996 TYRES

[sb930turbo]

My 996 has almost new Pirelli Assymetrical on the front (N3)and Conti's on the rear (N1),(still plenty of tread left)Question is:-I am obviously aware that this not an ideal set up,but should I get the rears replaced ASAP or wait a little longer and get a few more miles out of them?
Cheers
Steve

**Edited for the correct type of Pirelli's now**

>>> Edited by sb930turbo on Thursday 26th December 11:43

[melv]

That's easy Steve -donate the Rosso's to me to trash on track and put new Conti's on the front -not a good idea to mix.....

Melv

[clubsport]

Hi Steve,..I would be inclined to go back to Camtune as I am suprised they are selling a car with such a set up,unless of course you have a new set of rears factored into the deal.
This time of year,a car that is new to you,without PSM I would be inclined to get good rubber on the rear.Better to have as much advantage as possible.
I have the P zero rosso on mine,,I understand they are OK more of a hard wearing option than out & out performance.I am happy enough with them but would like to try the Michelin Pilots when the time comes.

[sb930turbo]

Hi Paul,
No I don't have anything agreed with Camtune.I think its unlikely they will 'play ball'as the car was probably £2k cheaper than an OPC where I wouldn't have had such a dilema.Think I'll just have to fork out for 2 new Rosso's for the rear!
Steve

[Ultra Violent]

Steve, just pretend you bought the Boxster, and drive very slowly everywhere

[lee_harper]

If you are intrested in selling them then email with a price as I have the same on the front.

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cheers
lee

[sb930turbo]

Ultra Violent said: Steve, just pretend you bought the Boxster, and drive very slowly everywhere

Have to say UV that after driving one,that the Boxster S is pretty quick to

[clubsport]

Steve..on the tyre front...I beleive the wheels you have are 10" wide at the back....a lot of people fit 265 on these...Pirelli do a rather nice 285/30-18 that goes on the 10" without rubbing...If you do not have the 285 already it is another possibility.Micheldever had them at £240 each last time I checked..

[sb930turbo]

clubsport said: Steve..on the tyre front...I beleive the wheels you have are 10" wide at the back....a lot of people fit 265 on these...Pirelli do a rather nice 285/30-18 that goes on the 10" without rubbing...If you do not have the 285 already it is another possibility.Micheldever had them at £240 each last time I checked..

Paul,
Sounds like a good idea......what does it do to the handling though?
Steve

[sb930turbo]

Does anyone have any experience of the 285's on the
Sport Design Wheels on the rear?
Steve

As no replies to this.....I think I'll stick to the 265's
Steve

>> Edited by sb930turbo on Thursday 26th December 11:41