New Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 Tire for Porsche 911 GT3
Porsche and Michelin have introduced the Michelin Pilot Sport S 5, an all-new tire specially developed for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Its unique design aims to improve handling and grip in wet and cold conditions, extending the sports driving season for performance enthusiasts.
Porsche-Michelin collaborate on a tailor-made tire
Not one to rest on its laurels when it comes to performance, Porsche continues to collaborate with Michelin to develop tires tailored to its high-performance models. The road-approved Pilot Sport S 5, designed for the 911 GT3 RS (type 992), enables more predictable, controlled driving in the rain and at low temperatures.
"We are responding to demand from our particularly performance-focused customers that have expressed a desire to spend more time on track during spring and autumn. The new tyres significantly increase the annual usage period of the GT3 RS."
- Andreas Preuninger, Director GT Vehicles, Porsche
Improved grip and handling in the wet
Developed at the Michelin Centre in Ladoux (France) and refined by driver and ambassador Jörg Bergmeister, the Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 features: