead Senator, you might be interested in a little diddy that was in last
month's 911 & Porsche World, #134, page 8. It mentions the virtues of
driving your Porsche as a way to keep the car healthy by keeping things nice
and lubricated, among other things. Anyway, it was excuse enough for me. :)

Best to all!

Yep, I have something similar around here with farm equipment. I also have a
motorcycle that I love to ride (00' Harley-Davidson FXST). But it's pretty
common during the harvest season for farm equipment to simply blow onto the
road from the fields without warning. So I have to wait until the times
before and after harvest season before I can really open up either my 911 or
my HD down my favorite roads.

It's getting close for me to put my babe up on the rack to give her a little
"cleansing" with fresh oil. I need to replace a brake sensor as well. A
friend of mine was behind me one night, and asked me why I was riding the
brake? I assured him that I wasn't. Since it only happens when the tail
lights are on, it was pretty easy to narrow it down the failed sensor.

Best of luck with your 993! I've heard good things about both the 993 and
the 996. Still a ways off before I snag another Porsche, but the wife is
making noises like she wants one of her own. Like I'm going to say "no" to
that!! :)

All the best,