Don’t let anyone ever tell you tires don’t make a difference. Tire technology has improved so much in recent years that even iconic, legendary supercars from not that long ago can be faster, handle better,

A new set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s enables the Carrera GT to shave nearly 16 seconds off its previous best.

The Porsche Carrera GT is an icon among its fanatics, but it's little more than a death trap to its detractors. Or at least, it was before Porsche worked with Michelin to develop all-new rubber, bespoke for this application and its unique characteristics.

The Porsche Carrera GT, a car from 2004, was able to set a 7:12 lap time around the fabled race track thanks to modern tires.