Which tryes for a 996 C2?

[clarkeyjnr]

All,

Due to put some tyres on my C2 VERY soon (within next 1000 miles). Currently have P Zeros all round. I think I'm going to change all 4 so should I stay with what I have on (I don't think they've lasted very long, but I really like the rim protector they have on them) or go for something different? What's the concensus for the best tyres for 3.6 C2?

[jonny996]

Sorry slightly off here, but can you realy notice the diffrence in tyres in day to day driving, or is only near the limit you notice things

[nbetts]

You certainly can notice the difference in day to day driving.

Particuarly in ride comfort, and tyre roar.

I find Bridgestones to be very noisy on motorways for example

[job38]

I like the Conti's, plenty of grip, and last well.

If you do a lot of town parking, as I do, the rim protection is a great bonus.

Don't know about Pirelli's on 911s, but on other cars I've found them generally softer, shorter life and poor in the wet.

[Vesuvius 996]

I had Conti's until recently. Adequate in all areas but noisy.

Recently got for PZero Asymetricos from Bracknell Tyres for about 500 sheets. They grip like mad, and are very quiet, and they look groovy. Wear rate not clear yet.

Usual warnings around make sure you get N rated etc..

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Wednesday 16th August 15:39

[kiko]

job38 said:

I like the Conti's, plenty of grip, and last well.

If you do a lot of town parking, as I do, the rim protection is a great bonus.

Don't know about Pirelli's on 911s, but on other cars I've found them generally softer, shorter life and poor in the wet.

Conti's with plenty of grip? Wait until you try the SO-2's for instance...
Conti's are comfy and the longer lasting of Porsche range but the least sporty...

You're spot on about the P-Zero's though.

If you're looking for performance go for bridgestone's if you want comfort good price and ultimate grip is down the list then go for Continentals but if you want good comfort and ultimate performance on both dry (not as high as S0-2's) and wet go for Pilot Sport 2's. Just my experience based on the tyres I've tested till now (Pirelli's, Michelin's both PS1 and PS2, etc)

[c2dtg]

Stu

There was a thread running on this very same subject about a month ago. The general consensus of opinion was to go for Michelin Pilot Sport.

The thread suggested the Pirelli's, due to their soft side wall didn't help fast handling and promoted tramlining.

I am in exactly the same situation as you. All four of my Pirelli's need replacing very soon. At the moment I fancy taking a punt on the Michelin

[clarkeyjnr]

c2dtg said:

Stu

There was a thread running on this very same subject about a month ago. The general consensus of opinion was to go for Michelin Pilot Sport.

The thread suggested the Pirelli's, due to their soft side wall didn't help fast handling and promoted tramlining.

I am in exactly the same situation as you. All four of my Pirelli's need replacing very soon. At the moment I fancy taking a punt on the Michelin

Cheers Darren,

I've definitely noticed some tramlining with the P Zeros. They do seem to have a lot of grip though. I'll have a look for some prices on Michelin Pilot Sports. Have you tried www.mytyres.co.uk ? They're normally pretty competitive. You then just have to get them fitted and balanced.

[clarkeyjnr]

clarkeyjnr said:

c2dtg said:

Stu

There was a thread running on this very same subject about a month ago. The general consensus of opinion was to go for Michelin Pilot Sport.

The thread suggested the Pirelli's, due to their soft side wall didn't help fast handling and promoted tramlining.

I am in exactly the same situation as you. All four of my Pirelli's need replacing very soon. At the moment I fancy taking a punt on the Michelin

Cheers Darren,

I've definitely noticed some tramlining with the P Zeros. They do seem to have a lot of grip though. I'll have a look for some prices on Michelin Pilot Sports. Have you tried www.mytyres.co.uk ? They're normally pretty competitive. You then just have to get them fitted and balanced.

Another stupid question probably - but what does the N rated mean? And why is it so important on tyres for Porsches?

[Vesuvius 996]

clarkeyjnr said:

clarkeyjnr said:

c2dtg said:

Stu

There was a thread running on this very same subject about a month ago. The general consensus of opinion was to go for Michelin Pilot Sport.

The thread suggested the Pirelli's, due to their soft side wall didn't help fast handling and promoted tramlining.

I am in exactly the same situation as you. All four of my Pirelli's need replacing very soon. At the moment I fancy taking a punt on the Michelin

Cheers Darren,

I've definitely noticed some tramlining with the P Zeros. They do seem to have a lot of grip though. I'll have a look for some prices on Michelin Pilot Sports. Have you tried www.mytyres.co.uk ? They're normally pretty competitive. You then just have to get them fitted and balanced.

Another stupid question probably - but what does the N rated mean? And why is it so important on tyres for Porsches?

Porsche approve certain tyres for use on their cars, and they are then given an "N" rating. The "N" appears on the sidewall. So a PZero is not acceptbale, but a PZero N3 is.....

Some say it's a scam, but there is an argument that your insurance migght be iffy if you're on non N rated tyres as they are not "approved by the manufacturer."

FWIW they cost the same.

Make sure whatever you buy has an N rating.

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Wednesday 16th August 17:15

[clarkeyjnr]

Vesuvius 996 said:

clarkeyjnr said:

clarkeyjnr said:

c2dtg said:

Stu

There was a thread running on this very same subject about a month ago. The general consensus of opinion was to go for Michelin Pilot Sport.

The thread suggested the Pirelli's, due to their soft side wall didn't help fast handling and promoted tramlining.

I am in exactly the same situation as you. All four of my Pirelli's need replacing very soon. At the moment I fancy taking a punt on the Michelin

Cheers Darren,

I've definitely noticed some tramlining with the P Zeros. They do seem to have a lot of grip though. I'll have a look for some prices on Michelin Pilot Sports. Have you tried www.mytyres.co.uk ? They're normally pretty competitive. You then just have to get them fitted and balanced.

Another stupid question probably - but what does the N rated mean? And why is it so important on tyres for Porsches?

Porsche approve certain tyres for use on their cars, and they are then given an "N" rating. The "N" appears on the sidewall. So a PZero is not acceptbale, but a PZero N3 is.....

Some say it's a scam, but there is an argument that your insurance migght be iffy if you're on non N rated tyres as they are not "approved by the manufacturer."

FWIW they cost the same.

Make sure whatever you buy has an N rating.

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Wednesday 16th August 17:15

Cheers! Note taken

[kiko]

Thats one of the problems with the Pilot Sport 2... not N-rated on all sizes for instance on my 996 Turbo the rears are N-rated but the fronts are not.

Edited by kiko on Wednesday 16th August 17:25

[cross-eyed-twit]

hold the phone, is this a manufacturer dictating tyre safety standards to the industry? Surely if the tyre passes the Euro safety standards etc it can be put on a vehicle for which it was designed ie a car, any car.

thoughts?

[Vesuvius 996]

Fair point, but I ain't risking it.