Puncture - advice please

[hornbaek]

Just discovered that my GT3 RS 4.0 sits in the garage with a flat near side rear tyre. A fine nail is sticking out of the first grove about 2 inches in.

Question: It has the center lock wheels and I have no lift. Who should I call ?

I'm reluctant to fill in the tyre foam and drive it out as it always makes a huge mess so somebody needs to come here and sort it on site who can deal with center locks.

Thanks in advance

[lukecollins]

I would blow it up and take it to a decent tyre centre.

[lukecollins]

I would blow it up, leave the nail in the tyre and take it to a decent tyre centre slowly.

[Magic919]

Can't you get Porsche Assistance to sort it?

[isaldiri]

lukecollins said:

I would blow it up, leave the nail in the tyre and take it to a decent tyre centre slowly.

This, reckon you should still be able to inflate the tyre with the nail in place.

[Koln-RS]

Magic919 said:

Can't you get Porsche Assistance to sort it?

Yes, except most OPCs won't repair the tyre, although a certified BS standard repair is perfectly fine - I've had several over the years - all without issue.

[hornbaek]

Tyre advice

I understand that the Michelin Pilote Sport 2 is now the preferred choice for 997 GT3 RS 4.0.

For the rear (325/30/ZR19) i can find an N2 rating but i cannot find an N2 rated pair of front tyres ?. Can you use different "N' ratings front and rear ?

[Trev450]

Your OPC will probably say no, but I have in the past with no issues whatsoever.
That said, if you can get Pilot Super Sports in the sizes you need, they are even better than PS2's.

Edited by Trev450 on Monday 13th October 11:53

[Matt Seabrook]

I would make sure that if you let anybody other than OPC or OPC approved remove and refit the wheel and tyre, that they know exactly what they are doing and that they have the right kit for doing it. Centre locks are trouble waiting to happen if not dealt with correctly. As for repairing the tyre as long as there is no secondary damage and the injury is in a repairable place it is no different to any other tyre to repair.

[hornbaek]

I currently discussing this with the OPC as they cannot explain why there is no equivalent N2 rated front tyre of the Pilot Sport Cup 2.

[isaldiri]

hornbaek said:

I currently discussing this with the OPC as they cannot explain why there is no equivalent N2 rated front tyre of the Pilot Sport Cup 2.

Cup2s can't possibly be N2 though as they are really new tyres. PS2s I guess would have N2s but not the Cup2s.

http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/michelin-pilot-spo...

per link, N0 looks like they exist for 245/35/19 and 325/30/19?

[HokumPokum]

that's why CL is so stupid. It locks us in to OPCs or dealers that can get the necessary equipment to tightened them to specs.

we should all do a group buy for CL wrenches and bring it to our regular tyre shops to fit.

[LaSource]

Is your car still in the same situation? i.e. flat tyre and in garage?

Options:

1. repair tyre (diy) using a tyre repair kit. If you can see the nail, it can be done externally. The car will be good to drive afterwards. (I have a spare one if you are interested - PM me). You can then pump it up and whenever convenient take it to whoever you prefer to repair or change.

2. call someone round who can help on site (repair, replace, etc)

3. Involve OPC

I prefer 1 or 2...but you may have other preferences.


In terms of new tyres, I believe you mean Pilot Sport Cup 2s and not Pilot Sport 2s.
I like the Cup 2s. Have tried them on my 996 GT3...excellent tyre with wider operating window. I am likely to also try on the 4.0 when the time comes to replace.

HTH

[Kidhaa]

hornbaek said:

Tyre advice

I understand that the Michelin Pilote Sport 2 is now the preferred choice for 997 GT3 RS 4.0.

For the rear (325/30/ZR19) i can find an N2 rating but i cannot find an N2 rated pair of front tyres ?. Can you use different "N' ratings front and rear ?

I would stick to the same N rating's to keep in line with warranty - stupid i know

I have just got a fresh pair of N0's for my RS 4.0, my opc couldn't get N2's for the front either

Overall cost for four tyres from my opc was only £170ish more than event tyres who are v.competitive

[hornbaek]

Hi LaSource

Thank you for the advice. To move the car is no problem. I have inflated the tyre (with the nail in it) and it will hold the air for a short trip anyway down to the OPC. (Everybody else is quite reluctant to touch the center locks). I will get a full set of Pilot Sport Cup 2 N0 following the advice on here (as my front tyres need replacement anyway but i thought i could just squeeze in a track day before the winter on the old tyres - the puncture has put an end to that plan).

[chrisABP]

Centre-locks aren't such an issue if you have the correct tool for the job...

Precision instruments one is best as its collapsible and will fit into the boot. Kit comes with both torque wrench and breaker bar for around £400 once duty, VAT and shipping has been paid.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-4-Drive-Torque-Wrench-...

I have one and wouldn't take on a European road trip without taking it with me. You can't always find an OPC but you can usually find a tyre from a tyre shop.

Chris