996 TURBO TYRES - REARS

[30121980]

Lads,

Just finalising 996 Turbo purchase..but car needs two new rear tyres. Any one know where the cheapest place is to get them...should pick turbo up middle of next week with a bit of luck and i am off work for the next four weeks, so i`ll never be out of it

Thanks again everyone for there advice and comments

[kayc]

30121980 said:

Lads,

Just finalising 996 Turbo purchase..but car needs two new rear tyres. Any one know where the cheapest place is to get them...should pick turbo up middle of next week with a bit of luck and i am off work for the next four weeks, so i`ll never be out of it

Thanks again everyone for there advice and comments

Mytyres £380 the pair P zero's n3 rated.

[30121980]

THANKS, JUST TRIED BLACK CIRCLES..THEY DONT HAVE ANY IN ..NEED THEM FOR NEXT WEEK WHEN I PICK CAR UP

THANKS AGAIN

[kayc]

30121980 said:

THANKS, JUST TRIED BLACK CIRCLES..THEY DONT HAVE ANY IN ..NEED THEM FOR NEXT WEEK WHEN I PICK CAR UP

THANKS AGAIN

They can be difficult to get sometimes,thats coz they wear out so quick

[johnfm]

Where are you based. If near Leeds, I can suggest Motorsport Wheels. Always cheaper than any supplier I've ever called.

[30121980]

I am based in North East, Durham.
No one local has any, well the places i know off.

Thanks again. How many miles are people averaging out of the 996 tt`s P-ZERO`S

[MaKSiNG]

Don't go for Pirellis.

Michelin Pilot Sports all the way.

[30121980]

Pilot sports - thats what i had on my c2s.

But i am trying to go by the book - 996 tt says p zero`s !!

[johnfm]

3973484739842347 or whatever your name is - if you are only changing the rears, make sure you match the front tyres. DO NOT MIX TYRES ON 911s. If you have Michelin on the front, get the same for the rear.

[30121980]

Thanks

30121980 is my date of birth, and my name is STEVIE

[johnfm]

Eyup Stevie

Ring Motorsport Wheels in Leeds - 0113 218 8777, then buzz down the A1, get tehm fitted and buzz home. YOu'll then have bedded the tyres in on the way home. Sorted!!

[30121980]

I DONT THINK BUZZ WILL BE THE CORRECT WORD..MORE LIKE DRIVE AT A CONSTANTLY FAST SPEED DOWN AND THEN BACK UP...CAR NEEDS THEM ASAP. I PICK IT UP NEXT WEK

[MaKSiNG]

30121980 said:

Pilot sports - thats what i had on my c2s.
But i am trying to go by the book - 996 tt says p zero`s !!

Where does it say that? My TT is running on Bridgestones. Cars tend to get supplied on different tyres depending on the deal the manufacturer happened to have with the supplier when the car was bought.

johnfm said:

3973484739842347 or whatever your name is - if you are only changing the rears, make sure you match the front tyres. DO NOT MIX TYRES ON 911s. If you have Michelin on the front, get the same for the rear.

Are you sure that is right John?
I thought you only had to keep the same tyres across the same axles, not front to rear?

[30121980]

THE CAR I HAVE BOUGHT HAS P-ZEROS ON THE FRONT SO I WAS GOING TO PUT P-ZEROS ON THE REAR.......IS THIS THE CORRECT WAY TO DO IT GENTS


THANKS AGAIN

[cableguy]

Different compound's from different tyre manufacturer's can have a detrimental effect on handling when on differing axle's.

Stick with the same Brand allround, its a Porsche not a Fiesta.

C.

[dazren]

30121980 said:

THE CAR I HAVE BOUGHT HAS P-ZEROS ON THE FRONT SO I WAS GOING TO PUT P-ZEROS ON THE REAR.......IS THIS THE CORRECT WAY TO DO IT GENTS


THANKS AGAIN

Spot on. Match fronts to rears, also where they are present get the same "N" number.

O/T Would you mind turnging the cap lock key off please.

Edited by dazren on Wednesday 4th April 16:58

[30121980]

OK CAPs lock is now turned off. sorry

[johnfm]

MaKSiNG said:

30121980 said:

Pilot sports - thats what i had on my c2s.
But i am trying to go by the book - 996 tt says p zero`s !!

Where does it say that? My TT is running on Bridgestones. Cars tend to get supplied on different tyres depending on the deal the manufacturer happened to have with the supplier when the car was bought.

johnfm said:

3973484739842347 or whatever your name is - if you are only changing the rears, make sure you match the front tyres. DO NOT MIX TYRES ON 911s. If you have Michelin on the front, get the same for the rear.

Are you sure that is right John?
I thought you only had to keep the same tyres across the same axles, not front to rear?

I'm very sure! Its a real false economy to save £20 and have, say Michelins on the front and Bridgestones or Pirellis on the rear. Most, if not all 911s are extremely sensitive to tyres and geometry. I have mixed tyres on a 964 while waiting for a supplier to get some stock in and the car was a different kettle of fish. I know rib you all the time to BUY TOTAL 911 MAGAZINE, but this time I'm just giving you good advice. Don't mix tyres.

[guyvert1]

johnfm said:

BUY TOTAL 911 MAGAZINE

I'm sure the day the forums have sound, you'll have a subliminal whisper of this on every thread

[johnfm]

Hey, did I post that?/ iknow I was thinking it, but din't know I typed it...

for those who can;t find a copy in the newsagents near canary wharf, we no do a full digital copy through Zinio - its fab.

www.zinio.com/offer?issn=1746-613X&of=ZH01&ns=zuk

ps. Mods - please remove if this is outside the spirit of posting on ph!!