What type of tyres for my 996?
Discussion
I just changed from Conti's to Pirelli P-Zero's. Not by choice but because I couldn't find Conti's anywhere without waiting 6 weeks!
Only had the P-Zero's on since yesterday, so can't comment on their performance, but the Conti's were awesome, especially in the wet. May just be me, but the Conti's were more comfortable, though it's too ealry to tell.
Most 996's seem to run on P-Zero's.
I'm sure someone more knowledgable will be along shortly to advise.
Only had the P-Zero's on since yesterday, so can't comment on their performance, but the Conti's were awesome, especially in the wet. May just be me, but the Conti's were more comfortable, though it's too ealry to tell.
Most 996's seem to run on P-Zero's.
I'm sure someone more knowledgable will be along shortly to advise.
mojorider said:
Now have found a few places to buy tyres am finding it impossible to get the rear Michelen tyres, can get fronts not rears!!
If I need to switch what should I go for and why?
I had pirelli and continentals on my first 996 and pirelli on the second.
My preference by far was for the continental sport contact 2's, they seemed to be more predictable and have more grip than the pirelli.
Also if you buy from Micheldever in Micheldever or Headley Tyres nr Newbury they come out at £6-650 for 4.
Bennno
>> Edited by bennno on Tuesday 7th December 22:39
Not quite the same i know, but i've had Conti SportContact N2's, Pirelli P-Zero Rossos, and Michelin Pilots on my 993s, and i continue to buy the Contis.
Between the wet grip, dry grip, noise, comfort, wear rate, cost and their progressive nature... well, nothing else will do for me.
IMHO
VS
Between the wet grip, dry grip, noise, comfort, wear rate, cost and their progressive nature... well, nothing else will do for me.
IMHO
VS
D'oh! I should have waited for some Conti's. First impressions of the P-Zero's is not good.
How long does it generally take to run a new set of shoes in?
I know it's early days, but I'm really not keen on how they grip in the wet.
I'll have to be very impressed over the next few months not to go back to Conti's.
How long does it generally take to run a new set of shoes in?
I know it's early days, but I'm really not keen on how they grip in the wet.
I'll have to be very impressed over the next few months not to go back to Conti's.
mojorider said:
Looks like there will be some 285/30/18 N1 Pilot sports within the next few weeks. So, figure its best to wait since I only need rears right now.
What the general opinion of the Pilot sports compared to conti, brigston and perelli?
if you look at the porsche web site or in the manual it details the hardness of the tyres and there intended use.
it is my understanding that the pirellis are one of the softest tyres and the michelin are one of the most durable.
I found the beading of the conti 2's was good to avoid wrecking the edge of your wheel rims, in addition to having the best grip, feel and looks.
bennno
Gassing Station | Porsche General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff