Michelin Pilot Sport Alpin - Production Start?

[Carl_Docklands]

Does anyone know when Michelin start producing their N rated Winter tyres (the Alpin) ?

After the last two winters I have decided to fit some this year, my poor PS2's cannae take it nay more!

[thegoose]

In markets where it's the norm winter tyres are normally fitted by October (even in the dry they work better at lower temps) so now would be a good time to start looking to buy them. Costco usually do a promotion on Alpins in autumn too.

[DavidAL]

Carl_Docklands said:

Does anyone know when Michelin start producing their N rated Winter tyres (the Alpin) ?

After the last two winters I have decided to fit some this year, my poor PS2's cannae take it nay more!

Great idea.. I ran my car on the Sottozeros last winter which was a fantastic decision.. Well, the only decision, really, given as my other tyres are Pilot Sport Cups!!

I may be mistaken, but I thought that the Tyre manufacturers do their run of winter tyres in the summer (June, July, August??), so that they can be made and distributed to the dealers etc in good time.. I was advised that reserving winter tyres in June wasn't a bad thing to do, to be sure you got them..

Not saying that's necessary to reserve so early, but I'd be making enquiries ASAP now as they will be selling them already.. In Germany, for instance, the cut over date is end of October so much of the Euro supply will already be being allocated and sold.. The German magazines are full of advertising for the winter tyres..

[Deva Link]

A few people have commented in the winter tyre threads that they've just bought them and they'd gone up based on enquiries made a couple of weeks ago.

If you have access to Costco, try them for Michelins.

[Carl_Docklands]

Humpf! no 19inch version of the Pilot Alpins?


Thank you for your enquiry about winter tyres for your Porsche Boxter


The Michelin winter tyres designed for the Porsche Boxter are the Pilot Alpin PA2 N2 and are manufactured in the following sizes:


Front: 235/40 R18 91V TL PILOT ALPIN PA2 N2 (no supply dates at present)
Rear: 255/40 R18 95V TL PILOT ALPIN PA2 N2 (supply estimated late October)

As these tyres are in short supply, our recommendations are to have your tyre dealer place them on order for you as they are sold on a first come first serve basis.


Should you require any further assistance please contact us on 0845 366 1590 (UK & NI) or 0044 (0) 1782 401590 (ROI), quoting the reference number above.



Consumer Contact Team

[Trev450]

I put a set of Vredestein Wintrac Extremes on last year and they were fantastic in anything below about 7 deg c. They're not N rated but if that doesn't bother you it will save you a significant amount over Pilot Alpins.

[Carl_Docklands]

Trev - Thanks for the suggestion. Did not fancy using non-N tyres due to warranty and insurance concerns.

Just an update to say that I am about to plump for the OPC 18inch tyre and wheel package plus storage.

I have educated myself on the merits of 18inch wheels and tyres for winter and with my LSD it could give a C4 a run for it's money in the snow.

[Aizle]

Carl_Docklands said:

Just an update to say that I am about to plump for the OPC 18inch tyre and wheel package plus storage.

May one ask how much this costs?

[Carl_Docklands]

Aizle said:

Carl_Docklands said:

Just an update to say that I am about to plump for the OPC 18inch tyre and wheel package plus storage.

May one ask how much this costs?

£2k (£500 per corner) inc and fitting. Wheels are Cayman S IIs.

[Aizle]

Carl_Docklands said:

£2k (£500 per corner) inc and fitting. Wheels are Cayman S IIs.

That's for 18s, winter tyres N rated and storage for summers?

It's not too bad I guess. Good choice.

[Carl_Docklands]

Aizle said:

Carl_Docklands said:

£2k (£500 per corner) inc and fitting. Wheels are Cayman S IIs.

That's for 18s, winter tyres N rated and storage for summers?

It's not too bad I guess. Good choice.

Yes, Yes and Yes.

[Trev450]

Carl_Docklands said:

Trev - Thanks for the suggestion. Did not fancy using non-N tyres due to warranty and insurance concerns.

Just an update to say that I am about to plump for the OPC 18inch tyre and wheel package plus storage.

I have educated myself on the merits of 18inch wheels and tyres for winter and with my LSD it could give a C4 a run for it's money in the snow.

No issues with insurance that I'm aware of but can certainly understand your concerns over the warranty.

With winter tyres and an lsd you'll leave a C4 for dead

[Mutt]

I had Pirelli SottiZeros on last winter in 19" non-N rated and OPC didn't care.

[majordad]

I've gone for Nexan s on the cayenne S. Could not find any other suitable tyre available. They will see me out for the winter, I will update my findings here over the next few months. All I want is not to get bogged down in Snow, the rest is a bonus.