Porsche and Michelin have jointly developed a new tyre that is specially designed for circuit use in wet and low-temperature conditions. The new Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 is a perfect option for prolonging the track-day season.
As with all Porsche models, the precise configuration and tuning of all the components is a principal focus, and the tyres – the only point of contact with the road – are crucial to this. That is why, for decades, Porsche has been working with selected partners to develop tyres that are precisely tailored to Porsche vehicles and their respective intended use. Together with Michelin, Porsche is now presenting a road-legal track tyre for the 992-generation Porsche 911 GT3 RS that has been specially developed for circuit use in wet conditions.
The Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 bears the ‘N’ marking reserved for tyres specially developed for Porsche models. The sports car manufacturer now offers four specifications of Michelin tyre to choose from for the 911 GT3 RS. The Pilot Sport S 5 is the counterpart to the ultra-high-performance (UHP) Pilot Sport Cup 2 R and establishes a completely new tyre segment. It offers an exceptional level on performance on circuits made additionally demanding due to challenging weather conditions. The Pilot Sport S 5 is also suitable as an everyday tyre in countries with predominantly wet and cool weather conditions.
As with all Porsche models, the precise configuration and tuning of all the components is a principal focus, and the tyres – the only point of contact with the road – are crucial to this. That is why, for decades, Porsche has been working with selected partners to develop tyres that are precisely tailored to Porsche vehicles and their respective intended use. Together with Michelin, Porsche is now presenting a road-legal track tyre for the 992-generation Porsche 911 GT3 RS that has been specially developed for circuit use in wet conditions.
The Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 bears the ‘N’ marking reserved for tyres specially developed for Porsche models. The sports car manufacturer now offers four specifications of Michelin tyre to choose from for the 911 GT3 RS. The Pilot Sport S 5 is the counterpart to the ultra-high-performance (UHP) Pilot Sport Cup 2 R and establishes a completely new tyre segment. It offers an exceptional level on performance on circuits made additionally demanding due to challenging weather conditions. The Pilot Sport S 5 is also suitable as an everyday tyre in countries with predominantly wet and cool weather conditions.
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00:00I'm Jörg Bergmeister, Porsche brand ambassador and development driver.
00:18We're here in Clermont-Ferrand today at the Michelin test center and we're here to try
00:22out the new Michelin Pilot Sport S5.
00:28Definitely a lot more grip compared to the standard tire.
00:30It's a proper rain tire with a real focus on driving in the rain.
00:35Compared to the standard tire, it's definitely a different tread pattern.
00:38The whole layout of the tire is focused on wet conditions.
00:46The transitional behavior of the tire is astonishing.
00:50It's a lot easier to know where the limit is and therefore super easy to handle.
00:59In general, the grip is on a whole other level.
01:02Even on this small track, we are over 10 seconds quicker than the standard tire, so that's
01:06a different game.
01:14I definitely feel more confident with this tire in the rain and I think in general you
01:18can say there's a lot more safety reserves with this tire compared to the standard one.
01:22If you take out the car in the rain, it's definitely the tire to go for.