991 tyres - replacements

[PocoLoco]

Unfortunately it's only been 2 weeks of ownership and I've already managed to pick up a screw in the tyre. It's keeping the pressure in but Kwik-Fit tell me it can't be repaired due to where it is.

They're ordering the Pirellis in but sounds like a custom order which may take some time. Anyone else had this situation or any advice on where to go?

Keen to get some more miles on it (i'm still going through the run-in period).

[Phooey]

I did exactly the same thing with the GTS - picked up a screw in the first few weeks. The OPC did me a good deal on a replacement. I would of had it repaired but was doing Vmax, so didn't want to chance it. But for road driving i would be tempted to find a garage that will repair it.

[sofaking]

I had a similar situation on my e92 M3 where i got a nail in the 'corner' of the tire (where the sidewall meets the contact patch) and got it plugged. I drove on it for a week before deciding that it was probably risky and bought a replacement Michelin.

[cd1957]

Hi can you tell us what size tyres you r on,including N rating

Chris

[PocoLoco]

The 991S comes with 20 inch Pirelli P-Zeros, supposedly made specifically for the model.

[Lordglenmorangie]

Wasn't this the reason Clarkson gave it no stars in the Times review !

[PocoLoco]

Kwik-Fit just had some come in.

£286 each (incl fitting) ...ouch

[Phooey]

PocoLoco said:

£286 each (incl fitting) ...ouch

That sounds suspiciously cheap... you sure they got it right?

[SFO]

PocoLoco said:

Kwik-Fit just had some come in.

£286 each (incl fitting) ...ouch

that doesn't seem that bad for 20" tyres ..

if it's for the rear tyres, I would say 'cheap'

[PocoLoco]

Really? I'm clearly new to this Porsche game.

Just seems like a lot for a single (front) tyre.

OPC is coming back to me on their price. Sounds like it won't be any lower.

[SFO]

PocoLoco said:

Really? I'm clearly new to this Porsche game.

Just seems like a lot for a single (front) tyre.

OPC is coming back to me on their price. Sounds like it won't be any lower.

for 235/35 19 for 987s, it was £240 about 3 months ago.

[Phooey]

for 265/30/19 for C63 it was £290 about 3 days ago. eek

[sleep envy]

PocoLoco said:

Really? I'm clearly new to this Porsche game.

Just seems like a lot for a single (front) tyre.

OPC is coming back to me on their price. Sounds like it won't be any lower.

wait until your first OPC service then you'll know the meaning of the word 'gape'

[mr pg]

295/30 x 18 PS2's for my 996T will be around £300 soon, so that sounds a good price.

[PocoLoco]

Should I be worried about Kwik Fit's service? OPC is 20% higher.

[Lordglenmorangie]

PocoLoco said:

Should I be worried about Kwik Fit's service? OPC is 20% higher.

The OPC will come down 10% go with them

[SFO]

Lordglenmorangie said:

The OPC will come down 10% go with them

+1 if the OPC actually has the equipment to change the tyre, balance etc etc

[sleep envy]

OPCs sub it out.

[Jim1556]

sofaking said:

I had a similar situation on my e92 M3 where i got a nail in the 'corner' of the tire (where the sidewall meets the contact patch) and got it plugged. I drove on it for a week before deciding that it was probably risky and bought a replacement Michelin.

Thought it was illegal to repair a tyre at the corner?

Leeds OPC mentioned just over £300 for the fronts on a 991...

[PocoLoco]

sleep envy said:

OPCs sub it out.

What do you mean by "sub"?