997 Winter Wheels

[Andrew911]

Hi Folks,

Just thinking about getting a winter wheel & tyre set for my Gen 2 997 for this winter. I've always driven my Porsche's in Winter (except very snowy conditions); however, I spun out my 993 in snow which didn't have winter tyres. A previous 325 BMW I owned had winter tyres & I was amazed at how much grip & confidence inspiring it was in winter.

just wondering where you folks have bought yours from/recommendations?

[Andrew911]

Thanks FarQue

[Andrew911]

ORD said:

You guys must drive absolutely balls out fast if you seriously think you'll have any problems with grip at 5 degrees with premium summer tyres on a 997. Likewise for standing water.

As for ice, you're fked on any tyres

Spun the back out in very light snow on my estate doing 15mph - with good summer tyres (plenty of tread etc). With all that weight in the back it can swing like a pendulum. I didn't bother with my 996 turbo & was fine in winter with the 4WD traction. Then it was onto a 325 - winter tyres were just amazing. So will defo be getting some for my 997.

[Andrew911]

Jasper3.0 said:

Worth ringing round OPC's. Just bought a set for my Cayman from OPC, fitted with wheel centres £1308 incl vat. Couldn't have done it cheaper from e-bay.

Must admit, just thought they would be the most expensive place to buy them. Might give them a call.

[Andrew911]

I am definitely a convert wrt winter tyres. As said previously since spinning out the back end in my 993 - it spun into the kerb & smashed the rear wheel so much it was horizontal! And that was only going 15/20 mph. On a trip to Canada I had a Chrysler people carrier & drove to remote ski slopes - really impressed with the winter tyres. Winte