981: Michelin Pilot Super Sports - N rated?

981: Michelin Pilot Super Sports - N rated?

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Mutt

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1,115 posts

190 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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As per subject. New tyres time, would love to try out PSS on my 981 Boxster. Does anyone know if they are available in N-specification?

stevod

448 posts

139 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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I'm pretty sure they're not (yet?).

But I'd love to be corrected if that's no longer the case.

S

Mutt

Original Poster:

1,115 posts

190 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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I should say I am running 20" wheels. I've checked the Michelin site and the correct fitments are listed (F: 235/35/20 R: 265/35/20) but it makes no reference to the magic N rating.

Trev450

6,314 posts

171 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Fairly sure that they're not available in those sizes.


Inverted

2,162 posts

208 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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I think PSS only N rated for Carrera GT.

SFO

5,162 posts

182 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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PSS also N rated for Panamera

mrdemon

21,146 posts

264 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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who gives a st I run PSS who wouldn't ?

cheaper than PS2 and last longer and are far safer in the wet while being far faster in the dry.

Inverted

2,162 posts

208 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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mrdemon said:
who gives a st I run PSS who wouldn't ?

cheaper than PS2 and last longer and are far safer in the wet while being far faster in the dry.
Oh dont get me wrong I wasnt saying dont fit them. I couldnt give a rats ass if OPC xxxxxx tell me they cant fit non N rated.

I just took my RS elsewhere paid less and got PSS fitted.

paranha

633 posts

241 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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May I respectfully remind you this is Treasonably punishable--NOT on N list.I have fitted Falken 453,s and duly await That Knock on the door---I will resist!!!!

Mutt

Original Poster:

1,115 posts

190 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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No point turning this into another discussion about the N-rating.

Thanks chaps.

FrankCayman

2,121 posts

212 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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I am having new 20" P zeros fitted to my 981 Cayman tomorrow.

I asked about Mich N rated...they said....and I couldn't belive this...only the front tyres are available as N rated on Mich!!!! weird, hey?

Anyway, since I covered 30K on my current P Zeros, I am having another set of those fitted.

Mutt

Original Poster:

1,115 posts

190 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Not that weird if the front fitment is shared with, say, the 911 but not the rear. A pain though, all the same.

I read earlier that the Cayman and Boxster in GTS trim are fitted with Goodyear Eagle F1s. Did you consider those?

ETA: What, sorry, 30k miles?! On one set? My car has done just over 10k...

Edited by Mutt on Wednesday 7th May 22:52

FrankCayman

2,121 posts

212 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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Mutt said:
Not that weird if the front fitment is shared with, say, the 911 but not the rear. A pain though, all the same.

I read earlier that the Cayman and Boxster in GTS trim are fitted with Goodyear Eagle F1s. Did you consider those?

ETA: What, sorry, 30k miles?! On one set? My car has done just over 10k...

Edited by Mutt on Wednesday 7th May 22:52
Yes....30K on one set. Is that weird?!

Mutt

Original Poster:

1,115 posts

190 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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I guess not if you are doing the commute.

Like I said, I managed just over 10k and the rears are shot, fronts not looking too tidy. But then I only ever use the car for fun driving

FrankCayman

2,121 posts

212 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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Mutt said:
I guess not if you are doing the commute.

Like I said, I managed just over 10k and the rears are shot, fronts not looking too tidy. But then I only ever use the car for fun driving
It's my only car. I use it for business as well as pleasure. I don't hang around, but try to be quite smooth when driving. Had the new P Zeros popped on today...Brakes are 30% worn on front and 20% on rear. OPC was impressed!

anonymous-user

53 months

Friday 9th May 2014
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Got the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric N0 fitted to my Boxster which are ok.....but again ike the PSS the Asymmetric 2 is out which is apparently much better but not N rated

Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 9th May 06:54

FrankCayman

2,121 posts

212 months

Friday 9th May 2014
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Yes, the PSS would be my first choice, but I can't really complain about the overall performance of the P Zeros......best wear rate I've had from any tyre!

mc_blue

2,548 posts

217 months

Monday 15th December 2014
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I need to replace mine shall I just get PSS fitted? The OPC has told me it will invalidate warranty!

Sarnie

8,025 posts

208 months

Monday 15th December 2014
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Is there an issue with Porsche warranty with N-spec Goodyears on the front & N-spec Bridgestones on the rear Eg mixing brands?

sidicks

25,218 posts

220 months

Monday 15th December 2014
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mc_blue said:
I need to replace mine shall I just get PSS fitted? The OPC has told me it will invalidate warranty!
The warranty requires N-rated tyres to be fitted.

Your OPC may overlook this when you try and make a claim. They might not.

Taking out a warranty and then deliberately contradicting the requirements of that warranty is somewhat risky!