Jon Bogert

I am currently running S-02 PPs on my Impreza and have been very pleased with them. Since the S4 Avant comes with Pirelli all-seasons, we may upgrade to S-02s this spring.

On the Impreza forum, a number of questions came up about these tires, with no satisfactory answers.

1) There are apparently many compounds of S-02s available, ranging in treadwear from 160 to 220-240, with different "heat ranges" also listed. Tirerack's web site only lists S-02s with treadwear 140-180 and PPs with 180. Can anyone provide some detail?

2) I understand that several tires, including the S-02s are made in special versions for Porsche. They are designated N1, N2, N3 etc. Does anyone know what, specifically, is different about these tires? What do the N ratings mean--I was told it has something to do with ride quality?

Thanks, - Jon

Andy Hedin

....there are two different versions of the P6000:

P6000 Sport Veloce: All-season "touring" tire.

p6000: This is the "high-performance" version that is coming on some S4's and A4's.

Hopefully you'll get Michelin Pilot's on your Avant....keep your fingers crossed.

Jon Bogert

Ahem... Eddie, any information?