NEW TYRES - 996

[Vesuvius 996]

So the time has come for new boots for the 996.

I have had Continental Sport Contact N1s since I got the car. I only need rears, as the fronts have 5mm, BUT (and here is the rub...) I cannot source any N1s at all. They are, apparently, unobtainable.

So, two questions, dear friends.

1. Does anyone know where I can get 2x ContiSport Contact N1 265/35/ZR18

AND

2. If not, what should get....!

Best offer so far is (old faithful!) Bracknell Tyres who will do 4x Pirelli PZero N4 for £550 all in. Which seems remarkable value to me.

Any thoughts/advice gratefully received.

PS There is an alcohol related reward for a solution to (1) above

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Monday 19th June 09:37

[CharlesW]

Have you tried Mytyres?

[url]www.mytyres.co.uk/start.html[/url]

They have Conti SportContact2 N2s for 164 quid in 265/35/ZR18. The N1s must be discontinued.

[bennno]

arent these a warranty item?

[Vesuvius 996]

Heh heh.

Neither are new teeth

[ballcock]

Jeez , they sure are testing your patience today Suv..

Breathe in ... Breathe out ..

There now .

[Vesuvius 996]

What a touch...

Bracknell tyres quoting me £540 for four PZeros and £644 for four Michelin Pilots.

Decisions decisions....

[bennno]

Vesuvius 996 said:

What a touch...

Bracknell tyres quoting me £540 for four PZeros and £644 for four Michelin Pilots.

Decisions decisions....

speak to Headley Tyres, in Headley (nr Newbury)

Conti's are about the best IMHO

Bennno

[Fulla]

www.event-tyres.co.uk/
Not sure if you got th new boots or not. I've found these guy's very competitive in the past. And the best bit is they come to you!!

[mikeg996]

P-Zeros will leave your alloys very exposed. Mine are pretty badly curbed now. I walked past a 996 with Michelin Pilot Sports and its wheels were far more protected.

Or maybe I just can't park.

[Denis O]

mikeg996 said:

P-Zeros will leave your alloys very exposed. Mine are pretty badly curbed now. I walked past a 996 with Michelin Pilot Sports and its wheels were far more protected.

Or maybe I just can't park.

I just had to put 2 new P Zero N3's on the back of mine after bubbling the sidewall of one of the originals. The original tyres (P Zero N1's) had rim protection and an Orange Pzero marking but the new ones do not have rim protection or the orange marking. Are Pirelli no longer making the rim protection tyres?

[Vesuvius 996]

I'll let you know. Went for four PZero Rosso N4s from Bracknell Tyres for £540 all in.

Event were £110 more, but would come to me.



Ironically I got a call this morning from Monty's Tyres, they have sourced a pair of 6mm tread Conti N1s and would do them for £65 However I have a sort of a head problem with buying second hand tyres...........

[DasChin]

i thought you are only supposed to go up one N number dude?

going to N4 could jeopardise any handling or warranty!
just what I have heard of course!!

NW

[Vesuvius 996]

That's why I bought four!!

[abarber]

I've replaced my Conti Sport N1s with Rossos recently. Grip is certainly improved (over worn out, harderned Contis..), only down side is more resonance / road noise on some surfaces. Not really a problem.

[Vesuvius 996]

Well I'm back!!

4x Pirelli PZero Assymetrico N3s fitted and balanced at Bracknell Tyres for £530.

Bargain.

[Irish]

Just picked up my car from its annual service. East London OPC top knotch again (except car was not cleaned and valeted as clear was off yesterday afternoon.....hey ho!

Anyhow, advisory of two punctured tyres (both fronts). Will drop you an email v996.

A

[Irish]

OK, Bracknell Tyres again. 2 x Pirelli Rossos P4s

£232 all in (VAT, balancing etc.

One of my slow punctured tyres have 7mm thread left. Should I keep incase a get a blow out on the replacement?

[bennno]

anybody got the number for bracknell tyres please?

[Vesuvius 996]

Dunno. I just left my fronts there. It was so cheap I redckon at least they can make a couple of quid on them!!

You around our manor tonight, Irish?

[Irish]

Bracknell Tyre & Battery
Unit 1 Longshot Industrial Estate Longshot Lane
Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1RL
Tel: [phone])