Gbob

Simian, you do realize that the GT4 is close to 90K? For the extra $30K, I would hope it had better everything
Does anyone on list have experience with the R8 and its' ride?

SimianSpeedster

I do understand that, but the point is that I've ridden in 3 different Caymans now -- base suspension w/18s, sports suspension w/18s, and PASM w/20s, and all of them rode significantly better than the TTS with 19s regardless of the TTS' suspension setting. If the TTS offered a significant handling advantage over any of those 3 cars to justify the ride penalty, that might make sense, but that's not the reality. Price wise, it's entirely fair to compare a TTS with a base Cayman, of course.

Gbob

Since I have never driven a Porche, I really can't comment on ride comfort. But,
I have a TTs with 20" rims and I really don't notice much difference from my old MKII, except for a slightly stiffer ride and considerably tighter handling.
If anything bugs me, it's the lousy stereo.

adg44

Can't compare the TT with the R8, even with magnetic ride. That is the only similarity.

With that said, the R8 rides very well. But then again I never found the TT or TTS to be too firm.

SimianSpeedster

FYI: Tire Rack is now stocking the OEM Bridgestone Potenza S001s and they claim 24 lbs. for the stock 245/35-19 size

Bridgestone Potenza S001