Porsche and Michelin Unveil Wet-Weather Track Tire for 911 GT3 RS
To be distributed by Porsche’s performance partner Manthey at the Nürburgring.
Porsche and Michelin have introduced a new high-performance tire designed to extend the track-day season for 911 GT3 RS owners. The Michelin Pilot Sport S 5, developed specifically for wet and low-temperature conditions, allows drivers to push their limits on circuits even in challenging weather.
Andreas Preuninger, Director GT Vehicles at Porsche, emphasized the customer-driven development: “We are responding to demand from our performance-focused customers who want to spend more time on track during spring and autumn.”
The new tire joins Porsche’s lineup of Michelin-approved options, complementing the ultra-high-performance (UHP) Pilot Sport Cup 2 R. Marked with Porsche’s exclusive ‘N’ designation, the Pilot Sport S 5 introduces a new segment focused on wet-weather grip while maintaining road legality for everyday use.
Porsche Brand Ambassador Jörg Bergmeister played a key role in fine-tuning the tire, which boasts optimized aquaplaning resistance. Featuring four deep central grooves and a high silica compound, the tread efficiently expels water while maintaining stable contact with the road. The tire performs best at ambient temperatures between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius, outperforming traditional UHP tires in wet conditions by over 10 seconds per lap in Michelin’s testing.
Available exclusively for the 911 GT3 RS, the Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 will be distributed by Porsche’s performance partner Manthey at the Nürburgring.
