993 Tyre recommendations

[AndyWoodall]

Never got around to posting about this car, but back in August my Dad finally took the 911 plunge and got himself a mint Arena Red Carrera 4, as seen here



Anyway, after a happy few months its tyre time, and he asked me, despite me not knowing in the slightest what the best choice to go for is.

I get the Toyo's for my Lupo GTI from mytyres, but a browse of 911 size ones on there reveals not a huge amount of choice, so does anyone have any recommendations?

Prices would be nice too, but I'm more eager to get a feel for what experienced owners recommend. Many thanks!

[giw12]

ContiSport

[Pickled Piper]

You'll get all sorts of recommendations on here and probably be none the wiser for it. Stick to Porsche approved N rated tyres. There is an up to date list on the PCGB forum. I recently changed to Michelin Pilot Sports after a set of Pirellis. I have no complaints about the Michelins, quiet, progressive and so far have worn well.

Assuming the car has 17inch rims then you can expect to pay about £500 for all four tyres.

pp

[neilski]

A search will throw up a few debates on tyres over the years but another vote for Continental SportContact 2s. Make sure they're N rated (N2 most likely). Depending on where your Dad lives, Bracknell Tyre and Battery do them for a cracking price if it's not too far for him.

[AndyWoodall]

So its down to the Conti's or Michelin then. I believe the ones he had with the car are some sort of Michelin's, and he seems pretty happy with those in general. Those are 17inch cup wheels as I understand it. Thanks, I'll pass that along.

Bracknell is a bit far sadly, hes in the West Midlands and I'm no help as I always get mine online. Am I right in thinking its wise to get a Porsche specialist to deal with fitting and balancing, rather than just going to quick fit?

[Pickled Piper]

Hi I'm in the West Midlands also. The cheapest place for Michelins is Costco. If you don't fancy a drive to Star City then try all the standard tyre places even smaller locals as most will price match.

When you're having them changed get the Manager/ fitter at the tyre place to inspect all of the wheel rims with you and note any damage. Stay with them while they change the tyres. Remember to stipulate the N rated tyres when ordering.

pp

[verysideways]

Yet another vote for Continental SportContact 2 N2's - i've done 85k miles in 993's on lots and lots of tyres and this is what i'm using...

[sleep envy]

Conti sports here too...

[rlw]

Contis are a hell of a lot quieter than Pirellis which is an improvement when you are looking at driving back from Cornwall at ten at night, already knackered.

[Ninemeister]

:checknameofforum: Yes, this is Pistonheads.

:doubtsanity: Cannot believe that tyre recommendtions are based on noise levels and wear rate.

:mythoughts: Buy an uber-grippy dry weather tyre and drive slower in the wet - and turn up the stereo.

[anonymous-user]

Ninemeister said:

:checknameofforum: Yes, this is Pistonheads.

:doubtsanity: Cannot believe that tyre recommendtions are based on noise levels and wear rate.

:mythoughts: Buy an uber-grippy dry weather tyre and drive slower in the wet - and turn up the stereo.

[993_C2S]

Or get the best of everything by buying the Michelins

Admittedly a little more $$$ though, but as PP says Costco do some great deals.

[rlw]

Some of use our cars all year round for every journey we make and noise can be an an issue, as can traction in snow (there isn't much). I had Pirellis on which were quite grippy tyres - maybe not the best - but they were noisy as f**k on most surfaces and that gets wearing after eight or ten hours behind the wheel.