New wet tyre from Porsche and Michelin extends the track-day season

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.