993 tyre wear profile and new tyre choice?

[vinceG]

Just got my 993 - finally. Took best part of 12months but I am very happy with the final outcome. Couple of smaller matters to sort out on my new love to get her to perfection and I will be tapping forum for views to assist this in coming weeks. Most pressing item - – tyres.

Car has following wear stats – from PPI:

Front - RH 6-6-3 (i) LH 5-5-4 (i)
Rear - RH 3-4-3 (i) LH 3-4-2 (i)

Question 1: Would above be considered a typical tyre wear profile for a 993 i.e. seems outer edges going much quicker on all corners that rest. Should I be concerned here and consider some form of alignment check - or is this normal? Current tyres are Bridgestone Potenza S02 285/30 (rear) & 225/40 ZR18 N3 (front).

I am told I should not let tyres go below 3mm so does this mean I am effectively looking at/or should consider replacing all 4 now or just 2 rears for now. I will likely do only 3-4k miles pa and stick to good /dry weather with no tracking.

Question 2): Given my driving profile what would be consensus on ‘best’ tyres. Appreciate this is the emotive question but would be interested in views ahead of any uninformed commitment on my part. Reading various forum threads and more so on the many cars I have viewed and owners spoken to it would seem that many/most favour the Pirelli P-ZERO ROSSO N4’s as best. My car currently has the Bridgestone’s above at believe these are considered good all rounders with above average wear qualities. Michelin Pilot Sport’s seem less popular as do Continental SportContact but have follwoings. These seem to be the principle choice group.

I do appreciate that car should/must have same brand/type on all corners.

Any feedback on above welcome.

[abarber]

Congrats on the 993. Likewise, I couldn't be happier with mine.

I've very happy with the Rosso's on my 993. Big improvement on the worn out, aged Contisports on there previously. As to how they compare to new Contisports / Pilots etc, hopefully others will be able to help.

Regarding the tyre wear, I'd get the alignment checked after fitting new tyres. That should identify / solve any issues. 993s are very sensitive to this & uneven wear is not uncommon. How about a track day to finish off those old boots?

[polarexpress]

vinceG said:

Car has following wear stats – from PPI: Front - RH 6-6-3 (i) LH 5-5-4 (i) Rear - RH 3-4-3 (i) LH 3-4-2 (i)

Looks like the rear tyres have been underinflated for some time. Uneven wear on the fronts suggest a) alignment is out and b) motorway mileage has prevented even wear given the amount of camber.

[polarexpress]

abarber said:

I've very happy with the Rosso's on my 993. Big improvement on the worn out, aged Contisports on there previously. As to how they compare to new Contisports / Pilots etc, hopefully others will be able to help.

I don't rate Rossos at all. Imho, I find the N3 System Assimetricos are a superior tyre in terms of sidewall stiffness to improve turn-in (and helps reduce the potential for rim damage) and the grippier compound.

Rossos are constructed on a very flexible carcass and the high number of small tread blocks means the tyre squirms a lot once the tyre has heated up. Rossos are designed to be the most comfort-oriented tyre in the Pzero range.

Sadly the N3 Assimetricos are going out of production, so grab them while you can.